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'Choice of Weapons' launch party, Sept 12


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#1 zencat

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Posted 06 August 2010 - 06:47 PM



Raymond Benson to be joined by Live at Five Bond girl Janet Davies at launch event


Raymond Benson confirms that JANET DAVIES (anchor on Chicago's Channel 7) will attend the CHOICE OF WEAPONS book launch party on September 12, 2:00pm, at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL. Janet appeared as "herself" as the Bond-girl in the included short story, "Live at Five." Fans are also encouraged to bring their copies of the original TV GUIDE for signature.

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#2 Righty007

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 06:10 AM

So...who here is going to this? Unfortunately, I will be in school.

#3 The Girl With The Golden Gun

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 11:55 AM

How is this different to the one already listed on the UK Amazon site?
Choice of Weapons

Or is it just that this book has yet to be released in the US? Usually new Bond titles get a US release first, followed by the UK.

#4 zencat

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 03:57 PM

Same book.

#5 K1Bond007

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 02:01 AM

So...who here is going to this? Unfortunately, I will be in school.


I've been thinking about it. I haven't made up my mind yet. We'll see.

#6 coco1997

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 03:44 AM

Same book.


I should be going, assuming I can get the day off of work.

#7 Jeao007

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Posted 13 September 2010 - 05:58 AM

I went and it was an enjoyable experience. Raymond was awesome.
Here are a few pictures from the event:


Here is Raymond and I:
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Here is me with Janet Davis:
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Discussion with Raymond, Janet, and Doug Redenius, who is the vice president of the Ian Fleming Foundation.:
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Signed books:
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#8 Righty007

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Posted 13 September 2010 - 08:50 AM

Wow. Looks like it was a [censored] awesome event. I wish I could have been there!

I can't wait to see the You Only Live Twice II: Back of Beyond RPG you got signed for me! :D

#9 Jeao007

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Posted 13 September 2010 - 09:41 PM

Just sent it in the mail. B)

#10 Righty007

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Posted 13 September 2010 - 10:19 PM

Just sent it in the mail. B)

Thanks, buddy. B)

#11 K1Bond007

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Posted 14 September 2010 - 12:37 AM

I wanted to go, but it was on a Sunday and I'm leaving soon to go out of state in a couple days. :(

#12 Righty007

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Posted 14 September 2010 - 02:29 AM

I wanted to go, but it was on a Sunday and I'm leaving soon to go out of state in a couple days. :(

Bummer. :(