'James Bond: The Authorised Biography Of 007' Coming In October '07

Back in summer 2006, CBn alerted James Bond fans to an upcoming reprint of James Bond: The Authorised Biography Of 007, by John Pearson. According to its amazon.co.uk release date, the book was set to ship in October 2006, but CBn now reports that fans are going to have to wait a little while longer…

Delayed a full year, James Bond: The Authorised Biography Of 007 is set to ship on 4 October 2007 and can be pre-ordered from amazon.co.uk for a discounted price of £12.91.

The novel is a “true” biography (of sorts) of agent James Bond, covering the events of his life from his childhood up to the many adventures described in Ian Fleming’s 007 adventures. It was last printed in 1986 (by Grafton in the UK and Grove Press in the US), making it one of the most difficult titles to come by. This new edition will be published by Century. Bond fans should jump on this opportunity and pre-order soon.

CBn Overview: James Bond: The Authorised Biography of 007 .

Pre-order James Bond: The Authorised Biography of 007 from Amazon.co.uk (4 October 2007).

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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)

Pre-order the UK audiobook 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)

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

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The Blades Library Book Club: Icebreaker

Welcome back to The Blades Library Book Club – the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

Every two months a James Bond 007 novel is chosen for the club members to read. A thread is posted in the club forums listing locations on where you can find the novel. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. Another thread will be created so that club members can post their review and give a rating on the current book.

All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register on the CBn Forums (it’s free and only takes a minute) and then post your name in the sign up thread.

The Book Club’s Eighteenth Book

Currently we are progressing though the James Bond 007 novels in chronological order, since quite a number of members are using the club as an opportunity to read the books for the very first time. The club has just finished all fourteen of the Ian Fleming novels as well as the one-time-only Bond novel by Kingsley Amis, Colonel Sun. Most recently, the club moved onto the John Gardner era, and now continues with his third novel: Icebreaker.

Obtaining The Book

Ordering online should be fairly easy. Icebreaker can be ordered online (although in used condition) from the following sources:

• Amazon.co.uk
• Amazon.com
• Bookfinder.com
• eBay

Discuss other places to buy Icebreaker or where you got your copy in this thread.

Discuss The Book While Reading

Want to talk about the book while reading it? Post a new thread in The Blades Library.

Review And Rate The Book

After you have finished reading Icebreaker, you can discuss it with other club members in The Blades Library, and give the book your personal rating out of five in this thread.

If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. Happy reading.

*New* Archive Of All Past Read Books

Additionally, club members can review or comment on any of the past read books in the club any time they want. Click here for the full archive of the past read books in the club.

Previous Books Read

• For Special Services: October 2006 – November 2006
• Licence Renewed: August 2006 – September 2006
• Colonel Sun: June 2006 – July 2006
• Octopussy & The Living Daylights: April 2006 – May 2006
• The Man With The Golden Gun: February 2006 – March 2006
• You Only Live Twice: December 2005 – January 2006
• On Her Majesty’s Secret Service: October 2005 – November 2005
• The Spy Who Loved Me: August 2005 – September 2005
• Thunderball: June 2005 – July 2005
• For Your Eyes Only: April 2005 – May 2005
• Goldfinger: February 2005 – March 2005
• Doctor No: December 2004 – January 2005
• From Russia, With Love: September 2004 – November 2004
• Diamonds Are Forever: July 2004 – August 2004
• Moonraker: May 2004 – June 2004
• Live and Let Die: May 2003 – June 2003
• Casino Royale: March 2003 – April 2003

'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)

Pre-order the UK audiobook 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.

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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Casino Royale Reprint Hits Charts; Audiobook Is #1

The release of the 21st official James Bond film, Casino Royale, has lead to a spark of interest for Ian Fleming’s original novel of the same name.

The Young Bond Dossier reports that the audiobook version of Casino Royale, read by Simon Vance, is currently #1 on the download chart at the Apple iTunes store.

Additionally, the official IFP website reported that the UK Penguin reprint of Casino Royale entered the fiction paperback bestseller chart at #43. The Hebrew reprint peaked at #3–the first time a Bond novel has been in print in that language in many years.

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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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'Moneypenny's First Date With Bond' By Samantha Weinberg

The Young Bond Dossier reports that a second brand new Miss Moneypenny/James Bond short story by Samantha Weinberg has been released.

Entitled Moneypenny’s First Date With Bond, the story looks at the first ever meeting between Bond and Moneypenny.

Published in UK magazine The Spectator, the story can also be read online at the official Spectator site here.

The first Moneypenny/Bond short story, For Your Eyes Only, James, was released in the November issue of Tatler.

Stay tuned to CBn for all the latest news on the literary James Bond releases.

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