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[Tybre]

I don't get why anyone would want these things, personally. They're unnecessarily large and cumbersome. The pages of omnibi are generally of poorer quality than the individuals. In some cases the print is so large it's distracting. Just seem so utterly pointless to me. Oh well. To each their own I suppose.

[tdalton]

I'm with Loomis on this one. I can't stand reading omnibi either. I have one Bond omnibus, and find it so hard to read that I still went to the library to check out the books that were contained within the omnibus because it was easier to read that way.

With that said, I really like the title they've come up with. Not crazy at all about the cover art (it's absolutely terrible), but CHOICE OF WEAPONS is a very good title.

[DAN LIGHTER]

It look very nice. I know what you mean Loomis. Rather than read my Union Trilogy I am looking for first editions as I dont want to break my lovely copy of the Union Trilogy up. They will look good on the shelf.

[Qwerty]

Raymond Benson's Choice of Weapons cover art revealed

Second omnibus of James Bond adventures

[Double-Oh Agent]

The inclusion of Midsummer Night's Doom and Live At Five -- Yay!!!

Apparently, we won't be getting the never-released The Heart Of Erzulie. Bummer.

It looks even more likely now that we'll never see the "lost" Bond short story. About the only way it seems it could ever happen would be if IFP ever did a collection of the continuation short stories (i.e. of Raymond Benson and Samantha Weinberg...and Charlie Higson???...along with any future authors' stories.)

The cover artwork looks fine and will go well with The Union Trilogy omnibus. If nothing else, at least The Union Trilogy and Choice Of Weapons give us all of Benson's published Bond short stories in book form.

[Bucky]

hmm. im not sure if i should get these or the books individually when i finish gardner and move onto benson. it would be nice to have the short stories and only have to buy two books.

[Qwerty]

Apparently, we won't be getting the never-released The Heart Of Erzulie. Bummer.

Would love to see a novelization collection with that story included.

[Qwerty]

Pre-order Raymond Benson's Choice of Weapons: Three 007 Novels

Second James Bond omnibus now listed on Amazon.com

[Matt_13]

What does Mr. Benson think of the YBN?

[Gabriel]

How about releasing some omnibuses of John Gardner's books now?

[darthbond]

I am really excited to pick this one up. I was on tour with a group heading to New York for Europe and I picked up the Union Trilogy for $20 at a Barnes and Nobles. I was visiting some of the Bond locales, and I already brought Goldfinger with me, so why not?

darthbond

[Qwerty]

Raymond Benson's Choice of Weapons 007 anthology to launch on 12 September

Plus: Special early print run to debut at Chicago's Printers Row Book Fair in June

[DAN LIGHTER]

That's good news. I hope to get my hands on this when it comes out early. Got to get it so I have the set. They have done a good job here and it's worth it just for the introduction.

[zerominus]

Does anyone know how the early release will differ to the September release? A difference in cover art, wording or something else perhaps? Is it possible to order the early version anywhere online?

[Bucky]

hope this gets a similar hardback edition to the one for the union trilogy since i feel like that works much better for a book this size.

[Righty007]

Raymond Benson's Choice of Weapons 007 anthology to launch on 12 September

Plus: Special early print run to debut at Chicago's Printers Row Book Fair in June

coco1997 will be attending the Chicago's Printers Row Book Fair today.

[Righty007]

Courtesy of coco1997 and Mr. Benson:



Thanks, guys!

[coco1997]

Glad to be of help, Righty! Will be uploading a pic of myself and Raymond at the book signing shortly.

[Righty007]

Glad to be of help, Righty! Will be uploading a pic of myself and Raymond at the book signing shortly.

Can't wait to see it!

[terminus]

Lucky boy, coco! I was bemoaning the other day that Benson never seems to come to do signings round the UK anymore (if he ever did for the Bond books).

I will have to satisfy myself with the Deaver signing!

Is it just the remaining three novels in the the anthology - or have we got any unexpected extra's?

[Righty007]

Is it just the remaining three novels in the the anthology - or have we got any unexpected extra's?

It also includes the short stories "Live at Five" and "Midsummer Night's Doom."

[terminus]

Cool Will be looking forward to it then, not got those.

[coco1997]

Here's the picture of me and Mr. Benson at the Printers Row Lit Fest. My girlfriend and I had to quickly dive under cover moments after this was taken as the rain started to pour and didn't let up for another hour or so. You'd think Mother Nature would realize that rain and paper don't mix well...

[terminus]

Awesome. I shall have to get a picture of me with Deaver to make you jealous, coco.

[Righty007]

Here's the picture of me and Mr. Benson at the Printers Row Lit Fest. My girlfriend and I had to quickly dive under cover moments after this was taken as the rain started to pour and didn't let up for another hour or so. You'd think Mother Nature would realize that rain and paper don't mix well...

Finally some proof! I was beginning to wonder if coco just forged Benson's signature on that book.

[Solex Agitator]

Does anyone have any serious intel on this receiving the hardcover treatment? Has anyone asked Mr. Benson directly?

[Righty007]

Courtesy of coco1997 and Mr. Benson:



Thanks, guys!

coco1997 is giving this to me while we're in San Diego for Comic-Con. Can't wait to see it!

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Does anyone have any serious intel on this receiving the hardcover treatment? Has anyone asked Mr. Benson directly?

I second this request. I've just ordered both omnibuses but am tempted to pick up the hardcover Union Trilogy instead (if there's a hardcover Choice of Weapons on its way!).