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Welcome to the May newsletter, Bond fan.

After writing about Paul Kyriazi's passing last month I received a number of emails recounting stories about how Paul had touched their lives. There were some great stories. If you have something you'd like to share, I'd love for you to leave a comment for everyone to read. It would be a great way to honour his life.

Once again there's no news on Bond 26 this month and I don't think that is going to change any time soon. I did shoot a new video about this the other day but during editing found I hadn't plugged in the microphone fully! 

Instead of my words of wisdom there was only static so I'll have to have another go at it. This time with the mic firmly plugged in! 

There is some non-movie news though.

This month's features include a fantastic article by Darryl Marsch about his recent stay at Goldeneye. He took a ton of fantastic photos too so you get a really good idea of what it's like there. He took a course by 007 photographer Greg Williams - and it really shows! After reading this - if you don't already - I'm sure you'll want to visit Goldeneye yourself.

There are also article on Bond's drug use in the books (😲), cars from the Pierce Brosnan era (🚘), and Javi Trujillo's latest comic review (💬). It's all below. 

NEWS

Kim Sherwood’s latest novel sees MI6’s elite unravel terror in Bond’s absence.

Kim Sherwood’s second book in the Double O trilogy, A Spy Like Me, was released last month in the United States and UK. This novel continues Sherwood’s expansion of the James Bond universe, exploring new narratives within the spy genre.

A Spy Like Me is out now

Issue #72 of the full-colour James Bond magazine MI6 Confidential is now shipping worldwide.

In the latest issue of MI6 Confidential and the first of 2024 you'll find, among other articles, my piece celebrating 50 years of The Man With The Golden Gun. 

MI6 Confidential #72: Capturing the enchantment

If you're not a subscriber already then don't forget that you get a better price on MI6 Confidential and priority shipping with an annual subscription. You'll get 4 issues sent throughout the year, starting with this one. 

MI6 Confidential 2024 subscription offer

FEATURES

Darryl Marsch reports on his second visit to Goldeneye Resort, from where he recently returned.

Crescent moonlight reflected milkily off of my companion as she swam.  By day, the lagoon at Goldeneye sparkled like an aquamarine, but at midnight, its waters only faintly glinted like a shiny, black onyx.  My companion jackknifed her body under […]

Mission Report: Goldeneye – the return

While 007’s heavy drinking and smoking made the transition to the silver screen, so far his occasional amphetamine use has not.

In Daniel Craig’s debut as 007 Le Chiffre sometimes draws a breath from a metal inhaler. Apart from the material from which it is made, the design of the inhaler in Casino Royale precisely […]

Champagne and Benzedrine: amphetamine use in the James Bond books

Pierce Brosnan’s films redefined the automotive landscape of the James Bond series with 007 driving BMWs alongside classic Aston Martins. 

After six long years without a new film, James Bond stormed back into action in Goldeneye. The Aston Martin DB5 was back for the first time since Thunderball, 30 years before. Yet, the 1995 film […]

James Bond cars: the Pierce Brosnan era

Javier E. Trujillo reviews the second issue of Dynamite’s 2024 volume of James Bond:007! Will it be more violent than the first?

Garth Ennis’ particular brand of humor and gift for the ol’ ultra-violence are on full display here as James Bond rides public transit and fights for his life against a hit squad!

Review: James Bond: 007 (2024) #2 from Dynamite

YOUTUBE

If you haven't already seen them check out the videos below in which I discuss the state of Bond 26:

• No actor yet! What's happening?
• Barbara Broccoli said WHAT!?
• Bond 26: Nolan denies he'll direct

I produce these videos every now and then but if you like my videos then be sure to subscribe to The James Bond Dossier's YouTube here!
 

That's all for now. Many thanks for being a subscriber to this newsletter, if there's any hot Bond 26 news in the next month I'll let you know. Otherwise I'll be back at the beginning of June.

See ya then!

David Leigh
The James Bond Dossier
 

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