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5 December 2023
On December 5th Ian Fleming Publications will be hosting a festive celebration of Bond, marking not only 70 years of 007 and the 60th anniversary of Ian Fleming's novel ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, but also celebrating the publication earlier this year of Charlie Higson's new Bond adventure.

The event will be held at the Everyman Broadgate cinema in London, and will begin with a conversation between Charlie Higson and IFPL Publishing Director Simon Ward, discussing Charlie's new book, ON HIS MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE. This will be followed by a screening of the 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, starring George Lazenby as James Bond. Post-screening, Charlie Higson will be signing copies of his book (copies will be available to purchase on the night).
IMAGES FROM THE EVENT

8 September 2023 - James Bond on Bond Street
15:00 BST | Sotheby's, London
Sotheby’s celebrates the 70th anniversary of CASINO ROYALE, where Britain’s favourite spy appeared for the first time, with an exceptional collection of books, memorabilia, posters and more.

A remarkable selection of books and memorabilia from the collection of noted Ian Fleming biographer Jon Gilbert forms the bulk of the auction. With unique examples of rare first editions and variant copies of his novels, to letters from the author and original Jonathan Cape advertising materials. This sale features numerous one-of-a-kind items, many of which have never been publicly auctioned before.

In addition to the Jon Gilbert Collection, the auction features a selection of original film posters from Dr. No (1962) to Octopussy (1983), and other unique items related to the James Bond author.

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5 September 2023

With just a month to go until the publication of brand new editions of three classic Bond titles, Ian Fleming Publications have shared the new covers, as well as an interview with the designer who took on the challenge of giving these texts a fresh new look!

These bold and striking new covers were designed by David Eldridge of Two Associates. An interview about his design process and inspirations can be read on the IFP website.

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12 August 2023
Ian Fleming Publications announce new paperback editions of three James Bond continuation novels to be published on ‘James Bond Day’ October 5, 2023.

COLONEL SUN by Kingsley Amis
The first ever James Bond novel published after the death of Ian Fleming. This edition celebrates the novel’s 55th anniversary and features a new foreword by Anthony Horowitz.

ZERO MINUS TEN by Raymond Benson
Rediscover this classic Bond continuation novel in a brand-new paperback edition. It will include a new introduction from the author himself, Raymond Benson.

JAMES BOND: THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY by John Pearson
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the authorised biography’s publication, this edition will feature a new foreword written by Mark Pearson, John’s son.

The paperbacks are available to order now via Ianfleming.com and amazon.co.uk.

COLONEL SUN • ZERO MINUS TEN • JAMES BOND: THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY

It is the 4th of May, two days before the Coronation of King Charles III and the world’s favourite spy has his work cut out for him. Bond is sent at the last minute to thwart an attempt to disrupt the Coronation by the wealthy, eccentric and self-styled Athelstan of Wessex, who is on a deadly mission of his own to teach the United Kingdom a lesson. Can Bond dismantle his shady plans and defeat his privately hired team of mercenaries?

Charlie Higson returns with a brand new Bond adventure. ON HIS MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE celebrates the Coronation of King III Charles and will be published on Thursday 4 May ahead of the Coronation on Saturday 6 May – 60 years after the publication of Ian Fleming’s tenth novel, ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, in 1963. All royalties from sales of the book will go to support the work of the UK charity, the National Literacy Trust.

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the publication of CASINO ROYALE, The Folio Society is releasing the ultimate collector’s edition – bound in blocked leather and limited to just 750 copies, each numbered by hand and signed by the artist Fay Dalton. Award-winning novelist Kim Sherwood, chosen by Ian Fleming Publications to expand the world of James Bond with three new novels, has contributed a fascinating introduction exclusive to this Folio limited edition. Priced at £500.

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See the full collection of Folio Society James Bond novels

31 March 2023
Charlie Higson returns with a brand new James Bond adventure

Ian Fleming Publications have announced a new James Bond adventure to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Written by Charlie Higson, this new story will be publishing prior to the Coronation and in partnership with the National Literacy Trust.

ON HIS MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE will be published on Thursday 4 May ahead of the Coronation on Saturday 6 May – and 60 years after the publication of Ian Fleming’s tenth novel, ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, in 1963. All royalties from sales of the book will support the work of the National Literacy Trust, an independent UK charity working with schools and communities to give disadvantaged children the literacy skills to succeed in life.

Charlie Higson is the author of the bestselling Young Bond series, and Ian Fleming Productions are thrilled that he accepted the challenge of giving them his take on ‘Grown-Up Bond’!

The action of this entirely new 007 adventure brings Bond into the present day. It is the 4th of May, two days before the Coronation of King Charles III and the world’s favourite spy has his work cut out for him. Bond is sent at the last minute to thwart an attempt to disrupt the Coronation by the wealthy, eccentric and self-styled Athelstan of Wessex, who is on a deadly mission of his own to teach the United Kingdom a lesson. Can Bond dismantle his shady plans and defeat his privately hired team of mercenaries?

ON HIS MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE will be available digitally as an eBook, as an audiobook (read by Charlie Higson), and as a hardback, online and in bookshops from 4 May. Click here for links to order.

13 March 2023

Meet the new-look 007.

On April 13th 2023, exactly 70 years to the day that Ian Fleming introduced James Bond to the world, Ian Fleming Publications will be releasing their definitive paperback editions. IFP have exclusively revealed the brand-new UK cover designs on their website.

Designed by Webb & Webb Design Ltd., the new paperback editions of Ian Fleming's novels are now available to pre-order.

Ian Fleming's James Bond novels and short story collections, are joined by new editions of his two non-fiction works The Diamond Smugglers and Thrilling Cities.

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After the recent controversy concerning the editing of children's author Roald Dahl's works, it is now the turn of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels to be rewritten.

A report in UK newspaper The Telegraph reveals that ahead of the reissue of the James  Bond novels in April to mark 70 years of CASINO ROYALE, the first book in the series, rights holders Ian Fleming Publications Ltd commissioned a review by sensitivity readers.

Each book will carry the disclaimer, “This book was written at a time when terms and attitudes which might be considered offensive by modern readers were commonplace. A number of updates have been made in this edition, while keeping as close as possible to the original text and the period in which it is set.”
FULL STORY • A STATEMENT FROM IAN FLEMING PUBLICATIONS

• Thoughts on the edited 70th Anniversary Editions by John Cork
• An alternative viewpoint from Donovan Mayne-Nicholls

17 February 2023

71 years ago, on February 17, 1952, Ian Fleming sat down at his typewriter in ‘Goldeneye’, Jamaica, and began writing CASINO ROYALE. His aim was to create the ‘spy story to end all spy stories’.

To mark this anniversary, Ian Fleming Publications announced that new eBook versions of all 14 of his classic James Bond adventures (as well as Ian Fleming’s two non-fiction titles Thrilling Cities and The Diamond Smugglers) are now available within the UK at all good eBook retailers.

For now, the eBooks are being distributed with holding covers, ahead of the official new cover reveals in April 2023.

4 January 2023

In celebration of CASINO ROYALE turning 70 this year, Ian Fleming Publications shared their brand new logo.

Published on 13 April 1953 CASINO ROYALE was the first James Bond book, and it paved the way for a further eleven novels and two short story collections by Ian Fleming; followed by numerous continuation Bond novels and spin-offs by other authors, starting on 1968 with the publication of COLONEL SUN by Kingsley Amis (writing under the pseudonym Robert Markham). In 2021 Ian Fleming Publications announced a new series of novels not featuring James Bond as the main character, but instead introducing readers to a new generation of Double-O agents. Written by Kim Sherwood, the first novel in the series was titled DOUBLE OR NOTHING and published in September 2022.

24 December 2022
IAN FLEMING PUBLICATIONS Holiday Message
The original Bond adventures, plus Ian’s non-fiction titles, will be published as paperbacks for the first time under our own imprint in April 2023, celebrating the 70th anniversary of CASINO ROYALE. We hope that these new editions will not only be must-haves for our dedicated fans but also become the entry point for new fans and the paperbacks that become the first, cherished copies on their burgeoning bookshelves. The covers for these are a closely guarded secret for now, but we can say that we are delighted to be working with our old friends, the immensely talented Webb & Webb team, on the designs. Look out for them in the new year. Other editions are in the pipeline, all of which will offer something new and different, and which we can’t wait to start working on.

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