# Bond’s Literary News **URL:** https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513 **Category:** Books **Created:** [January 4, 2023, 10:26am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513 "2023-01-04T10:26:40Z") **Posts on this page:** 20 **Page:** 2
### Author: ![sharpshooter](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/sharpshooter/32/503_2.png) [@sharpshooter](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/sharpshooter) #### Post date: [March 14, 2023, 10:01am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/21 "2023-03-14T10:01:57Z")
I have the Penguin set. They’re my favourite covers that aren’t the original first editions. ---
### Author: ![MaxZorin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/74df32/32.png) [@MaxZorin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/MaxZorin) #### Post date: [March 14, 2023, 12:32pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/22 "2023-03-14T12:32:41Z")
I created this thread with the hope of getting to share great news. I feel like I failed in recent news. Sorry everyone! Hopefully as this year goes on, things will get better. ---
### Author: ![David\_M](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/david_m/32/508_2.png) [@David\_M](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/David_M) #### Post date: [March 14, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/23 "2023-03-14T20:00:33Z")
Overall the UK versions aren’t bad-looking. Is that a snake on the cover of TMWTGG? I guess it’s been a while since I read that one, but I don’t usually associate it with snakes? ---
### Author: ![hoxa9](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/977dab/32.png) [@hoxa9](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/hoxa9) #### Post date: [March 14, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/24 "2023-03-14T20:02:50Z")
I am somewhat relieved that I don’t find these appealing at all since I’m the kind of sucker that would have bought another set if they looked cool. I think I’m happy with my black and white paperbacks and Folios (that is, unless they ever reprint first edition artwork in hardcover). ---
### Author: ![Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Double-OhAgent](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Double-OhAgent) #### Post date: [March 17, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/25 "2023-03-17T23:56:52Z")
I agree, the 70th anniversary UK covers are better than the U.S versions which look very basic and uninspiring. The aforementioned Vintage Collection does nothing for me either. To me, they look cheap and plain. I wouldn’t get either of them. However, these new UK covers, while not the greatest, are not bad either. There’s just enough to them to be good and interesting. And the more I look at them, the more I like them, but they aren’t as good as the old Pan paperbacks or the Fahey covers which were awesome. But having said that, with these new additions being censored, I won’t be getting them either. ---
### Author: ![west](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/7ba0ec/32.png) [@west](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/west) #### Post date: [March 18, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/26 "2023-03-18T01:14:56Z")
I have to say, these UK covers have grown on me. I quite like Dr. No (especially), FYEO, Thunderball and TSWLM. I did actually like the LALD cover but now I can’t get past the irony Arbogast777 pointed out! Casino Royale is undoubtedly my least favourite of the covers. I was a big fan of the 2012 “There is only one Bond” paperback covers, those were the last that sucked me into re-buying. ---
### Author: ![MaxZorin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/74df32/32.png) [@MaxZorin](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/MaxZorin) #### Post date: [March 30, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/27 "2023-03-30T19:36:44Z")
[https://twitter.com/monstroso/status/1641391379220766720](https://twitter.com/monstroso/status/1641391379220766720) Possible Bond announcement? I doubt it, but we’ll see. ---
### Author: ![Orion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/orion/32/1276_2.png) [@Orion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Orion) #### Post date: [March 30, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/28 "2023-03-30T19:54:46Z")
I’ve only just got round to finishing _By Royal Command_ It was brilliant and I don’t think life is that generous. ---
### Author: ![sharpshooter](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/sharpshooter/32/503_2.png) [@sharpshooter](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/sharpshooter) #### Post date: [March 30, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/29 "2023-03-30T20:53:10Z")
I’d love to see an adult Bond continuation novel from Charlie. ---
### Author: ![Jim](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/jim/32/502_2.png) [@Jim](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Jim) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/30 "2023-03-31T09:44:24Z")
Yes, would be nice to see another one from him, if not Young Bond. ---
### Author: ![Navy007Fan](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/navy007fan/32/527_2.png) [@Navy007Fan](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Navy007Fan) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/31 "2023-03-31T10:45:00Z")
> **[Higson Returns with Brand New Adventure - Ian Fleming](https://www.ianfleming.com/higson-returns-with-brand-new-adventure/)** > > A new Bond adventure to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Written by Charlie Higson, this story will be published with the NLT. ---
### Author: ![Yellow-Pinky](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/yellow-pinky/32/582_2.png) [@Yellow-Pinky](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Yellow-Pinky) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 10:55am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/32 "2023-03-31T10:55:54Z")
Well that’s certainly some serious wish fulfillment! A modern day adult Bond by Higson? Yes please! ---
### Author: ![sharpshooter](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/sharpshooter/32/503_2.png) [@sharpshooter](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/sharpshooter) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 10:59am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/33 "2023-03-31T10:59:27Z")
I’m eager to know the page count given he’s been writing this very fast. I like that it’s set in the current day, and the premise sounds good - Charlie also touched upon royalty in his fifth Young Bond book. ---
### Author: ![Orion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/orion/32/1276_2.png) [@Orion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Orion) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 11:01am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/34 "2023-03-31T11:01:33Z")
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### Author: ![Navy007Fan](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/navy007fan/32/527_2.png) [@Navy007Fan](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Navy007Fan) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 11:09am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/35 "2023-03-31T11:09:41Z")
> [@sharpshooter](#): > > ’m eager to know the page count given he’s been writing this very fast. I like that it’s set in the current day, and the premise sounds good According to [Amazon.UK](http://Amazon.UK), it’s 144 pages. ---
### Author: ![stromberg](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/stromberg/32/534_2.png) [@stromberg](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/stromberg) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 11:22am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/36 "2023-03-31T11:22:54Z")
Good news still exist. Who‘da thunk it? 😄👍 ---
### Author: ![sharpshooter](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/sharpshooter/32/503_2.png) [@sharpshooter](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/sharpshooter) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 11:30am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/37 "2023-03-31T11:30:45Z")
Thanks. Next thing we need to see is the cover art. ---
### Author: ![Orion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/orion/32/1276_2.png) [@Orion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Orion) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/38 "2023-03-31T11:42:42Z")
[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Majestys-Secret-Service-James-Bond/dp/1915797071/ref=mp\_s\_a\_1\_31?crid=1GBP0ODC9IK6H&keywords=charlie+higson&qid=1680262323&sprefix=charlie+hi%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-31](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Majestys-Secret-Service-James-Bond/dp/1915797071/ref=mp_s_a_1_31?crid=1GBP0ODC9IK6H&keywords=charlie+higson&qid=1680262323&sprefix=charlie+hi%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-31) Pre-order link @Navy007Fan alluded to this but the Amazon Uk link wouldn’t work for me, so I posted another in case anyone else was having the same problem. ---
### Author: ![Orion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/user_avatar/quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/orion/32/1276_2.png) [@Orion](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Orion) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 11:45am UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/39 "2023-03-31T11:45:43Z")
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### Author: ![Matt\_13](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@Matt\_13](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/u/Matt_13) #### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 12:04pm UTC](https://quarterdeck.commanderbond.net/t/bond-s-literary-news/2513/40 "2023-03-31T12:04:48Z")
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