Who Should Write the Next Bond Continuation Novel?

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  • SeveSeve The island of Lemoy
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  • edited December 2024 Posts: 2,953
    From SpyVibe:

    On November 25th a new paperback was released by Kadokawa called Tiger Tanaka (part 1) by Keisuke Matsuoka. From the press release: "Japan's first full-fledged 007 sequel! A sequel to Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice, this work resolves the mysteries and contradictions of the original. It also has the aspect of a modern history mystery set in Japan. James Bond, who has disappeared in Fukuoka, is pursued by Tiger Tanaka, the head of the public security, and his daughter Toran. This must-read epic thriller that has captured the attention of the whole world is here, depicting the entire mysterious six months of Bond's life in a suspenseful manner!"

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  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    That's pretty remarkable @Revelator and welcome.

    And Part 1, as presented. My positive outlook says a version in English will come available. Even Kindle, maybe.

    Believe this delves into the public domain realm. And I'll seek out a copy on those terms.

  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    edited December 2024 Posts: 7,606
    Revelator wrote: »
    From SpyVibe:

    On November 25th a new paperback was released by Kadokawa called Tiger Tanaka (part 1) by Keisuke Matsuoka. From the press release: "Japan's first full-fledged 007 sequel! A sequel to Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice, this work resolves the mysteries and contradictions of the original. It also has the aspect of a modern history mystery set in Japan. James Bond, who has disappeared in Fukuoka, is pursued by Tiger Tanaka, the head of the public security, and his daughter Toran. This must-read epic thriller that has captured the attention of the whole world is here, depicting the entire mysterious six months of Bond's life in a suspenseful manner!"

    Tiger%20Tanaka.jpg

    Wow, I very much want this book.

    On Topic: Not very creative, but I'd love for Horowitz to keep doing it. Although I suppose he isn't going to.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    Revelator wrote: »
    From SpyVibe:

    On November 25th a new paperback was released by Kadokawa called Tiger Tanaka (part 1) by Keisuke Matsuoka. From the press release: "Japan's first full-fledged 007 sequel! A sequel to Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice, this work resolves the mysteries and contradictions of the original. It also has the aspect of a modern history mystery set in Japan. James Bond, who has disappeared in Fukuoka, is pursued by Tiger Tanaka, the head of the public security, and his daughter Toran. This must-read epic thriller that has captured the attention of the whole world is here, depicting the entire mysterious six months of Bond's life in a suspenseful manner!"

    Tiger%20Tanaka.jpg

    Wow, I very much want this book.

    On Topic: Not very creative, but I'd love for Horowitz to keep doing it. Although I suppose he isn't going to.

    I also want this book. I know it's technically public domain, but I wonder if IFP will truly say anything about it, or buy it for their own publication rights. Maybe @Revelator can help explain the legal rights? I agree @RichardTheBruce I will see if I can get a copy of this, considered official Bond or not. Also, @NickTwentyTwo it would be interesting for Horowitz to come back, but I think he and IFP wanted change, in more ways than one. I still hope for Charles Cumming or Charlotte Philby.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    It was reported in addition to Canada, the ability to publish new James Bond novels or stories includes Japan, New Zealand, South Africa and Thailand. That's under the public domain “life plus 50” rule of copyright duration.

    My understanding is if you're "in country" you can purchase them. Seeking to purchase online it's expected a shipping address is to one of those countries that observes the public domain status.

    I'm also seeing self-published materials on Amazon, so the status can become confusing.


    I may test the waters.
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  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    It was reported in addition to Canada, the ability to publish new James Bond novels or stories includes Japan, New Zealand, South Africa and Thailand. That's under the public domain “life plus 50” rule of copyright duration.

    My understanding is if you're "in country" you can purchase them. Seeking to purchase online it's expected a shipping address is to one of those countries that observes the public domain status.

    I'm also seeing self-published materials on Amazon, so the status can become confusing.


    I may test the waters.
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    taiga tanaka kadokawa bunko ma 26 861
    matsuoka keisuke
    Our Price: US$13.49
    https://www.yesasia.com/us/taiga-tanaka-kadokawa-bunko-ma-26-861/1132143057-0-0-0-en/info.html


    Thank you, and best of luck!
  • Posts: 9,927
    Here is hoping 2025 we see the return of Bond in literature…
  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
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    MaxCasino wrote: »
    It was reported in addition to Canada, the ability to publish new James Bond novels or stories includes Japan, New Zealand, South Africa and Thailand. That's under the public domain “life plus 50” rule of copyright duration.

    My understanding is if you're "in country" you can purchase them. Seeking to purchase online it's expected a shipping address is to one of those countries that observes the public domain status.

    I'm also seeing self-published materials on Amazon, so the status can become confusing.


    I may test the waters.
    logo.gif
    taiga tanaka kadokawa bunko ma 26 861
    matsuoka keisuke
    Our Price: US$13.49
    https://www.yesasia.com/us/taiga-tanaka-kadokawa-bunko-ma-26-861/1132143057-0-0-0-en/info.html


    Thank you, and best of luck!

    If one of you goes through the trouble of attaining and even translating even parts of it, I will be forever grateful.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    edited December 2024 Posts: 14,257
    My report:
    Selection and payment made via PayPal. No question regarding my US shipping address.

    Status through the yesasia.com account I established: Processing.

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    UPDATE:
    [I'm going to move some posts and continue updates on the Licence Expired: the Unauthorized James Bond discussion. https://www.mi6community.com/discussion/11849/licence-expired-the-unauthorized-james-bond#latest]
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    I recently sent a message to James Rollins, to compliment him on his Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull novelization. I mentioned to him that some of us think he would be a good pick for a Bond continuation novel. He responded! He said that he wants to still write an original Indy adventure. Also, he would like to write an original Bond, as he is a fan of both the books and the movies. I would support him, he knows how to write an adventure!

    https://jamesrollins.com/
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited January 16 Posts: 18,579
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    I recently sent a message to James Rollins, to compliment him on his Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull novelization. I mentioned to him that some of us think he would be a good pick for a Bond continuation novel. He responded! He said that he wants to still write an original Indy adventure. Also, he would like to write an original Bond, as he is a fan of both the books and the movies. I would support him, he knows how to write an adventure!

    https://jamesrollins.com/

    That's great that he replied to you. That doesn't always happen with authors so it's nice when they make the effort. Sounds like he could be a good bet for a Bond film novelisation if Eon ever deigns to do one of those again in the future! Or perhaps even an original Bond novel?
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    MaxCasino wrote: »
    I recently sent a message to James Rollins, to compliment him on his Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull novelization. I mentioned to him that some of us think he would be a good pick for a Bond continuation novel. He responded! He said that he wants to still write an original Indy adventure. Also, he would like to write an original Bond, as he is a fan of both the books and the movies. I would support him, he knows how to write an adventure!

    https://jamesrollins.com/

    I actually had no idea they still did novelizations of films. That's kind of heartwarming.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    Dragonpol wrote: »
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    I recently sent a message to James Rollins, to compliment him on his Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull novelization. I mentioned to him that some of us think he would be a good pick for a Bond continuation novel. He responded! He said that he wants to still write an original Indy adventure. Also, he would like to write an original Bond, as he is a fan of both the books and the movies. I would support him, he knows how to write an adventure!

    https://jamesrollins.com/

    That's great that he replied to you. That doesn't always happen with authors so it's nice when they make the effort. Sounds like he could be a good bet for a Bond film novelisation if Eon ever deigns to do one of those again in the future! Or perhaps even an original Bond novel?

    Mr. Rollins' email response: Thanks for taking the time to write and for your generous comments! They’re most appreciated. I had a great time writing that Indy book, and I’d certainly be open to writing more. Same holds true for Mr. Bond. Huge fan of both the books and movies.

    I'd support him for both types of Bond adventures. I wish that IFP would go back to a yearly release of Bond novels. Even if it means different authors. Mr. Rollins truly would deserve at least a chance.

    I actually had no idea they still did novelizations of films. That's kind of heartwarming.[/quote]

    Actually, I did ask him (and James Mangold on Twitter) why there was no Dial of Density novelization. Neither answered me. I feel that DOD deserved one to fit in with the other Indy movies, in another way. Also, there are still novelizations of movies out there, just not as noticed, honestly and sadly.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    edited February 22 Posts: 4,897
    The only Bond material that I ever want Purvis and Wade to write is a novelization of their Jinx spin-off script. With the assumption that Amazon wants spin-offs (and they have a say with IFP), I think it would be a great way for them to go out on a high. A foreword by Halle Berry would be worth the price alone.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Villiers53 wrote: »
    Has Suchet agreed? I've read that he isn't interested in reprising the role in a non-Christie story. However, if there was to be a another film adaption of a Christie story, that he would like to do.

    Yes, he's agreed and signed up. As for another Christie, wouldn't be possible for him - he's done them all!


    If it's Bond, then I hope that it is a damn sight better than OHisMSS.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    That's encouraging, sounds like that guy should know what he's talking about.
    I hope the two stories are linked, Higson is the right guy if you ask me. Makes sense from IFP's point of view too: he's great at publicity, always happy to be interviewed on TV etc. and people want to speak to him because he's a well-known face.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    mtm wrote: »
    That's encouraging, sounds like that guy should know what he's talking about.
    I hope the two stories are linked, Higson is the right guy if you ask me. Makes sense from IFP's point of view too: he's great at publicity, always happy to be interviewed on TV etc. and people want to speak to him because he's a well-known face.

    I agree with you, @mtm 100%. However, this does more or less confirm one thing we have been wondering for awhile. We were nervous that only one person could work on a Bond novel. While still true it seems. It does prove that rule doesn't apply to spinoffs, thankfully. I know that Kim Sherwood has some private life trouble now, but it should prove that IFP will let more than one spinoff be developed, at least. Hopefully IFP will keep both the Bond novels and their spinoffs at a steady pace, Amazon or not. One adult Bond novel and spinoff novel seems fair to me. Also, if IFP has selected Higson, Horowitz or someone else to write the next continuation novel(s) I imagine we'll get an announcement around Ian Fleming's birthday. Or by the end of the month based on Higson's Twitter tease.
  • edited March 18 Posts: 876
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    I agree with you, @mtm 100%. However, this does more or less confirm one thing we have been wondering for awhile. We were nervous that only one person could work on a Bond novel. While still true it seems. It does prove that rule doesn't apply to spinoffs, thankfully.

    I still don't understand why Bond novels doesn't get release at a a factory rate, with a least one per year.

    I guess they have better to do instead, like re-release inferior versions of existing books, release book with nothing in it (notebook) that nobody care or "have to" find American publisher to re-release (late by few month because why not be ponctual?) already existing books (and that in a world where Amazon deliver all around the world in the first place)...
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    A bit of me still wonders if the pause wasn’t coming from Danjaq, and they just wanted the character rested everywhere for a bit, but maybe that doesn’t stack up.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    MaxCasino wrote: »
    I agree with you, @mtm 100%. However, this does more or less confirm one thing we have been wondering for awhile. We were nervous that only one person could work on a Bond novel. While still true it seems. It does prove that rule doesn't apply to spinoffs, thankfully.

    I still don't understand why Bond novels doesn't get release at a a factory rate, with a least one per year.

    I guess they have better to do instead, like re-release inferior versions of existing books, release book with nothing in it (notebook) that nobody care or "have to" find American publisher to re-release (late by few month because why not be ponctual?) already existing books (and that in a world where Amazon deliver all around the world in the first place)...

    I agree, I guess that IFP doesn't like money. A year and a half between books (adult Bond and spinoffs individually) isn't much to ask for.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    MaxCasino wrote: »
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    I agree with you, @mtm 100%. However, this does more or less confirm one thing we have been wondering for awhile. We were nervous that only one person could work on a Bond novel. While still true it seems. It does prove that rule doesn't apply to spinoffs, thankfully.

    I still don't understand why Bond novels doesn't get release at a a factory rate, with a least one per year.

    I guess they have better to do instead, like re-release inferior versions of existing books, release book with nothing in it (notebook) that nobody care or "have to" find American publisher to re-release (late by few month because why not be ponctual?) already existing books (and that in a world where Amazon deliver all around the world in the first place)...

    I agree, I guess that IFP doesn't like money. A year and a half between books (adult Bond and spinoffs individually) isn't much to ask for.

    I'm pretty much always ready for a new Bond mission in book or film.

    I enjoyed the Gardner years the 80s and after, continued but became more distracted by life events in the 90s. Caught up with it many years on to be honest. Publishing every year generates a lot of content. So taking the long view, a pause and contribution by different authors is both a relief and a risk for what can play out.

    Some structure and focus is welcome of course.

  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    edited March 19 Posts: 4,897
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    I agree with you, @mtm 100%. However, this does more or less confirm one thing we have been wondering for awhile. We were nervous that only one person could work on a Bond novel. While still true it seems. It does prove that rule doesn't apply to spinoffs, thankfully.

    I still don't understand why Bond novels doesn't get release at a a factory rate, with a least one per year.

    I guess they have better to do instead, like re-release inferior versions of existing books, release book with nothing in it (notebook) that nobody care or "have to" find American publisher to re-release (late by few month because why not be ponctual?) already existing books (and that in a world where Amazon deliver all around the world in the first place)...

    I agree, I guess that IFP doesn't like money. A year and a half between books (adult Bond and spinoffs individually) isn't much to ask for.

    I'm pretty much always ready for a new Bond mission in book or film.

    I enjoyed the Gardner years the 80s and after, continued but became more distracted by life events in the 90s. Caught up with it many years on to be honest. Publishing every year generates a lot of content. So taking the long view, a pause and contribution by different authors is both a relief and a risk for what can play out.

    Some structure and focus is welcome of course.

    I agree with you about everything @RichardTheBruce in particular with structure and focus. It seemed like IFP has come close to getting those right. Namely with the Anthony Horowitz trilogy and the Kim Sherwood trilogy. There were some bigger than usual gaps with Horowitz, and personal problems with Sherwood. But, at least IFP has gotten authors for long term contracts, unlike Faulks-Deaver-Boyd. One can hope that that will continue. On a yearly basis, in the next few years. Also, as you said @RichardTheBruce I'm always ready for a new Bond adventure, in book, film or video game.
  • LucknFateLucknFate 007 In New York
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    Announcing The Hook and the Eye: a Felix Leiter adventure by Raymond Benson
    Ian Fleming Publications is pleased to announce a new novel coming soon from 007 continuation author Raymond Benson. The Hook and the Eye focuses on Felix Leiter, James Bond’s trusted American friend and ally. This full-length novel will be released digitally in ten instalments, beginning on May 27th, recalling the serialisation of classic pulp fiction in the early twentieth century. This will be followed by the paperback publication of the full story on October 2nd.

    Felix Leiter – James Bond’s trusted friend and ally – takes centre stage in a brand new adventure by legendary Bond novelist, Raymond Benson.

    It is 1952. Felix has lost his job at the CIA and finds himself working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency. What starts as a simple surveillance job turns into a matter of life and death when Felix stumbles upon a murder and a cabal of spies embedded in Manhattan. Hired to transport the impossibly beautiful and impossibly secretive Dora from New York to Texas, Felix is thrust into a non-stop adventure, where danger and deceit lie in wait around every bend in the road.

    The Hook and the Eye is a mystery, a romance, a spy story, a road trip tale and a postcard of a lost Americana. It is also Raymond Benson at his very best.

    IFPL’s Publishing Director Simon Ward commented “Raymond may be a Bond author, but he was born to write Felix Leiter. He came to us with a story – one filled with intrigue, mystery and danger – and it was exactly what we were looking for. We are thrilled to be working with Raymond again and we think the fans are going to love the journey he takes our favourite CIA agent on. I think it’s the best ‘Bond universe’ book Raymond has ever written.”

    Author Raymond Benson added “Having worked on this project in secrecy since May 2024, I am now pleased and proud to finally present the first ever Felix Leiter novel, appropriately set in Ian Fleming’s timeline of the 1950s between the character’s appearances in Live and Let Die and Diamonds are Forever. As a native Texan myself, I’ve always had an affinity for 007’s close American friend.”

    So how, and when, can you read this new adventure? Starting on May 27th the eBook serialisation will begin with ‘The Hook and the Eye: Episode 1’ containing the first four chapters of the novel. This will be followed every two weeks with a new episode, concluding on September 30th with the tenth instalment. Episodes will be released via updates to the original eBook file, so be aware that in order to read them you’ll need to either enable automatic file updates on your e-reader device, or manually download the updated files. Following the final ‘Episode’ release, we’ll also be publishing a physical paperback edition of The Hook and the Eye. This is currently available to pre-order, exclusively via our website.

    Readers in the UK can pre-order the eBook direct from us (and can also access a special bundle price for both the digital and physical versions together), whilst readers around the world can pre-order from their preferred eBook retailer.

    We’re very excited to share this thrilling story with you over the coming months.

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    https://www.ianfleming.com/announcing-the-hook-and-the-eye/?v=0b3b97fa6688
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    Well, that is a good news! I like the sound of it, and like to see there is things (on the form of a new adventure) happing on the literary side.
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    MaxCasino wrote: »
    A modern spy Bond thriller sounds fantastic
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