First Look At Charlie Higson's 'Young Bond Book 3'

While the title of Charlie Higson’s upcoming Young Bond novel, Young Bond Book 3, is yet to be revealed, the Young Bond Dossier has the first look at the packaging for the novel.

As previously reported, early copies of Higson’s novel will be sealed in a foil packaging to help preserve the mystery of the title. To be revealed on 3 January, the three possible titles for Young Bond Book 3 include: Double or Die, N.E.M.E.S.I.S., or The Deadlock Cipher.

Click here to view the packaging for Young Bond Book 3.

Pre-order the UK paperback edition of Young Bond Book 3 from Amazon.co.uk (4 January 2007)

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Charlie Higson's 'Young Bond Book 3' Tour Dates Revealed

The Young Bond Dossier reports on several tour dates author Charlie Higson will be making to promote his newest novel, Young Bond Book 3.

To take place in January and February 2007, Higson will be signing copies of his newest novel, which is released on 4 January. The schedule includes:

‘Young Bond Quiz Nights: Make up a team of between 5 and 10 people and come along!’

Waterstones Bookshop
Tuesday, 23 January – 6:30pm
68-69 High Street, Hampstead, London NW3
Tel 0207 794 1098

Waterstones Bookshop
Thursday, 25 January – 6:30pm
153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2
Tel 0141 353 1500

Waterstones Bookshop
Monday, 29 January – 6:30pm
24-26 High Street, Birmingham B4
Tel 0121 633 4353

Waterstones Bookshop
Tuesday, 30 January – 6:30pm
297a High Street, Lincoln, LN2
Tel 01522 540011

The John Warner School, Hoddesdon, Herts, in association with Hoddesdon bookshop
Wednesday, 31 January – 6:30pm
79 High Street, Hoddesdon, Herts.
Tel 01992 442290
(Small ticket charge)

Waterstones Bookshop
Thursday, 1 February – 6:30pm
4-5 Milsom Street, Bath, BA1
Tel 01225 448 515

Pre-order the UK paperback edition of Young Bond Book 3 from Amazon.co.uk (4 January 2007)

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'Young Bond Book 3' Title Reveal Event Open To Public

As previously reported on CBn, the title of Charlie Higson’s third Young Bond novel would be decided by the fans.

The announcement of the chosen title is set to take place at Waterstone’s Piccadilly, Europe’s largest bookstore, on Wednesday, 3 January 2007 from 10:30 to 12:30. The Young Bond Dossier reports that according to the Waterstones website, tickets to the event can be obtained for free by visiting the store directly.

In addition to revealing the title from the list of choices, (Double Or Die, N.E.M.E.S.I.S or The Deadlock Cipher) Higson will be signing copies of the book for fans.

Pre-order the UK paperback edition of Young Bond Book 3 from Amazon.co.uk (4 January 2007)

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'Young Bond Book 3' Is 'Goldenboy' In Germany

While many Young Bond fans await the announcement of title of Charlie Higson’s third novel, the Young Bond Dossier confirms what the novel will be called in Germany: Goldenboy.

As with the previous German editions of Higson’s Young Bond novels, Goldenboy will be published by Arena and is set to be released in March 2007. Click here to pre-order ‘Goldenboy’ from amazon.de.

Previous German titles for the first two Higson Young Bond novels were Stille Wasser sind todlich (Silent Waters Are Deadly) for SilverFin and Zuruck kommt nur der Tod (Only Death Returns) for Blood Fever.

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Charlie Higson's 'Blood Fever' Nominated For Carnegie Medal

The Young Bond Dossier reports that Charlie Higson’s second Young Bond novel, Blood Fever has been nominated for a Carnegie Medal–the most prestigious children’s literary award in the UK.

The list for 2006 includes 38 titles in total, with a panel of judges that will announce the shortlist in April 2007 and the winner in June.

Further details on the Carnegie Medal can be found on the official website.

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Charlie Higson's 'Blood Fever' Wins Blue Peter Award

As reported by Gri007 on the CBn forums and the Young Bond Dossier, Charlie Higson’s second Young Bond novel, Blood Fever has won the 2006 Blue Peter Award in the category ‘The book I couldn’t put down.’

SilverFin, the first Young Bond novel, was nominated for the award in 2005, but lost.

Competition for Higson’s Blood Fever included The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips by Michael Morpurgo, and Grk and the Pelotti Gang by Joshua Doder.

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Young Bond Book 3 Event Location Revealed

Fans Decide Young Bond Book 3 Title

The Young Bond Dossier reports that the secret event location where author Charlie Higson will announce the title for Young Bond Book 3 on 3 January has been announced: Waterstone’s, Piccadilly, Europe’s largest bookstore.

As of today, the title of the third Young Bond novel–which was chosen from Double Or Die, N.E.M.E.S.I.S or The Deadlock Cipher–has been chosen. All those who voted online were entered into a competition to win tickets to the announcement event.

What it also interesting to note is that early copies of Young Bond Book 3 will come in sealed foil packaging in order to keep the title secret. Those who pre-order have a chance at obtaining one of these rare editions.

Bond is back! This is the third brilliant “Young Bond” adventure by Charlie Higson.

With kidnap, violence, explosions, and murder, it was no ordinary weekend. But then, James Bond is no ordinary boy…In a North London cemetery, a professor is kidnapped at gunpoint. A suspicious letter crammed with cryptic clues arrives at Eton. To decipher the deadly mystery, James Bond must take a series of dangerous gambles. Once the code is cracked, he has just 48 hours to save the professor from the dark forces that threaten to destroy them both. And if the professor can’t escape, it’s not only his future under threat. It’s the rest of the world’s…

Charlie Higson’s Young Bond Book 3

Click here for details on how to vote for the title of Young Bond Book 3.

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Charlie Higson On His Young Bond Working Titles

Charlie Higson has spoken to The Times about the process of moving from working to final titles for his Young Bond novels.

Higson says that for his first Young Bond novel, SilverFin, he ‘the idea of going for something that in no way echoed Fleming. My suggestion of Out of Breath was swiftly dismissed, however.’

As previously reported in the Charlie Higson CBn interview, SilverBack,
SilverSkin, SilverHead, and SilverFist were also discussed, before finally settling on SilverFin. ‘It sounds Bondian, it’s mysterious and, let’s face it, it’s not a million miles from Goldfinger,’ says Higson.

In the case of Blood Fever, Double M was Higson’s working title, but was reportedly not exciting enough for the publishers.

For the case of his latest novel, currently titled Young Bond Book 3, Higson reveals that it was the most difficult to name–before the idea for a competition for the fans came about.

Another interesting aspect of the article on The Times is that it reveals some unused Fleming titles not commonly heard before: The Sardonyx Society, The Different Drummer, Choice of Weapons, and Mobile Butcher’s Service.

Click here for details on how to vote for the title of Young Bond Book 3.

Pre-order the UK paperback edition of Young Bond Book 3 from Amazon.co.uk (4 January 2007)

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'Blood Fever' Limited Editions Appearing Online

As previously reported on CBn, a limited edition hardback of Charlie Higson’s second Young Bond novel, Blood Fever would be published in October 2006. For those who won’t have direct access to this Young Bond release in UK bookstores, copies are now appearing online at eBay.

This upcoming release follows the 2005 release of the limited edition hardback of SilverFin. The Blood Fever edition is once again be a UK Waterstones bookstore exclusive. A picture of the cover of this Blood Fever limited edition can be viewed here on the Young Bond Dossier.

Only 999 copies published, all numbered and signed by Charlie Higson (so, once again every Bond fan will be searching for the elusive #007 copy).

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Young Bond Book 3 Proofs Appearing Online

While it was only announced a few days ago that the title of the third Young Bond adventure by Charlie Higson would be up to the fans, proofs for the new novel are already appearing online.

Fans To Decide Young Bond Book 3 Title

As was the case for SilverFin and Blood Fever previously, rare advanced proof editions of Higson’s newest Young Bond novel (to be titled Double Or Die, N.E.M.E.S.I.S or The Deadlock Cipher) are currently up for bidding here on eBay.

Uncorrected proofs/Advanced reading copies are sent out in advance of a book’s retail release and are almost always more difficult to obtain and more valuable. They sometimes contain differences in plot when compared to the final release. In the case of the US SilverFin proof, a completely different cover was featured, making it all the more coveted by collectors.

Bond is back! This is the third brilliant “Young Bond” adventure by Charlie Higson.

With kidnap, violence, explosions, and murder, it was no ordinary weekend. But then, James Bond is no ordinary boy…In a North London cemetery, a professor is kidnapped at gunpoint. A suspicious letter crammed with cryptic clues arrives at Eton. To decipher the deadly mystery, James Bond must take a series of dangerous gambles. Once the code is cracked, he has just 48 hours to save the professor from the dark forces that threaten to destroy them both. And if the professor can’t escape, it’s not only his future under threat. It’s the rest of the world’s…

Charlie Higson’s Young Bond Book 3

Click here for details on how to vote for the title of Young Bond Book 3.

Pre-order the UK paperback edition of Young Bond Book 3 from Amazon.co.uk (4 January 2007)

Pre-order the UK audiobook edition of Young Bond Book 3 from Amazon.co.uk (4 January 2007)

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Discuss this Young James Bond news in this thread on the CBn Forums, the largest James Bond 007 forum on the internet.