Welcome to one of the World's oldest and most comprehensive James Bond & Ian Fleming sites dedicated to the global 007 phenomenon. Over 8,000 pages of content in English. Launched in September 2004 by Sweden's foremost James Bond expert, Anders Frejdh, who also manages 007 actor George Lazenby since 2013.
To those of you who missed the 40th Anniversary celebration of Octopussy at Nene Valley Railway earlier this month and would like a signed limited-edition photo from the VIP guests, FSWL exclusively offers a selection for sale. Note: All prices include PayPal fee, handling and tracked shipping worldwide, as well as a 5 GBP donation for NVR.
Published: 2023-06-22
FSWL contributor and stunt expert Jon Auty remember British stuntman and stunt coordinator Dinny Powell who worked on 10 James Bond films during his extra-ordinary career in the film and television industry. Our thoughts are with his family members.
Published: 2023-06-09
Exactly 40 years ago today, on 6th June 1983, Roger Moore's sixth and penultimate film as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007, Octopussy, premiered in the UK.
Published: 2023-06-06
On the Train Tracks of 007 written by FSWL contributor Marc Hernandez is now available from the The Great British Book Shop website. The book is filled with personal anecdotes, location directions, and never before published photos - the ultimate guide to James Bond's adventures at Nene Valley Railway in the UK. Foreword by director John Glen. The book is designed by FSWL reader Martijn Mulder, the man behind On The Tracks of 007, and published by DMD Digital.
Published: 2023-06-05
FSWL contributor Mark Cerulli reports from So Many Dreams, the first-ever solo exhibit of James Bond 007 actor Pierce Brosnan’s artwork, where he got to speak with the man himself. The exhibit was displayed in Los Angeles from May 14 until May 21, 2023.
Published: 2023-05-27
FSWL contributor Mark Cerulli remembers the American rock artist Tina Turner who has passed away in Switzerland at the age of 83. Among many classic songs, Turner performed the theme song for the 1995 James Bond film Goldeneye starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's 007.
Published: 2023-05-24
FSWL contributor Brian Smith, our man in Edinburgh, reviews Shooting Stars, the autobiography of the late British cinematographer Michael Reed. Although there are the usual disadvantages of being self-published, this book more than makes up for it in size (A4, 155 pages), readability and insider movie-making knowledge. Mike chronicles an engrossing personal and professional story.
Published: 2023-05-19
FSWL contributor Brian Smith, our man in Edinburgh, reviews Charlie Higson's first adult James Bond novel, On His Majesty's Secret Service. The book includes a memorable villain with a mad yet plausible scheme, beautiful women, fast chases, fights and suspense. James Bond is back in action and Charlie has reclaimed the throne as the King of Bond.
Published: 2023-05-04
FSWL contributor Mark Cerulli reports from his last trip to Palácio Estoril Hotel, one of the locations in Portugal used for the filming of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) starring George Lazenby as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007.
Published: 2023-05-03
Want to read On Her Majesty's Secret Service cinematographer Michael Reed's self-published memoir book Shooting Stars? From Sweden With Love exclusively offers the last available copies to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK according to Mike's wishes. The price is 40 GBP + shipping cost. Payment via PayPal.
Published: 2023-04-23
FSWL contributor Ajay Chowdhury reports from Ian Fleming Publications' exclusive event at The London Library on 13th April 2023 celebrating seven decades of the literary 007. A junkanoo of James Bond Journalists enjoyed celebrating 70 years of 007. FSWL founder Anders Frejdh could not attend but was represented by designer Mark Witherspoon who took some lovely pictures for our site.
Published: 2023-04-16
James Bond is still a cultural force to be reckoned with. Ian Fleming was non-parochial, patriotic with an internationalist view of the world.
Published: 2023-04-13
In a PM from Miss Moneypenny's desk in London, Ian Fleming Publications has announced that the new definitive editions of Ian Flemings James Bond books were released on 13th April 2023. On the day exactly 70 years since Fleming's first groundbreaking 007 novel, Casino Royale, was published.
Published: 2023-04-13
Independent publisher of beautifully crafted editions, The Folio Society, will release a new Limited Edition of Ian Fleming's Casino Royale on 4 April 2023.
Published: 2023-04-03
On His Majesty’s Secret Service: Charlie Higson has been commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications to write a new James Bond adventure to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The book will be published on 4 May 2023 in partnership with the National Literacy Trust.
Published: 2023-03-31
In a PM from Miss Moneypenny's desk in London, Ian Fleming Publications has presented Charlie Higson as the author of a new James Bond 007 novel, On His Majesty's Secret Service. Classification: Gold level (For Your Eyes Only)
Published: 2023-03-31
Join Spinal Research in the UK on Thursday 18th May 2023 at The Imperial War Museum North in Manchester for a James Bond themed night to remember.
Published: 2023-03-22
2023 marks the 40th Anniversary since the release of Octopussy (1983) directed by John Glen starring Sir Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's 007. To celebrate the anniversary, FSWL reader Martijn Mulder of On The Tracks of 007 is organising a special event over the 3-4 June weekend at Nene Valley Railway in the UK, one of the filming locations.
Published: 2023-03-19
In a PM from Miss Moneypenny's desk in London, Ian Fleming Publications has presented the new British book covers for this year's 70th anniversary of Casino Royale, the first James Bond novel written by Ian Fleming.
Published: 2023-03-15
The paperback edition of the explosive Sunday Times bestseller With a Mind to Kill written by Anthony Horowitz is published on 27th April 2023.
Published: 2023-03-10
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