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    Charlie Higson's The Enemy to be launched at The London Tombs

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-08-28

    Charlie Higson as you’ve never seen him before!

    Charlie Higson signs copies of his new zombie horror book The Enemy at London’s scariest attraction:
    The London Bridge Experience and The London Tombs

    6 – 8pm
    on Wednesday 2nd September
    2-4 Tooley Street
    London, SE1 2PF
    Nearest tube: London Bridge

    The launch of this autumn’s scariest book The Enemy is taking place at the UK’s scariest venue – The London Tombs, where the skeletons of over 380 plague victims were found…

    Bestselling Young Bond author and Fast Show comedian Charlie Higson will launch his new zombie horror series, The Enemy. This is the first opportunity to meet Charlie Higson and buy a signed copy before they go on sale nationwide on 3rd September.

    Come dressed as a zombie or get a zombie make-over on the night and, for those who dare, you’ll also get a free tour of the tombs.

    The Enemy is set in London where a mystery illness attacks everyone over the age of 14. Those afflicted either die or become so crazed by disease they are little more than zombies … who feed on children.

    Charlie Higson says, “We all need to be scared. It’s good for the soul. And kids need to be scared as much as adults.”

    Not for the fainthearted, the London Bridge Experience is located inside the eerie catacombs underneath London Bridge where a 14th century plague pit was discovered.

    Entry to this top London attraction is free to celebrate publication of The Enemy. To get the best experience of the tombs, visitors will be admitted in groups. Children under 11 should be accompanied by an adult.

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    Schedule of upcoming Charlie Higson appearances

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-08-27

    Next month will mark the release of Charlie Higson’s new non-Bond adventure, The Enemy, in the UK. Followed by that is the debut of his eagerly anticipated guide to Young Bond: Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier.

    'Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier'
    Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier

    Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier will include in-depth character profiles, information on the cars, weapons and exotic locations, plus photographs, maps, and illustrations by artist Kev Walker.

    As an added bonus, the book will also features a brand new Young Bond story by Higson entitled A Hard Man to Kill. For more details on that story, click here.

    The always up-to-date Young Bond Dossier website has compiled together a complete listing of appearances Higson will be making throughout the UK to promote the two upcoming books.

    The events and signings kick off in September and extend through November. For the complete listing, click here.

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    No By Royal Command Collector's Edition for now

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-08-10

    Disappointing news today from the Young Bond Dossier: publisher Puffin Books has confirmed that they wil not be releasing a limited Collector’s Edition of Charlie Higson’s By Royal Command.

    Up to this point, all four of Higson’s previous Young James Bond novels have been released in the limited hardback format, but the current worldwide economy has put a hold on such a release for By Royal Command.

    However, the Young Bond Dossier does point out that Puffin have not completely ruled out such a release in 2010. Young Bond fans will just have to wait and see.

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    French SilverFin: The Graphic Novel due out in September

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-08-05

    Young James Bond fans in France will only have to wait a little while longer for the arrival of Charlie Higson’s and Kev Walker’s SilverFin: The Gaphic Novel.

    The always up-to-date Young Bond Dossier reports that a release date of 23 September 2009 has been confirmed for the book.

    Originally published in the UK this past October, this adaption of the first Young Bond adventure features more than 300 full-colour illustrations from cover artist Kev Walker. Click here for CommanderBond.net’s detailed review.

    The French edition of SilverFin: The Gaphic Novel will be published by Casterman and retail for &euo;16.00. It can currently be pre-ordered from Amazon.fr:

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    Become Bond at Seven Stories Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-07-30

    The Young Bond Dossier alerts us to an exciting event for fans of Charlie Higson’s Young James Bond series.

    Beginning tomorrow, 31 July, and running through 6 August, the Seven Stories museum located in Newcastle upon Tyne will be celebrating James Bond and adventure stories with a set of daily ‘Become Bond’ trails at 11:30am and 2:00pm daily.

    Events will include action packed Summer Story Parties, gripping storytimes and riveting craft throughout the day… are you up for the challenge!?

    Furthermore, fans will have a chance to get a glimpse of the ultra-rare ‘Gold Book’ edition of Higson’s Hurricane Gold. Last seen at the Imperial War Museum’s James Bond 007 exhibition, this is an exciting opportunity to see a unique piece of Bond memorabilia in the North East for the first time.

    For full details on location and attending, visit the official Seven Stories website.

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  6. Books / Charlie Higson

    Double or Die limited edition hardback released in Germany

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-07-18
    Original 'Double or Die (GoldenBoy)' Edition

    Original Double or Die (GoldenBoy) Edition

    A special hardback edition of Charlie Higson’s third Young James Bond novel, Double or Die, has been released in Germany.

    The Young Bond Dossier reports that this special edition of the book from publisher Arena Verlag, titled GoldenBoy, is limited to 10,000 copies.

    Higson’s third Young Bond adventure was originally released as a paperback alongside the UK release back in January 2007. This new edition follows the recent hardback releases of both SilverFin and By Royal Command.

    Young Bond fans can now order the GoldenBoy hardback from Amazon.de, where it retails for 14.95 €:

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    Charlie Higson's top ten James Bond books

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-07-13

    The Young Bond Dossier alerts us to a rather fun new update on Amazon.co.uk from author Charlie Higson.

    As part of Amazon’s Author’s Choice series, the Young Bond creator has compiled together a listing of his top ten James Bond novels and related books.

    The majority of the titles listed are original Ian Fleming adventures, but also included are Henry Chancellor’s James Bond: The Man and His World – The Official Companion to Ian Fleming’s Creation, Ben McIntyre’s For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond as well as the 2008 centenary novel by Sebastian Faulks, Devil May Care.

    Higson’s first book listed is Fleming’s From Russia with Love, for which he provided the introduction for in the 2006 UK paperback reprint…

    Ian Fleming's 'From Russia with Love'

    Ian Fleming’s From Russia with Love

    The extraordinary thing about Fleming is just how readable his books still are today. He puts most other thriller writers to shame. This was the first Bond novel I ever read. And by chance I happened to start with the best written of them. Fleming put everything he had into this, fully expecting it to be his last Bond effort. In fact it turned out to be the book that finally catapulted Bond into the stratosphere.

    Charlie Higson

    To check out his entire listing, click here.

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    Win a set of signed Young Bond novels

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-07-02

    The Young Bond Dossier alerts us to a brand new competition that James Bond fans definitely won’t want to miss out on.

    The Puffin Book Club is giving away a signed set of all five Young Bond novels by Charlie Higson.

    For a chance to win send in your name, address and contact number to: Puffin Book Club, Catteshall Manor, Catteshall Lane, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1UU—or email [email protected]. Mark all entries ‘Young Bond Competition’.

    Closing date: 3 July 2009 The winner will be picked at random and will be notified by 6 July 2009.

    Note that the promotion is open to children aged 0 to 13 (unless otherwise stated) in the UK and Eire.

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  9. Books / Charlie Higson

    Hurricane Gold US paperback available for pre-order

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-06-27

    Literary James Bond fans in the United States can now pre-order the paperback edition of Charlie Higson’s fourth Young Bond adventure, Hurricane Gold.

    Originally released in 2007, Hurricane Gold didn’t arrive in the US until this past April as a hardback.

    This edition of Hurricane Gold will be published by Hyperion and retail for $7.99. It is due on 6 April 2010. The Young Bond Dossier also reports that this edition will include a sneak preview of Higson’s following Young Bond novel, By Royal Command.

    Charlie Higson's 'Hurricane Gold' (US Hardback)

    Charlie Higson’s Hurricane Gold (US Hardback)

    James Bond is on a much-needed vacation in Mexico at the home of ex-flying ace Jack Stone. But his holiday is cut short when a hurricane hits. As the storm ravages the community, a gang of thieves lies in ambush – they want Stone’s safe, and will kill for its contents. Stone’s children, Precious and JJ, are kidnapped, and James must embark on a perilous chase through the jungle to rescue them and retrieve the stolen items. The clues ultimately lead him to the island of Lagrimas Negras, a haven for deadly criminals, controlled by the ruthless El Huracan.

    James will have to use all of his instincts and cunning if he’s going to outwit El Huracan and escape with his life. But the only way off the island is through a treacherous maze, La Avenida de la Muerte – the Avenue of Death. On this terrifying trail of greed and betrayal, only danger is guaranteed. Survival is not.

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    Charlie Higson to talk Young Bond at Holloway Arts Festival

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-06-21

    Charlie Higson is set to make an appearance at the Holloway Arts Festival in Islingthis upcoming Friday, 26 June.

    The By Royal Command author will be discussing his phenomenally popular Young Bond series as well as his upcoming novel, The Enemy.

    Higson’s talk will take place at 4:15pm at the North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX. Tickets to attend this specific discussion are free, but advanced booking is nonetheless recommended (phone the library at 020 7527 7840).

    For further details about the London Holloway Arts Festival, visit the official website.

    In addition, the Young Bond Dossier has an article up where Higson discusses the secret of Young Bond’s worldwide success.

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