Kingsley Amis

Colonel Sun, Pan Books, 1971 Kingsley Amis, under the pen name Robert Markham, was the first author to take on Bond after Ian Fleming's death in 1964. Colonel Sun became the first in a long line of continuation books, penned by authors keen to continue Ian Fleming's cultural legacy.

Sir Kingsley Amis was a prolific and celebrated author, with perhaps his most famous novel being his debut, Lucky Jim. He was born on April 16, 1922 and died on October 22 1995. His son, Martin Amis, is also a well-known and popular novelist.

Penguin, 2008

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Quantum of Solace released in Hardcover
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Ian Fleming's James Bond short stories will be released in a single hardcover volume by Penguin.
Ian Fleming: Where Bond Began
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Former Bond girl JOANNA LUMLEY investigates the life of Ian Fleming to coincide with the centenary of his birth and this weekend’s UK release of the 22nd Bond movie. 18.10 on BBC 1
The Story of James Bond - A Tribute to Ian Fleming
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The Ian Fleming Centenary presents The Story of James Bond – A Tribute to Ian Fleming, at the London Palladium Theatre on Sunday 5 October 2008. Arranged for the family by Ian Fleming’s niece, Lucy Fleming this unique and glamorous evening will mark the final event in the Ian Fleming Centenary year.
By Royal Command Publication
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The fifth instalment of the globally popular Young Bond series, By Royal Command By Charlie Higson is to be released.
Miss Moneypenny's Final Fling
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The Miss Moneypenny Diaries series concludes with Final Fling - published by John Murray and released on May 1st.
Imperial War Museum Exhibition
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For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond at the Imperial War Museum