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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!"
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.
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.
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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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.
Status through the yesasia.com account I established: Processing.
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]
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?
I actually had no idea they still did novelizations of films. That's kind of heartwarming.
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.