Detective Major Boothroyd Returns

Major Boothroyd, aka "Q", returns in the latest "Q Mysteries" installment from author Vassem Khan.  A new addition to the James Bond brand, "The Man With The Golden Compass" was released just a few days ago in the UK.

Following the success of "Quantum Of Menace", published last year by Zaffre (an imprint of Bonnier Books), this sequel promises more adventures by the man responsible for creating Bond’s ingenious gadgets.

There are several different hardbacks available too.  Here's a copy I received today from Goldsboro Books which features a limited edition blue dustjacket, with sprayed book edges and signed by the author.  There is also a regular white dust jacket version which I don't own yet.

Shown also is an "uncorrected proof copy" of the novel in trade paperback size.

And here's some photos including the first title in the series.

I see these books as stepping stones for readers to Ian Fleming's original novels so I'm always very excited when a new title is released.  Here's hoping that Mr Khan releases a third novel to complete the trilogy.

ps. "TMWTGC" from Goldsboro Books before it's unboxing

Benn's Books, Bentleigh

Benn's Books is an independant book store established in Bentleigh, Victoria almost five decades ago.  They are general book sellers, stocking a wide variety of quality books covering a large number of categories.  They also have a huge selection of kids books at the rear of the store.

On the day I visited they had two James Bond related novels, one was a copy of Vaseem Khan's "Quantum Of Menace", the other the newly published "King Zero" from Charlie Higson.

I purchased a copy of "King Zero", the first paperback edition to add to my collection, and I've already added cover images to my website.  (Don't forget to click the image for a 3D view if you do click this link).

If you're ever near Bentleigh, don't forget to visit Benn's Books.  It's a really interesting book store and the staff are friendly and very knowledgeable about books.  I've purchased several books from them in the past too.  Here's a link to their website.

"King Zero" Is Here

The latest James Bond continuation novel "King Zero" was released in the UK on September 24.  It was written by the well known Bond author Charlie Higson, creator of the OG Young Bond series and his previous adult 007 novella "On His Majesty's Secret Service", and published by Penguin Random House.

Today I received my first copy, a lovely limited numbered hardback edition from Goldsboro Books signed by the author.

As you can see the book looks fantastic.  The dust jacket is really well designed, and this edition also includes sprayed page edges featuring golden sharks.

Here's the front book boards, also featuring a golden shark.

Finally, I have to show you how Golsboro Books pack their precious cargo before sending them around the world.  Nothing's going to harm these books during their travels.

On another note, I visited a bookshop last night and discovered that the trade size paperback edition of the aforementioned novel is now available on shelves here in Australia.  I haven't purchased a copy for PizGloria.com yet, but I plan to soon.