2024-04-09 16:15
While 007’s heavy drinking and smoking made the transition to the silver screen, so far his occasional amphetamine use has not.
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2024-03-27 13:12
A detailed look at James Bond’s cars and other vehicles in Timothy Dalton’s two outings as 007.
The departure of Roger Moore turned the page on an era of James Bond, ushering in… Read More
2024-03-25 12:46
Collaboration celebrates Goldfinger’s literary and golfing heritage.
Ian Fleming Publications has announced a partnership with Penfold, the British golfing brand, to celebrate the 65t… Read More
2024-03-20 15:15
News recently emerged of the death of the man who popularised the idea of the James Bond Lifestyle.
Paul Kyriazi doing what he loved best
Last week I received an email from a newsletter subs… Read More
2024-03-19 15:48
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the first issue of Dynamite’s 2024 volume of James Bond: 007, with a new creative team and celebrating ten years of publishing Bond comics!
James Bond faces… Read More
2024-03-18 11:41
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 a… Read More
2024-03-15 15:38
SPECTRE and Licence to Kill will come alive off-screen in an unparalleled fan experience.
Mission: Double-O Siete promises a thrilling itinerary of tours through iconic Bond film and book l… Read More
2024-03-15 09:45
A guide to get you started finding and appraising first edition James Bond books.
In the world of literary collectibles, few names stir as much excitement and allure as James Bond. Created… Read More
2024-03-11 12:11
Bond fans in Chicago get to glimpse into Bond’s world of gadgets and vehicles.
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Chicago is inviting James Bond fans and science enthusiasts… Read More
2024-03-05 14:35
Every single book by every author in the expanded James Bond literary series.
James Bond is a name that echoes through the world of fiction, capturing the hearts of readers for decades. Cre… Read More
2024-02-21 11:49
While the films enjoy widespread popularity, many are unaware of the literary origin of James Bond.
In the pantheon of literary and cinematic heroes, few figures are as iconic or enduring a… Read More
2024-02-19 14:05
Exploring the iconic vehicles of Roger Moore’s stint as James Bond.
The cars from Roger Moore’s James Bond films were a varied bunch. The Lotus Esprit quickly became a Bond clas… Read More
2024-02-17 11:29
At a BFI event honouring Christopher Nolan, Barbara Broccoli repeated her usual refrain about no progress on Bond 26.
In a glittering ceremony in London on Wednesday night, the British Film… Read More
2024-01-30 13:47
IFP unveils an ambitious plan for book releases in the upcoming year.
Ian Fleming Publications has disclosed its upcoming initiatives for 2024, offering a measured yet engaging array of lit… Read More
2024-01-19 17:35
A look at the cars from George Lazenby’s single entry in the Bond franchise, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
George Lazenby’s brief tenure as 007 may not obviously appear… Read More
2024-01-16 15:29
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the sixth and final issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007: For King and Country!
Bond versus Gann for the fate of Myrmidon! Can Bond defeat hi… Read More
2024-01-01 09:37
Happy New Year from The James Bond Dossier!
As we start 2024 we find ourselves in a peculiar state of anticipation as we eagerly awaiting news on the next chapter in the 007 saga. More oft… Read More
2023-12-27 11:49
Issue #71 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential and Special Issue #007 focusing on Moonraker are now shipping worldwide.
MI6 Confidential’s 71st issue shifts the spo… Read More
2023-12-15 11:09
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… Read More
2023-12-12 19:17
The Sun recently reported that Bond 26 would feature two 007s.
A recent article in The Sun reports that Bond 26 will feature not one but two 007s – an older and a younger version. The… Read More
2023-12-05 12:39
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… Read More
2023-11-28 13:03
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the fifth issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007: For King and Country!
Bond and Gann begin their infiltration of Myrmidon HQ! What secrets wil… Read More
2023-11-24 12:54
The comic book writer unveils the world of Your Cold, Cold Heart.
Legendary comics writer, Garth Ennis, offers a fresh perspective on 007 in the upcoming series, James Bond 007: Your Cold… Read More
2023-11-23 11:01
Christopher Nolan’s denial casts a shadow on Bond 26’s prospect for a 2025 release.
In a recent interview with Krystia Fauria for Associated Press, acclaimed filmmaker Christoph… Read More
2023-11-11 13:14
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the first episode of 007: Road to a Million, Amazon Prime’s Bond-themed reality show.
Brian Cox is The Controller
I cannot say that I have met any of this ne… Read More
2023-11-06 19:30
Issue #70 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide.
We’ve marked a fair few significant milestones in the pages of MI6 Confidential, but none… Read More
2023-11-03 16:17
Sean Connery debuted the so called the “James Bond NATO strap” in Goldfinger.
A screen capture of Goldfinger Blu-Ray shows Bond’s Rolex Submariner with a poorly fitting tri… Read More
2023-10-31 10:29
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the fourth issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007: For King and Country!
Confronted by Felix Leiter and 005, Bond must consider the possibility… Read More
2023-10-30 11:50
Exhibition of Bond vehicles to open in the Czech capital in December.
The roving Bond in Motion exhibition is headed for Czechia at the end of this year. It opens on 7th December 2023 at th… Read More
2023-10-24 13:03
We explore the power of a single chord to define a world of suave sophistication, danger, and intrigue – the enigmatic James Bond chord.
In music, certain chord structures are synonym… Read More
2023-10-24 08:14
The nine pairs taking part in Prime Video’s upcoming Bond-inspired adventure series 007: Road To A Million were announced yesterday. All pairs are in with a chance of winning a life-c… Read More
2023-10-21 13:02
Ahead of the release of the new 007-themed TV show, Road to a Million, Barbara Broccoli says no work has yet been done on Bond 26.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Barbara Broccoli… Read More
2023-10-18 09:20
Edward Biddulph reports from the launch of Nicholas Shakespeare’s biography of Ian Fleming.
A display of Nicholas Shakespeare’s Ian Fleming: The Complete Man at the launch event… Read More
2023-10-17 13:16
Amir Asmar looks at how Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007 dismantled the long-established Bond universe.
Over Ian Fleming’s twelve novels and two short story collections… Read More
2023-10-11 18:42
New story written by Garth Ennis is to be published in January.
Press release: Dynamite announces the ultimate team-up with MI6’s super spy and one of the greatest comics writer… Read More
2023-10-10 08:31
Javier E. Trujillo takes a look at the first chapter of Cypher 007, a new mobile game available on Apple Arcade.
It’s been a long time since WOE.
For those unfamiliar, James Bond: Wor… Read More
2023-10-05 09:35
Wondering if there would be a big 007 announcement for Global James Bond Day? Well this is it.
On James Bond Day, Prime Video has released the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated new… Read More
2023-09-19 15:11
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the third issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007: For King and Country!
Bond and Gann are on the run, chased by their former colleagues. Even w… Read More
2023-09-19 13:02
Decoding the latest Bond 26 rumours and speculation about a possible director.
Just recently there have been a number of rumours published recently about potential directors for Bond… Read More
2023-09-06 10:25
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. Ye… Read More
2023-09-06 09:16
In a bit of a surprise move it was yesterday announced that a new James Bond game for is scheduled to be released later this month. Developer Tilting Point will release Cypher 007 on 29th S… Read More
2023-09-04 16:00
Issue #69 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide.
It was a brave choice to send 007 to the US South and make every villain black for Roger Moore&r&hell…Read More
2023-08-15 16:00
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2023-08-15 12:52
Oscar-winning composer involved in buying historic recording studios.
Hans Zimmer (Collider Video)
No Time to Die composer Hans Zimmer has joined forces with film producers Steven Kofsky, Ti… Read More
2023-08-15 08:42
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 cont… Read More
2023-07-26 15:25
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the second issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007: For King and Country!
Now that 002 has located 007, where can Bond and Gann go with the whol… Read More
2023-07-26 08:38
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… Read More
2023-07-21 16:22
In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan spoke about the possibility of directing Bond 26. Nolan has long been a… Read More
2023-07-19 12:25
Dodgy journalism results in 2013 story being shared as current news.
Sam Mendes in 2012: Photo by Angela George
It pains me to write this story as I absolutely shouldn’t have to. A new… Read More
2023-07-18 16:49
Many fans of James Bond dream of staying at Goldeneye. Here we look at its history and what to expect today.
Ian Fleming’s villa at Goldeneye. Photo by Banjoman1
Check availability and… Read More
2023-07-15 09:14
Disruption to movie industry due to walkout likely to have ramifications for Bond 26.
The ongoing writers strike and the recent addition of actors to the strike could well delay the product… Read More
2023-07-04 09:43
David T Smith celebrates Live and Let Die’s 50th anniversary with a look at locations and drinks.
This week is the 50th anniversary of the UK release of 1973’s Live and Let Die… Read More
2023-06-29 14:19
Was the most recent Bond film influenced by Greek mythology? Daryl Marsch provides a strong case that it did.
Nothing epitomizes “epic” more than a James Bond film, except… Read More
2023-06-28 14:31
Special limited edition of The 007 Diaries due out in October.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film Live and Let Die, The History Press and Rooksmoor Press are collabora… Read More
2023-06-27 13:49
Octopussy may seem a long way from Ian Fleming’s books. But it turns out there are elements of Fleming in Roger Moore’s 1983 film.
Author’s note: Although penned for the 3… Read More
2023-06-25 09:51
Casino Royale director talks to the Express about timelines and casting on Bond 26.
Martin Campbell, the director of GoldenEye and Casino Royale, has discussed the timeline for the next 007… Read More
2023-06-21 14:04
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the first issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007: For King and Country!
After the events of 007, James Bond is on the run from both Myrmidon an… Read More
2023-06-15 14:17
The third and final instalment from Darryl Marsch on his recent assignment to Goldeneye Resort.
The next morning saw a typical James Bond breakfast of scrambled eggs and buttered toas… Read More
2023-06-09 13:06
The company has said no further batches of this superb rum will be produced so you should get your hands on a bottle while they are still available.
Among the many drinks that featured in N… Read More
2023-06-08 18:38
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2023-06-08 13:15
The second instalment of Darryl Marsch’s report on his recent assignment to Goldeneye Resort.
Read part 1
The next morning, we returned and breakfasted on ackee and salt fish, w… Read More
2023-05-31 15:19
Darryl Marsch reports on his recent assignment to Goldeneye Resort in Jamaica.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down at Sangster International Airport at precisely 2:17 p.m., local time. My… Read More
2023-05-25 11:42
The singer died yesterday at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of music.
Born in Tennessee in 1939, Tina Turner began her career as… Read More
2023-05-19 14:31
Eoghan Lyng looks at the film he considers to be Roger Moore’s finest.
By 1979, the James Bond had become cliché. Whether it was Sean Connery or Roger Moore in the tux, the ser… Read More
2023-05-05 12:05
A look at the cars from Daniel Craig’s run of five James Bond movies.
Cars have always been an essential ingredient of the James Bond formula, and ever since he existed Bond has been… Read More
2023-05-04 14:45
In the new book James Bond must counter a plot to disrupt the Coronation of King Charles III.
Today marks the release of a new 007 adventure, On His Majesty’s Secret Service, just in… Read More
2023-04-29 17:07
Claims that Eva Green’s “unreasonable demands” derailed the film were dismissed by the judge.
Former Bond girl Eva Green has won a lawsuit against White Lantern Film, whic… Read More
2023-04-24 10:46
007’s Road to a Million is set to launch exclusively on Prime Video later this year.
Prime Video has announced the casting of Scottish actor Brian Cox in the upcoming UK Original seri… Read More
2023-04-20 16:55
Ian Fleming Publications reveals the navy blue and gold cover design for Charlie Higson’s On His Majesty’s Secret Service
Ian Fleming Publications has revealed the cover design… Read More
2023-04-18 11:13
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the sixth and final issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007!
At last-007 versus Myrmidon! In the battle between Bond and the super-soldier Rook… Read More
2023-04-17 17:43
Dune director rumoured to be Eon’s top choice to direct Bond 26.
Denis Villeneuve is the top choice for the next James Bond director, according to rumours reported here.
The French-Ca… Read More
2023-04-15 11:08
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 Flemi… Read More
2023-04-13 12:22
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 publica… Read More
2023-04-11 11:34
Issue #68 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide.
It is a rare honour to play James Bond. Only six men have this distinction. Or have they? While… Read More
2023-04-11 11:14
The luxury book publisher has printed just 750 copies of the special collector’s edition.
Independent publisher The Folio Society have released a Limited Edition of Ian Fleming’… Read More
2023-03-31 09:33
On His Majesty’s Secret Service to be published ahead of King Charles III Coronation, with proceeds going towards the National Literacy Trust.
Exciting news for James Bond fans as Ia… Read More
2023-03-14 18:20
Cover artwork revealed for controversial release with revised texts.
On Monday Ian Fleming Publications (IFP) unveiled the cover designs for the forthcoming paperback release under the IFP… Read More
2023-03-14 13:15
Javier E Trujillo reviews the fifth issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007!
007 has chosen his side. Is he loyal to His Majesty or Myrmidon?
Writer: Phillip Kennedy John… Read More
2023-03-13 10:18
The former Bond Girl is the first Asian to win the Best Actress category.
Michelle Yeoh as Wai Lin in Tomorrow Never Dies
All eyes were on the Oscars 2023 ceremony last night as showbiz star… Read More
2023-03-09 19:06
The actor played Bond’s charismatic ally Colombo in For Your Eyes Only.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of the renowned actor Topol, who died at the age of 87… Read More
2023-03-09 19:06
The actor played Bond’s charismatic ally Colombo in For Your Eyes Only.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of the renowned actor Topol, who died at the age of 87… Read More
2023-03-07 13:51
Ricou Browning, a Hollywood legend and underwater filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 93.
Browning was renowned for his pioneering work in underwater photography and his contributions… Read More
2023-03-06 13:02
A deep dive into the food and drink from Ian Fleming’s final book, published posthumously in 1966.
The last of Ian Fleming’s books is Octopussy & The Living Daylights. Origi… Read More
2023-03-01 16:35
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 o… Read More
2023-02-28 14:00
Susan Tailby revisits the first James Bond book and is surprised to find she mainly enjoys it.
A Woman Reads Bond
I read Casino Royale once before and naively had a culture shock – it… Read More
2023-02-28 10:25
Literary Bond rights holder responds to media reports that original Fleming texts have been updated.
Over the weekend it was widely reported that new editions of Ian Fleming’s James B… Read More
2023-02-26 17:46
New editions contain updated texts with racist language and descriptions removed.
Last week Ian Fleming Publications released new editions of Ian Fleming’s books. Over the weekend t… Read More
2023-02-24 11:35
New edition Bond ebooks available from Amazon UK and other ebook retailers.
Ian Fleming Publications is commemorating the 70th anniversary of Casino Royale‘s publication by releasing… Read More
2023-02-21 09:08
Despite rumours and speculation about the next actor to play James Bond, the casting process has not yet begun.
Sunday evening saw Barbara Broccoli walk the red carpet of the annual BAFTA F… Read More
2023-02-20 16:36
The strands of Vesper Lynd’s story throughout the Daniel Craig era were very much an afterthought.
The character of Vesper Lynd was introduced in Casino Royale released in 2006. She i… Read More
2023-02-09 17:27
Renowned composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach, who composed the theme for the 1967 spoof of Casino Royale, has died.
Today it was announced that music icon Burt Bacharach died yesterday a… Read More
2023-02-03 11:24
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2023-01-31 09:41
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the fourth issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007!
007 goes on a mission, partnered with Myrmidon! Could the Double-O have turned traitor?
Wri… Read More
2023-01-24 11:09
A new James Bond comic series kicks off in April 2023 written by critically acclaimed author Phillip Kennedy Johnson.
James Bond is back in action this April as the critically acclaimed and… Read More
2023-01-05 13:07
New logo revealed ahead of Ian Fleming’s being published by new IFP imprint later this year.
Yesterday IFP revealed the new logo in a brief statement on their website.
In celebration… Read More
2023-01-02 13:23
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the third issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007!
007 wakes up in the clutches of Myrmidon! Could they possibly recruit Bond to their cause?
W… Read More
2022-12-19 12:17
Issue #67 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide.
As this year comes to a close, so do the celebrations and events to mark James Bond’s 60th… Read More
2022-12-15 12:18
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2022-12-01 11:31
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the second issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007!
As OO7 mourns the loss of Gwen Gann, the sinister forces of Myrmidon target him at home! Wil… Read More
2022-11-22 13:26
Javier E. Trujillo reviews the first issue of Dynamite’s newest James Bond thriller, 007!
007 is back in action! After a high-stakes rescue mission is mysteriously, violently sabotage… Read More
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