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Fan Events

Another fun bond locations cruise!

We had major fun in October 2021! Join us for future cruises and events!
Nothing like a hot meal in New Orleans
We start to settle in at our private New Orleans showing of No Time to Die
Spearing Vargas at Love Beach, The Bahamas
Carnival Cruise Casino Cosplay
Ken assaults Atlantis on Paradise Island
Bimini was a port of call for 007
A windy morning atop the pretitles house from Never Say Never Again
A light bite at sea
Casino night is always popular
NOLA nighttime Live and Let Die tour
Bat cave with James Bond, from Thunderball
Books, Fan Events, Movies, Props and Collectibles, Weird and Wonderful

Our 5th Bond fan cruise announced!

Join at sea with some of the world’s top Bond experts
Oh, boy, 007! This is your chance to join the only group running fan events in North America for Bond fans. And some of the tip-top Bond experts on Earth are scheduled for seminars, themed games, locations visits and fun! A fabulous cruise is on tap, including Bond/Fleming locations tours in not less than 3 cities–tours touching locations visited by 5 James Bond actors! Join us! FanCruise5: Bond For Glory!
Books, Fan Events

call for papers: GOLDFINGER!

JAMES BOND AS POPULAR ICON: GOLDFINGER AT 60 (AND 55) Call For Papers for SAMLA ’91 — Goldfinger—the seventh James Bond novel by Ian Fleming published in 1959—has achieved an iconic status in the series. The novel brings together many of Fleming’s chief strengths as a writer—such as his vivid creation of larger-than-life-villains, suspenseful description of competitive games, and evocation of the power of precious metals and stones. The novel also introduces key “gadgets” such as the Aston Martin DBIII, and explores key Fleming themes such as organized crime, homosexuality, and American culture. Equally, if one film can claim to have established the identity of Bond as a global cinematic icon, that film is Goldfinger. Guy Hamilton’s 1964 adaptation set the formula of the Bond movie for decades, complete with thrilling pre-title sequence, dazzling opening credits and powerful theme song (sung here by Shirley Bassey), deadly henchman (Oddjob) and the gadget-laden car (the Aston Martin DBV). This panel will use the 60th and 55th anniversaries of novel and film in 2019 as an opportunity to examine the enduring power of various elements of the Bond “formula” created by Fleming and the filmmakers, and to reevaluate the continuing popularity of Bond in popular culture. Paper proposals are invited on any aspect of Fleming’s novel, Hamilton’s film, and the relationship between the novel and its adaptation. Given the conference theme of “Languages: Power, Identity, Relationships,” papers that explore the language of Fleming, and/or issues of power, identity, and relationships in Goldfinger are especially welcome.  Please send 250-word proposals, brief bios, and A/V requirements to Oliver Buckton (obuckton@fau.edu) and Matt Sherman (baconbond@gmail.com) by May 15th, 2019. BondFanEvents has a coupon we can share with buyers of The Many Facets of Diamonds Are Forever–the book that arose from a set of prior SAMLA discussions–a 30% discount when purchased direct from Lexington books (in either an electronic or hardcover edition)! Send us a PM, and note the new book cover as shown here and on site: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498567589/The-Many-Facets-of-Diamonds-Are-Forever-James-Bond-on-Page-and-Screen#
What joy! A collection on my favorite Bond book, the one with most wit. This sparkling collection offers interesting perspectives both on the film and on the more lackluster but still worthwhile novel of that title. Both novel and film focus on America during its age of unrivaled power. — Jeremy Black, University of Exeter, author of The World of James Bond: The Lives and Times of 007 The Many Facets of Diamonds Are Forever offers an abundance of riches for both Fleming scholars and fans. In particular, Guy Hamilton’s 1971 adaptation of Fleming’s novel receives considerable attention and, in the phrasing of one of the volume’s fine contributors, proves to be a ‘key transitional film for the Bond series.’ Readers and viewers alike will find much of value in this anthology. — Stephen Watt, Indiana University (Interview with the author, available at https://jamesbondradio.com/inside-oliver-bucktons-new-book-the-many-facets-of-diamonds-are-forever/)
Books, Fan Events, Movies, Props and Collectibles

BONDLIST: Insider Updates for June 2019

A new (or is it an old?) tour event is coming soon—watch for a special BONDLIST announcement over the coming days! BONDLIST is celebrating many years of events “by the numbers” with very sincere thanks to so many of you reading this edition of BONDLIST!

https://bondfanevents.com/bond-by-the-numbers/

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The new Bond novel is hitting shelves in the UK and around the world, FOREVER AND A DAY. A friend and I had the pleasure to touch base with author Anthony Horowitz recently, and the new volume looks to be exciting—and highlights will update for a special edition of JAMES BOND’S CUISINE.

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EON BOND 25 is in a wee bit of a holding pattern, as new Bond director Danny Boyle tinkers with the script and as EON and its team completes other projects, but the late 2019 date looks solid right now. BONDLIST will host a special event for the film premiere.

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I’ve contributed to three new Bond books due out soon, including one on the world of Bond and spy fandom and one focused solely on DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, a fun and favorite film and novel. I’ll keep you posted.

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I’ve placed over 20 lots on eBay, most of them rare and unusual plus the last one of each kind I have in stock. Send a note to make a sweet deal—and to discuss a few last remaining hero props not appropriate for eBay!

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Our fan group is returning to Dragon*Con Atlanta this year. Walking in the annual Dragon*Con Parade in costume is a big rush of excitement. You don’t need an elaborate costume to join us!

This year, we have a special car and special guest with our group. Actress/dancer/choreographer Trina Parks, THUMPER in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, will be escorted in the Dragon*Con Parade in a white Lotus with matching styling from the rare edition that appeared in THE SPY WHO LOVED ME!

We have a limited number of Parade Walker Passes, so let us know soon if you want to be Bond, a leading lady or villain in the Parade with us!

You need not march in the Parade “to have a ball” with Trina and friends at Dragon*Con. Write for more.

https://bondfanevents.com/2018-dragoncon/

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BEING JAMES BOND posted a fabulous 007 locations video from our recent Louisiana tours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaXZqF4tbUY and check out our photo album also: https://www.facebook.com/connect007/posts/2058722097673038

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Matt & Janine Sherman are leading a February 2019 tour of Israel, working in tandem with Tom Short of TSCM! If you are interested in a tour following biblical sites of the Holy Land, check it out!

http://www.tomthepreacher.com/israel