The Bondologist Blog

Writer @ The Bondologist Blog (est. 2012). James Bond fan and researcher. Focusing on Lesser Spotted Bondology. Also a Columbo & Tales of the Unexpected fan.

[Ian Fleming @TheIanFleming]

Actor/writer/director @andoh_adjoa is the voice behind our recent Live and Let Die audiobook. The Bridgeton star was interviewed in @thebookseller about the changing audio landscape, and we loved this quote... ​

'When you do an audiobook, you have to pour your heart into it. However many characters there are, you’re singing that many harmonies to a song. Then you have the narrator’s harmony, and whatever the narrative drive is – is it a thriller? Is it a romance? So, you have an orchestra in your head and you have to sing all the different parts.'​

Find the full interview here: https://t.co/syDR6dr2JL

[Ian Fleming @TheIanFleming]

Today, 6th June, marks D-Day when Allied forces in WW2 launched the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare.​

30AU, the Special Intelligence Assault Unit formed by Ian Fleming, were at the heart of the planning for the operation and they were given ‘Black Books’ of targets.​

They were divided into three sections for the landing itself, but 'despite some minor successes, their main target, the radar station at Douvres proved to be much bigger and better defended than intelligence had led them to believe. It didn’t fall until the 17th June by which point the majority of the unit was operating with US troops in Brittany.'​

Find out more about the actions of the unit in our definitive history, penned by historian Dave Roberts, here: https://t.co/YcgCsjPJgF​

Photo courtesy of the National WWII Museum.

[Matt Lucas HQ @RealMattLucas]

I am very sad indeed to learn of the passing of Tony Head. When we were casting Little Britain, we were looking for a 'Tony Head-type', because we never imagined for a moment that the man himself would be interested, but he was. Lucky us. He was unfailingly brilliant, and always so kind and warm. My heart goes out to Daisy and Emily.

[James Bond @007]

Foolish sentiment or family motto?

[charlie higson @monstroso]

I want one!!!!!

[Ian Fleming @TheIanFleming]

The James Bond Book Club 007: The Mask of Dimitrios by Eric Ambler. ​

Our 007th pick is a book that Bond himself is a fan of, having read it in From Russia, with Love.​

Published in 1939, this is a classic spy fiction novel which helped to define the modern thriller, heavily influencing Ian Fleming as well as other writers such as John le Carré.​

Join us in joining Charles Latimer, as he follows the trail of Dimitrios, the notorious master criminal whose body has just been pulled from the Bosphorus. Drawn in by a writer’s curiosity, Latimer begins tracing the man’s past across Europe only to discover that Dimitrios’ story is far from over, and far more dangerous than it first appeared.​

We can’t wait to dig into The Mask of Dimitrios and explore the mark it left on Fleming’s work. ​​

Read more here: https://t.co/6mVdWjCo3a​

#JamesBondBookClub

[Pete Saville @petesaville]

@Thunderballs007 The pre-credits sequence, the India locations & the return of composer John Barry (and Sir Roger having such fun in the role)

[THUNDERBALLS @Thunderballs007]

Name three things that you LOVE about OCTOPUSSY....

I'll start.....

[The Bondologist Blog @Dragonpol]

@calvindyson Well you are a giant of James Bond fandom in my book. 🙂

[charlie higson @monstroso]

Cry “Willie Willie Harry Stee!” Blow your horns and wave your Union Jacks (preferably the right way up). Shout it from the rooftops! Today is the day the paperback of my history of the monarchy is published. Still with all the pics by @JamesMoir10 https://t.co/BhlTtPH26p

[James Bond @007]

Out of office.

[The Double-O Dispatches @DoubleODispatch]

May 23, 2017: Sir Roger Moore dies at
89 in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. As the 3rd man to don the Walther PPK, he portrayed the role of Bond in 7 films from 1973-1985. He continues to hold the record for playing 007 more times than any other actor in the official Eon films.

[CineHub @RoseElla1234]

The legendary Roger Moore as James Bond 007... Pure charm, timeless style, and the classic spirit of a true secret agent. 🎬 🔥

[Ian Fleming @TheIanFleming]

Sherwood and Higson. ​

On Wednesday, the two 007 authors came together in London at Waterstones Piccadilly to celebrate the release of Hurricane Room.​

Catch @kimtsherwood at Bath Festival later today, or at Hay Festival on Tuesday evening. Details here https://t.co/NMe0AeJWFD

[The Bondologist Blog @Dragonpol]

@MarkEdlitz That's great. Well done, Mark. 🙂

[MarkEdlitz @MarkEdlitz]

The BBC interviewed me -- and three time Bond screenwriter Bruce Feirstein -- about the search for the next 007. Delighted to be part of the conversation.

https://t.co/U1N90jTVtS

[Ian Fleming @TheIanFleming]

'Sherwood once again writes with confidence. The taut story moves at warp speed' - Financial Times​

Hurricane Room is out now in the UK and US!​

Discover the thrilling finale to @kimtsherwood 's Double O trilogy, as 007 returns on a mission for revenge where the fate of the world hangs in the balance.​

A limited drop of signed UK copies will land in our shop soon. Stay tuned.

[The Bondologist Blog @Dragonpol]

@trevorbaxendale @R_ViewMovies Yes, going back to the source material should always be their first priority.

[The Bondologist Blog @Dragonpol]

@trevorbaxendale @R_ViewMovies I agree with you. They need to stick with what was laid down by Fleming and not create their own backstory.

[Trevor Baxendale @trevorbaxendale]

Ian Fleming wrote this in 1957 and it’s all the backstory you need.