[zencat]

From CBn's Main Page...

First Details of Young Bond Book 3

_{Bond to battle Russian spies in the darkest corners of London}

---UPDATE---

Charlie Higson Completes 'Young Bond Book 3'

_{Also, past character to return in the third Young Bond novel}

---UPDATE---

Young Bond Book 3 Available To Pre-order

_{Charlie Higson's third Young Bond novel due on 4 Jan 2007}

---UPDATE---

Charlie Higson On The 'Young Bond Book 3' Working Title

_{'Shoot The Moon'}

---UPDATE---

'Young Bond Book 3' Set To Be Longest Bond Novel Ever?

_{Listed at 400 pages at amazon.co.uk}

This post has been edited by Qwerty: 08 September 2006 - 02:32 AM

[Michigansoftball#1]

Excellent...I love the Higson books.

[zencat]

Me too. And I really like the sound of the Book 3 plot.

But what could a "computer" be in the 1930s, and what could it be used for?

[Qwerty]

Sounds pretty good to me.

Jan '07 - Noted.

Hopefully we'll see a massive US launch for that one (or even Blood Fever still.)

[Michigansoftball#1]

zencat, on 18 October 2005 - 11:36, said:

But what could a "computer" be in the 1930s, and what could it be used for?

British code breakers in World War II based at Bletchley Park built the precurser to today's computers....it did take up a whole room though.

There was a documentary on the History Channel sometime back about it.

[Qwerty]

Michigansoftball#1, on 18 October 2005 - 14:20, said:

zencat, on 18 October 2005 - 11:36, said:

But what could a "computer" be in the 1930s, and what could it be used for?

British code breakers in World War II based at Bletchley Park built the precurser to today's computers....it did take up a whole room though.

There was a documentary on the History Channel sometime back about it.

And also the fantastic movie, Engima, that is centered around that topic.

[zencat]

Michigansoftball#1, on 18 October 2005 - 11:20, said:

zencat, on 18 October 2005 - 11:36, said:

But what could a "computer" be in the 1930s, and what could it be used for?

British code breakers in World War II based at Bletchley Park built the precurser to today's computers....it did take up a whole room though.

There was a documentary on the History Channel sometime back about it.

You know, I think I saw that doc. Yes, it could be something like this. Cool.

[Michigansoftball#1]

Qwerty, on 18 October 2005 - 15:21, said:

And also the fantastic movie, Engima, that is centered around that topic.

Yes, I have that movie on DVD....its a good movie - fascinating subject matter too.

[Qwerty]

Michigansoftball#1, on 18 October 2005 - 14:23, said:

Qwerty, on 18 October 2005 - 15:21, said:

And also the fantastic movie, Engima, that is centered around that topic.

Yes, I have that movie on DVD....its a good movie - fascinating subject matter too.

Yep, me too. Underrated, in my opinion.

Okay, sorry for deserting...back on topic.

[zencat]

I love how Higson is finding subject matter that works in the 30s context, but is relevant and Bondian even today. Genetic engineering, computers, pirates (whoops).

[007_Stef]

did anyone notice how alike the picture is of this topic in the home page and henry cavill?...hmmm

[Michigansoftball#1]

zencat, on 18 October 2005 - 15:50, said:

I love how Higson is finding subject matter that works in the 30s context, but is relevant and Bondian even today. Genetic engineering, computers, pirates (whoops).

Actually popular misconception there. Pirates do exist today....they are just more high-tech these days. That's a reason why sailboats and yachts usually carry weapons.

[zencat]

Michigansoftball#1, on 18 October 2005 - 12:08, said:

zencat, on 18 October 2005 - 15:50, said:

I love how Higson is finding subject matter that works in the 30s context, but is relevant and Bondian even today. Genetic engineering, computers, pirates (whoops).

Actually popular misconception there. Pirates do exist today....they are just more high-tech these days. That's a reason why sailboats and yachts usually carry weapons.

Yep. That's true. (I was just joking around.) My dad used to have a yacht and, yes, it had a small concealed arsenal onboard because of pirates. It is a REAL danger.

[stromberg]

Bet we'll get a reference that the "Computer" is a predecessor to FRWLs Lektor.

[Mona Lovesit]

stromberg, on 19 October 2005 - 03:21, said:

Bet we'll get a reference that the "Computer" is a predecessor to FRWLs Lektor. 

Sound like an emigma.

[zencat]

Yes, that it does.

Hey, I just noticed Mr. Asterix did a header for our new Young Bond Book 3 section. Click back into the story to have a look. VERY nice.

[Gri007]

Yep. It sounds good and exciting. I think the title is always the best bit to hear before the release of the book

[zencat]

In case people missed it in this main page story, the release date for Book 3 is confirmed for January 2007.

[K1Bond007]

zencat, on 18 December 2005 - 14:53, said:

In case people missed it in this main page story, the release date for Book 3 is confirmed for January 2007.

If only the U.S. would do that. Why is there a gap between the release of the UK and the U.S. book anyway? I don't get what they're doing to waste 5-6 months... ? Lift -> Elevator, Honour -> Honor. Big deal. The book could be edited in two days time, tops.

Stupid publishers....

[Qwerty]

While I always end up ordering from the UK first now, I agree. It'd be nice to see both countries get the book at (nearly) the same time.

[K1Bond007]

Qwerty, on 18 December 2005 - 18:36, said:

While I always end up ordering from the UK first now, I agree. It'd be nice to see both countries get the book at (nearly) the same time.

Well IMHO, the longer the gap, the more sales they lose. This is a different age than say 10 years ago. 10 years ago, the vast majority couldn't do anything about it. Today, the Internet era, all I gotta do is goto Amazon.co.uk and order it and they'll ship overseas. Now the U.S. publisher just lost my cash. So ... why am I complaining? Well, I like hardback books, but this time I'm leaning towards importing. 5-6 months is far too long. Hell thats 2-3 months more than last time.

[DLibrasnow]

Qwerty, on 18 December 2005 - 18:36, said:

While I always end up ordering from the UK first now, I agree. It'd be nice to see both countries get the book at (nearly) the same time.

Yes, I'm glad I got the UK edition of SilverFin not only because it gave me a chance to read the book much earlier but also because the US edition was censored.

[Qwerty]

DLibrasnow, on 18 December 2005 - 22:22, said:

Qwerty, on 18 December 2005 - 18:36, said:

While I always end up ordering from the UK first now, I agree. It'd be nice to see both countries get the book at (nearly) the same time.

Yes, I'm glad I got the UK edition of SilverFin not only because it gave me a chance to read the book much earlier but also because the US edition was censored.

That too; an added incentive.

[zencat]

Some fresh news on Young Bond Book 3:

New ‘Book 3’ Details, Past Character to Return!

So who do we think this returning character could be?

[Jim]

Nice site, JC.

As for the question - aside from "disappointing and obvious" answers like the Aunt and May and some of the other schoolboys - personally I hope it's Martini the horse.

In a tin of catfood.

That Bond is forced to eat at gunpoint.

[zencat]

Jim, on 17 February 2006 - 10:50, said:

Nice site, JC.

As for the question - aside from "disappointing and obvious" answers like the Aunt and May and some of the other schoolboys - personally I hope it's Martini the horse.

In a tin of catfood.

That Bond is forced to eat at gunpoint.

LOL.

Hey, sounds Bondian to me! And I have a feeling this might be the "dark and gritty" Young Bond novel, so... Chow down, Jimmy.

[DLibrasnow]

I think it will be Amy. Thats because of a line in the second book where he mentions that Amy never spoke ever again about what happened to Zoltan.

Personally, I found Vendetta a more compelling character.

[Jim]

zencat, on 17 February 2006 - 18:53, said:

Jim, on 17 February 2006 - 10:50, said:

Nice site, JC.

As for the question - aside from "disappointing and obvious" answers like the Aunt and May and some of the other schoolboys - personally I hope it's Martini the horse.

In a tin of catfood.

That Bond is forced to eat at gunpoint.

LOL.

Hey, sounds Bondian to me! And I have a feeling this might be the "dark and gritty" Young Bond novel, so... Chow down, Jimmy.

Von Kiddyfiddler smiled. Horribly. "Do you like animals, Bond?"

James, his right eye now filling with blood and still hurting like hell, raised his head slowly. "Yes. But," he continued, spitting across the desk at her, "I couldn't eat a whole one."

She raised her left eyebrow. "Funny you should say that..."

[DLibrasnow]

Hey zencat, I didn't realize you were also a fellow supporter of the Vendetta character. Personally, I thought she was a far more interesting character than Amy.

[Qwerty]

Now on the CBn mainpage...

Charlie Higson Completes 'Young Bond Book 3'
Also, past character to return in the third Young Bond novel

This is great news John! Personally, I hope it is Amy because I think she was (on the whole) featured somewhat less than many of the other characters in Blood Fever and there is room for advancing that character on.