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Explore Ian Fleming’s London with new illustrated guide

September 16th, 2024 by

A new fold-out guide offers James Bond fans a unique opportunity to explore the London of Ian Fleming, tracing the steps of the author whose life often mirrored that of his most famous creation. Ian Fleming’s London takes readers on a journey through the capital’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, visiting the places that shaped the world […]

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New James Bond hardcover artwork revealed

August 14th, 2024 by

Michael Gillette’s fresh Bond covers once again bring his design expertise to Ian Fleming’s classic novels. To mark the 60th anniversary earlier this week of the death of James Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming Publications revealed new cover designs for all fourteen of his James Bond books. Designed by the acclaimed Michael Gillette, these editions will […]

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Ian Fleming Publications announces new spin-off series centred around Q

July 16th, 2024 by

A book cover with a bold orange background, featuring a large white letter 'Q' with a magnifying glass inside it, titled "QUANTUM OF MENACE" from "THE Q MYSTERIES" series, with the author's name "VASEEM KHAN" at the bottom and a note "FINAL COVER TO BE REVEALED" in the upper right corner, placed against a wooden surface.

Bond’s literary guardians unveil the spinoff series no one has been waiting for. Ian Fleming Publications has announced a new crime series in collaboration with Zaffre, the flagship commercial fiction imprint of Bonnier Books UK. This new series, titled The Q Mysteries, will centre around the iconic character Q from the James Bond films. The […]

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New 007 hardbacks celebrate Ian Fleming’s legacy with fresh designs

May 28th, 2024 by

Ian Fleming Publications announces the release of new hardback editions of all fourteen James Bond novels with artwork by Michael Gillette. In a fitting tribute to the creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming Publications has unveiled a project sure to thrill fans of the legendary spy. Marking Ian Fleming’s birthday today, the company has announced […]

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Limited edition On His Majesty’s Secret Service by Charlie Higson sells out in an hour

May 16th, 2024 by

IFP seem to have missed a fundraising opportunity with a special limited edition of Charlie Higson’s adult Bond adventure. Ian Fleming Publications (IFP) announced yesterday a special limited edition of Charlie Higson’s adult James Bond novel, On His Majesty’s Secret Service. This exclusive run of 200 signed paperback copies, featuring unique sprayed edges, was priced […]

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A new era of 007 audio adventures unveiled

March 18th, 2024 by

Ian Fleming’s iconic tales revived with star-studded narrations for modern listeners. Ian Fleming Publications, in partnership with HarperCollins US, is to release audio editions of all Fleming’s iconic 007 novels and his two non-fiction works. This venture aims to introduce Bond’s thrilling adventures to a broader audience through captivating narrations by a stellar cast. The […]

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New book delves into post-Fleming literary Bond

December 15th, 2023 by

Mark Edlitz takes a deep dive into the James Bond continuation novels and other stories. This week marked the release of James Bond After Fleming: The Continuation Novels by Mark Edlitz. It’s the first book devoted exclusively to the post-Fleming Bonds and covers more than 50 years of the literary Bond. Previously Mark wrote The […]

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IFP reveals cover designs of continuation novel new editions

September 6th, 2023 by

New cover artwork revealed in interview with designer. Last month Ian Fleming Publications announced new editions of three continuation novels, releasing interim, rather generic artwork. Yesterday, on the IFP website, they revealed the final artwork in a short interview with the cover designer, David Eldridge. Other than the title and author fonts, there doesn’t appear […]

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IFP announces new editions of 3 continuation novels

August 15th, 2023 by

The new editions will be published to coincide with Global James Bond Day. Ian Fleming Publications chose the anniversary of Ian Fleming’s death to announce new editions of three continuation novels published by the IFP imprint with new introductions. Penned by Kingsley Amis and first published under the pseudonym Robert Markham, Colonel Sun was the first […]

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Title of second Double O novel revealed

July 26th, 2023 by

Sequel to Double or Nothing to be published in April next year. Kim Sherwood announced the title of the second book in her Bond-less James Bond series on Twitter X yesterday, writing on the social media platform: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY I’m thrilled to lift the curtain on the next Double O novel… A SPY […]

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