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A look at how 007 enjoys his coffee in Ian Fleming’s books. You know exactly how James Bond likes his martinis but did you know he is a coffee lover too? In fact, given 007’s roots and his association with all things Britannic, you would be forgiven for thinking his hot beverage of choice would […]

While the value of James Bond first edition books puts them out of reach for many, affordable alternatives can be just as rewarding to collect. Collecting James Bond first edition books can be a thrilling endeavour for fans and bibliophiles alike. The allure of these books lies not only in their content but also in […]

Mark Casserly takes a look at three worthwhile additions to the library of any Bond fan. Ahead of the upcoming Christmas season, here are three excellent James Bond related books to buy for the 007 fan in your life. Many Bond books have been released over the years, with these following titles worthy additions to […]

Edward Biddulph attends book launch at the London Library marking the 70th anniversary of Casino Royale. The London Library was the sumptuous setting for a double-O celebration of Ian Fleming and James Bond, organised by Ian Fleming Publications. The event was a double celebration, because, held on 13th April, it marked the 70th anniversary to […]

When Casino Royale was first published on 13th April 1953 no one could have predicted that James Bond would still be relevant 70 years later. Today marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of Casino Royale, the very first book in the James Bond series. Written by Ian Fleming – according to him to help […]

Robert J Binney weighs in on the controversy over updating Ian Fleming’s texts. At least they’re being talked about. Ian Fleming and Roald Dahl have both been in the headlines over cries of their material being “censored”; I don’t need to repeat the news. Despite the similarities of the stories, the issues – and the […]

A look at the third and final James Bond novel by Anthony Horowitz. By the time you read this review it may well be redundant. The publishers kindly sent me a review copy earlier in the year, but – thanks mainly, I suspect, to the Spanish postal service – it never arrived. They couriered a […]

Kathryn Smith returns to John Gardner’s continuation novels with Icebreaker. 

Kathryn Smith looks at John Gardner’s second James Bond novel. The first chapter in For Special Services is just two pages long and, much like Licence Renewed, the novel starts with planes, airports and flights. Air traffic controller Frank Kennen, and to some extent the reader, is thrown into the deep end with a worrying […]

Eoghan Lyng reviews a short collection of essays inspired by Ian Fleming. It feels both reductive and redundant to refer to this collation as timely, but in the eyes of many readers, that is how it will appear. Chasing the waves No Time To Die started, the book ponders the imponderable aspects of 007’s social […]