Historian Dan Jones to write new James Bond novella 'All In', out 3 December
Historian Dan Jones has been commissioned to write All In, a James Bond novella set in 1954 Ceylon, announced on James Bond Day (5 October) to mark the National Year of Reading and 70 years of Diamonds Are Forever.
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Centre · 2Historian Dan Jones has been commissioned to write a new James Bond novella, All In, to celebrate the National Year of Reading. Evening StandardN “Historian Dan Jones has been commissioned to write a new James Bond novella to celebrate the National Year of Reading.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Radio TimesN “Historian and bestselling author Dan Jones has been commissioned to write a brand new James Bond adventure to celebrate the National Year of Reading.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1The book pays tribute to Ian Fleming's fourth Bond novel, Diamonds Are Forever, 70 years after its publication in 1956. Evening StandardN “All In pays tribute to Bond creator Ian Fleming’s fourth novel, Diamonds Are Forever, 70 years after its publication in 1956.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Centre · 2It was announced on 5 October, known as James Bond Day because the first 007 film, Dr No, had its world premiere on that date in 1962. Evening StandardN “The new story was announced on October 5, known as “James Bond Day” as it was the date the first 007 film – Dr No – premiered in 1962.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Radio TimesN “The news was announced on Monday (5 October), which has become known as James Bond day thanks to it being the date of the world premiere of the first James Bond film Dr. No in 1962.” Read at Radio Times ↗
Centre · 2The story finds Bond in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1954 as the British are leaving; according to the synopsis he is joined by diamond smuggler Tiffany Case on a mission to track down one of the most valuable stones in the world. Evening StandardN “The action of the new adventure finds Bond in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1954 as the British are leaving.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Radio TimesN “joined by his ally and lover, the diamond smuggler Tiffany Case. 007 is on a mission to track down one of the most valuable stones in the world.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1The synopsis says Bond is lured into a deadly game from the mountains of Kandy to the ocean floor, and must gamble everything: "It's ALL IN – or nothing." Radio TimesN “Bond is lured into a deadly game played from the cool mountains of Kandy to the pitch-black depths of the ocean floor” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 2Jones, whose books include The Plantagenets and Henry V, called the commission "one of the greatest honours in contemporary fiction" and said he was thrilled that Ian Fleming Publications were trusting him to pay tribute to Diamonds Are Forever. Evening StandardN ““Being asked to write a James Bond story is one of the greatest honours in contemporary fiction.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Radio TimesN “Jones’s non-fiction books, which have sold more than a million copies worldwide, include Powers and Thrones, Crusaders, The Templars, The Plantagenets, Wars of the Roses, and Magna Carta.” Read at Radio Times ↗
Centre · 1Radio Times adds that Jones is an ambassador for the National Year of Reading, and that Amanda Douglas, managing director of Ian Fleming Publications, said the campaign's "Go All In" message resonated and hoped the book would encourage readers of all ages to delve into literary Bond. Radio TimesN “He is also an ambassador for the National Year of Reading.”“The campaign’s ‘Go All In’ message really resonated with us.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 1Douglas also said the publisher was supporting the National Literacy Trust again after On His Majesty's Secret Service. Radio TimesN “We are delighted to be supporting the National Literacy Trust once again following the success of On His Majesty’s Secret Service.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Centre · 2All In will be published as a special edition on 3 December, sold via ianflemingshop.com. Evening StandardN “All In will be published as a special edition via ianflemingshop.com on December 3.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Radio TimesN “All In, which will be published as a special edition on Thursday 3 December” Read at Radio Times ↗
Centre · 2Fleming wrote 12 Bond novels and two short story collections, and other authors have continued the series, most recently Charlie Higson with King Zero in September and Kim Sherwood's Hurricane Room in May. Evening StandardN “Several authors have continued the series, most recently Charlie Higson with King Zero, released in September.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Radio TimesN “as well as Hurricane Room, the third and final Double O novel by Kim Sherwood, back in May.” Read at Radio Times ↗
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- Both outlets treat it as a straightforward publishing announcement, leading on Jones's commission and the Diamonds Are Forever tribute, and quoting his statement.
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- Radio Times adds the synopsis, Jones's earlier books, and the publisher's quote; the Standard is shorter and notes the ianflemingshop.com sale route.
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“Being asked to write a James Bond story is one of the greatest honours in contemporary fiction.” — Evening Standard
“The plot of the new novella finds Bond in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1954, as the British are leaving.” — Radio Times
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What every side reports
- Dan Jones has been commissioned to write All In, a Bond novella for the National Year of Reading.
- It is set in Ceylon in 1954 and honours Diamonds Are Forever, published in 1956.
- It was announced on 5 October, James Bond Day.
- It will be published as a special edition on 3 December.
Dan Jones person
Jones calls the commission a great honour and says he is excited to take Bond to Ceylon at a pivotal moment in world history.
“I’m very excited to take Bond to Ceylon at such a pivotal moment in world history” — Evening Standard
Ian Fleming person
Fleming's Diamonds Are Forever is the book being honoured; Ian Fleming Publications says his writing is at the heart of Bond's appeal.
“Ian Fleming’s writing has always been at the heart of James Bond’s enduring appeal” — Radio Times
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New James Bond novel in the works with historian Dan Jones to write it
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New James Bond book revealed from celebrated historian - with huge links to classic 007 story
Neutral Fuller announcement write-up with synopsis, background on Jones and a publisher quote.
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- 5 Oct 09:01 First Evening StandardN New James Bond novel in the works with historian Dan Jones to write it
- 5 Oct 10:46 +1h 45m Radio TimesN New James Bond book revealed from celebrated historian - with huge links to classic 007 story
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