I've been a James Bond fan for years. When I was growing up I used to love watching the movies on the TV and as I got older I started going to see them on the big screen. I've seen Bond films in English, Italian, Spanish and French - and even if the dubbing was dodgy at times I still enjoyed the films. Since then I've acquired a few first editions of the Ian Fleming novels … [Read more...] about On Being a Bit of a James Bond Fan
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Devil May Care – James Bond Returns – Book Review
Image by Thomas Roche via FlickrI'm not ashamed to say that I am a James Bond fan (why would I?), so I was very interested in seeing how the new Bond novel would turn out. A new novel? The concept of a new James Bond novel is probably a bit bizarre considering that Ian Fleming has been dead for quite some time, but this year, to mark the centenary of his birth, Penguin … [Read more...] about Devil May Care – James Bond Returns – Book Review
More James Bond Goodies
This year is turning out to be a bumper year for James Bond fans.The Ian Fleming centenary has acted as a wonderful catalyst for the likes of Penguin, who are releasing a series of new covers, which are simply gorgeous.Here's the one from Casino Royale:It maybe new, but it's got that wonderful 60s retro feel.The full set of books will be available at the end of May, though they … [Read more...] about More James Bond Goodies
James Bond Exhibition Imperial War Museum, London
As I mentioned some time ago, this year mark's the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth.While the Royal Mail have issued a gorgeous set of stamps to commemorate the man and his most famous creation - James Bond, the Imperial War Museum in London is marking the occasion with an exhibition.The exhibition, For Your Eyes Only, is being held in the Imperial War Museum and is well worth … [Read more...] about James Bond Exhibition Imperial War Museum, London
Royal Mail Celebrate James Bond
I've been a James Bond fan for as long as I can remember and I also love stamps.When I heard that Royal Mail were doing a special release this year to celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth I was really excited.The issue is simply gorgeous (the image from the Royal Mail site really doesn't do it justice).Rather than limit myself to the first day covers I also opted for … [Read more...] about Royal Mail Celebrate James Bond