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Greetings Bond fan, I hope your week is going well!
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Since the previous newsletter there have been a few items of Bond-related news, although there is still nothing about Bond 26. It'll come eventually, although I wouldn't like to place my money on when.
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This month we've got an article about collecting Bond first editions on a budget and smart alternatives. I recorded a new video about the big question I keep getting asked about Bond 26 and why you should be asking something else right now.Â
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Bond survey
And I'd love you to take part in my survey about the James Bond books to find which one you think is the best! It shouldn't take you long to complete and I'll share the results next month (if all goes to plan!).Â
It's starting to get pretty warm here in north-eastern Spain, although the past month has seen quite a lot of rain after 18 months of drought. Sometimes it felt like living in Quantum of Solace (but without the Aston Martin).
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With some decent weather it seems a good time to break out my SIS/MI6 logo t-shirt for a nicely understated article of Bond-related
clothing.Â
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I originally made up just one back in 2019 but a number of people asked me about it and so I've been selling them ever since. As far as I'm aware this was the original SIS/MI6 logo tee, based on the exercise shirt worn by Bond in Skyfall.
If you're not an MI6 Confidential  subscriber already then don't forget that you get a better price on each issue and priority shipping with an annual subscription. You'll get 4 issues sent throughout the year.
Issue #72 is out now and includes my article celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Man With The Golden Gun!Â
IFP seem to have missed a fundraising opportunity with a special limited edition of Charlie Higson’s adult Bond adventure.Â
Ian Fleming Publications
(IFP) announced yesterday a special limited edition of Charlie Higson’s adult James Bond novel, On His Majesty’s Secret Service. This exclusive run of 200 signed paperback copies, featuring unique sprayed edges, was priced […]
New AMC Hornet slot car coincides with 50th anniversary of Roger Moore’s second outing as 007.Â
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Man with the Golden Gun, Scalextric has announced the release of a James Bond AMC Hornet slot car. This highly detailed 1:32 scale model replicates the car from the iconic bridge jump scene.
Lana Del Rey says her song 24 was intended as the theme to SPECTRE.Â
Lana Del Rey recently revealed that she had penned a James Bond theme song that was ultimately rejected. Speaking backstage at the Ivor Novello Awards in London, where she was honoured, Del Rey disclosed that her song 24Â from the album Honeymoon was initially written for the 2015 Bond film SPECTRE.
Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench reflects on her legendary career as she
copes with sight loss due to macular degeneration.Â
In a recent interview, Dench candidly discussed her struggle with macular degeneration, a progressive eye disease that affects the central part of the retina, leading to loss of vision.Â
Ian Fleming Publications announces the release of new hardback editions of all fourteen James Bond
novels with artwork by Michael Gillette.Â
Ian Fleming Publications marked Ian Fleming's birthday by announcing the forthcoming release of new hardback editions of Fleming’s Bond books. Scheduled for publication on 3rd October 2024, these editions will feature newly commissioned cover art by renowned designer
Michael Gillette.
While the value of James Bond first edition books puts them out of reach for many, affordable alternatives can be just as rewarding to collect.
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The high value of true first editions often places them out of reach for many collectors. But don’t be discouraged; there are numerous affordable alternatives that offer just as much satisfaction.
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OK, that's a wrap! If there's any Bond 26 news in the next month I'll let you know. Otherwise I'll be back on the first Tuesday of next month.
