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THE HISTORY OF 007 MAGAZINE 1979 – 2024

   

The complete history of 007 MAGAZINE 1979-2004 PART 1

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007 MAGAZINE OFFICES

THE 007 MAGAZINE OFFICES

A look at the 007 MAGAZINE Offices and staff

007 MAGAZINE OFFICES

 

EVENTS 1979 – 2005

 

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LOOK WHAT CELEBRITY GUESTS & READERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD HAVE SAID ABOUT THE 007 MAGAZINE (JBIFC) EVENTS ORIGINATED, STAGED, AND DESIGNED BY GRAHAM RYE….
 
“Glad the 1990 Pinewood convention was so successful. I thoroughly enjoyed it!”
Desmond Llewelyn (Q in the James Bond movies)
 
“Just a note to congratulate you and all concerned for a great convention. Thanks for inviting me, it was fun.”
Maurice Binder (Main Title designer of 14 James Bond movies)

“Very many thanks for sending me the splendid issue of ‘007’ MAGAZINE. Good reading and such a professional job. I do congratulate you.”
Guy Hamilton (Director of Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Live And Let Die, and The Man With The Golden Gun)

“Thanks for the copies of 007 MAGAZINE – just great! You do a fantastic job – you make a big contribution to the Bond successes.”
Peter Hunt (Editor: Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball; Second Unit Director You Only Live Twice; Director On Her Majesty’s Secret Service)

“Thank you for forwarding me your latest issue of 007 MAGAZINE. I was most impressed with the issue – you’ve done a great job!”
John Glen – director of the James Bond films For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy,  A View To A Kill, The Living Daylights, and Licence To Kill.

“Thank you so much for sending me your latest 007 MAGAZINE, and I had to let you know that I thought it is absolutely excellent. With very best wishes to you all.”
Iris Rose (EON Productions Unit Production Manager on the James Bond films from For Your Eyes Only to Die Another Day)

“Thank you very much for the latest edition of your most handsome and generous 007 MAGAZINE, it is greatly appreciated.”
John McLusky (The original illustrator of The Daily Express James Bond comic strips)
 
“Thank you for such a wonderful weekend, it was great. The celebrity line-up this Christmas was fantastic.” “Thank you for the ticket to Cubby Broccoli’s tribute, it was an honour to attend. My dream is to one day meet, or see in the flesh, all five 007s. Four out of five of that dream has been fulfilled courtesy of The JBIFC.”
Matthew Field, Dorset, England.
(now author of the book ‘The Making of The Italian Job’ and ‘Michael Caine – ‘You’re A Big Man….’ and 007 MAGAZINE contributor)
 
“Thank you and all the others involved for organising such a terrific convention! It’s a weekend I’ll NEVER forget, and was easily the best weekend of my life so far!”     “I must congratulate you on managing to get so many props together under one roof – truly magnificent!” “It was like a dream – the ULTIMATE event for any Bond fan!!! Thanks for making it a weekend I’ll NEVER forget!”
Gareth Owen, Wrexham, Wales, UK.
(now Sir Roger Moore’s personal assistant based at Pinewood Studios)

 
“Graham, in the dictionary under the word ‘class’ – there’s your name!”
Lee Pfeiffer, New York, USA.
(co-author of ‘The Incredible World of 007’ and ‘The Essential Bond’)

 
“The exhibition part of the 1990 convention was one of a kind.
I think that people will never see such a lot of Bond material in one place again.”
Ben van den Broek, Almelo, Holland.
 
“The convention was an absolutely marvellous experience from start to finish.”
Paul Mutton, Cornwall, England.
 
“Well done to you and all the other organisers. You were great, and you’re the living proof that The JBIFC is the greatest Club in the world.”
Christopher West, Surrey, England.
 
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas lunch at Pinewood Studios, and at last getting to meet you all. Thank you very much for the ticket to the Cubby Broccoli tribute at the ODEON Leicester Square, an event I was greatly honoured to be a part of, albeit a very sad occasion.
Being a JBIFC member allows me to see things and meet people that would otherwise only be a dream. Many more events to come I hope. Keep up the good work!”
Mark Stevens, Nottingham, England.
 
“My husband and I have been James Bond fans for many years and would be interested in joining the club. We never realised there was such a club until I spoke with a lady I work with who had just attended your convention and had had a wonderful time.”
Mrs D. Reeks, London, England.
 
“Thank you very much for that wonderful weekend in Pinewood and in London.
It was my first JBIFC Christmas lunch, and a great event in my life.”
Hans P. Wolters, Koln, Germany.
 
“Thanks for the terrific day at Pinewood, we both thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next one. Keep up the excellent work at The JBIFC – it really is a very special organisation.”
Stuart & Nick Wilkes, England.
 
“I would like to thank you for the fantastic event you organised at Pinewood Studios, and also the very good hotel accommodation. This event was even better than the last Christmas lunch. I hope you will continue this event every year, it’s an international success and very professionally organised!”
Bernard Vandendriessche, Ostend, Belgium.
 
“Thank you for a wonderful day at Pinewood Studios at the Christmas lunch.
I had a great time, and Mr. Lazenby was friendly and charming. Being a new JBIFC member it was nice to be made so welcome.”
S. Kember, Norfolk, England.
 
“Thank you for the fabulous Christmas lunch at Pinewood Studios.
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, and already very much look forward to the next event. The organisation was first class, the walking tour very informative and most enjoyable; the celebrity guest list was of the highest order. You will have to go some to beat this!”
Jeremy King, Dorset, England.

“I would like to compliment you on a fantastic magazine, your efforts are undoubtedly top of the line. It makes for informative and entertaining reading about our favourite subject. Thank you.”
Steve Gray, Oregon, U.S.A.

“I have been a faithful reader of your publication 007 MAGAZINE for the last couple of years and I commend you on your work – simply incredible!”
Gordon Poett, California, U.S.A.

“I want to thank you for an amazing fan mag. I really liked issue number 30 with its new design – awesome! The behind-the-scenes photos from GoldenEye were great!”
Henrik Brinka, Lindvika, Sweden.

“The 007 MAGAZINE special issue on Thunderball was really fantastic, as well as the convention issue. Many thanks for the wonderful work you are doing with the world of James Bond.”
Gonzalo Gonzalez, Spain.

“As a long-time James Bond fan I was delighted to find 007 MAGAZINE at a comic book shop. I now take this opportunity to subscribe. I look forward to a long association.
Patrick B. McKeown, (Attorney at Law), New York, U.S.A.

“I think 007 MAGAZINE has gone from strength to strength. I am happy to renew my subscription.”
Kate Stapleton, Dorset, England.

“I recently received 007 MAGAZINE and I must say I’m very pleased with its content. I never expected it to be so very professional. Your publication 007 MAGAZINE is the best type of fan magazine that I’ve ever seen. Keep up the good work and you can count on my support for a long time.”
Bjorn Gavert, Sweden.

 

   

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