The Greatest Book on Bond EVER!!....

[LeiterCIA]

'The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book' Coming In May

New book on the 007 movies, due for release on 30 May 2006

Written by Devin Zydel (19 Mar, 2006, 20:00)

While 2005 was an excellent year for books about the Bond novels, movies, and more, 2006 certainly has new releases lined up as well. One of which, The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book, by Deborah Lipp, is due for release on 30 May 2006.

The book, covering many of the aspects of the James Bond film series, will run at an impressive 526 pages and will be published in the UK and US by Sterling & Ross. An excerpt about the new book from the official website (http://www.jamesbondfanbook.com) follows:

The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book is a never-before compiled compendium of lists, facts, anecdotes, trivia, commentary, photos and much, much more, about the most valuable movie franchise in movie history. Filled with minutiae culled from the far-reaches of the planet, The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book is your one-stop shop for all things Bond, including a detailed listing of every Bond movie ever made, the actors, the guns, the gadgets, the girls, the cars and everything in-between. A must for even the casual Bond fan.

* Best Girls.
* Worst Songs.
* Best Actors.
* Number of Explosions.
* Quantity of Vodka Martinis.
* Favorite One-Liners.
* Most evil villains.
* and so much more...

www.jamesbondfanbook.com

Pre-order now for discounted prices at Amazon: £10.31 in the UK and $13.57 in the US.
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....Major Congrats Kara!!! :jump2:

[Daltons Chin Dimple]

Already pre-ordered my copy here in the UK !

[Kara Milovy]

Wow! Thanks, guys. You rock.

[BeauButabi]

I'll go right now to amazon and pre-order it!

[UNCLEagent]

THIS is the book I've been waiting for - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

Do you get the same benefit as the author if we preorder it off of Amazon, versus retail or the publisher? Does it matter?

[Kara Milovy]

If you go to http://www.jamesbondfanbook.com and click through an Amazon or purchase link, I get a (tiny) kickback. Other than that, I can't offer a discount. I'll see what happens when I have books.

[UNCLEagent]

I don't want a discount!

I just want to make sure that whoever I purchase it from isn't cutting you out of the deal.

Do you get a greater percentage if it is purchsed at the full price - versus the discounted price at Amazon?

[Kara Milovy]

Oh, I see. I get a percentage of the net, so it's based on the price at which it's sold. But sales are good. I am happy to see discounted sales. The numbers make me happy. :)

[Daltons Chin Dimple]

So are you going to sign a few copies and send them over to EON as gifts ? One to Daniel Craig, one each to Babs and Michael, one to Amy Pascal at Sony ???? Get yourself in there. Maybe get invited to a premiere, or asked to help write the DVD documentaries going forward ? A crack at some script ideas etc. ?

Maybe one to Raymond Benson too ? Any in you can get !

[LeiterCIA]

Screw discounts... I want an AUTOGRAPH! :D

[Kara Milovy]

Autographs will be available. Somehow. Probably I'll have to charge extra so I can ship autographed books.

Eon does not like unauthorized books. So much so, in fact, that they don't even let their people endorse or review unauthorized books.

[neglet]

For those readers far away, you could always print up some snazzy book plates and then personalize them. Then you only have to mail the bookplate (less postage) and the reader can stick it in their book. I don't know if that reduces the value of the autograph (not that anyone here would resell on E-bay, they'll all sleep with it under their pillows!), or makes it seem less "official," but it wouldn't require someone getting the book to you in person.

[Kara Milovy]

For those readers far away, you could always print up some snazzy book plates and then personalize them. Then you only have to mail the bookplate (less postage) and the reader can stick it in their book. I don't know if that reduces the value of the autograph (not that anyone here would resell on E-bay, they'll all sleep with it under their pillows!), or makes it seem less "official," but it wouldn't require someone getting the book to you in person.
Wow. Great idea. I've talked to lots of authors about the inconvenience of shipping autographed books, and none of them have ever come up with that!

[neglet]

Hey, I was just dreaming things up to prepare for the day when my novel finally gets published to astonishing worldwide demand. :ohwell:

[Daltons Chin Dimple]

Whether Eon like them or not, I am sure they wouldn't say no to a free copy ! And hey, it might open another door. Nothing to lose.

[LeiterCIA]

Autographs will be available. Somehow. Probably I'll have to charge extra so I can ship autographed books. Ship?? Hell I was thinking about taking you out to lunch for my autograph!! :D

[Kara Milovy]

I'll charge extra to everyone but you, Felix. ;)

[Cooper]

Hey,

Being new to this little posting community I had no idea you were Deborah Lipp!

My brother (another big Bond fan) fwded your NY Times piece when it appeared months ago. I really enjoyed it and I look forward to the book.

Congratulations!

[Kara Milovy]

Hey,

Being new to this little posting community I had no idea you were Deborah Lipp!

My brother (another big Bond fan) fwded your NY Times piece when it appeared months ago. I really enjoyed it and I look forward to the book.

Congratulations!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the article, Cooper. It was hard to write -- newspaper deadlines...wow.

I posted anonymously here and at other boards for several years, since 2000 I think. I only "came out" when the book was picked up.

[Kara Milovy]

Just to let y'all know, release is now scheduled for late June, not late May.

[Kara Milovy]

Okay, now the release date is September 30.

Sorry for the confusion. It just changed TODAY.

[LeiterCIA]

Okay, now the release date is September 30.

Sorry for the confusion. It just changed TODAY.

Is that gonna mess up the cruise?

[UNCLEagent]

Okay, now the release date is September 30.

Sorry for the confusion. It just changed TODAY.

My initial response was that it sucks worse than hot monkey vomit, but it does put you closer to the film's release.

[Kara Milovy]

Well, it was changed to be closer to the film. The cruise should still be fine.

[PhuYuck]

I was just looking at Amazon earlier today to see if the book had been released yet (thinking about it being late June now) and then noticed your information here about it being late September. Oh well, in waiting I will appreciate it even more when I do obtain my copy!

Kara, will you possibly be making any book store appearances anywhere for a book signing?

By the way - - I LOVE the look of the new cover!!

[Kara Milovy]

I certainly hope to make book store appearances. They always help with sales and they're fun (if exhausting). I will try to emphasize local appearances, because my promotional budget isn't that amazing, but there will certainly be something in NYC.

The change in release date was to tie-in with a big Barnes & Noble promotion. I'm excited about that.

Thanks. I'm thrilled with the cover. I think it will help sales. Naked girls and guns do that.

[PhuYuck]

Thanks for the additional information, Kara. And if I'm anywhere close to a NYC book store at the time of your appearance, I'll swing by with my copy! I'm so looking forward to getting my grubby hands on this book, you have no idea!!

Have a great weekend!