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Goosebumps author sets record straight on historic edits

People accused of RL Stine of censoring some of his Goosebumps books. However, the author had nothing to do with the edits made back in 2018.

The New Daily

New editions of Ian Fleming's James Bond books to be published with changes 70 years on from first release

Ian Fleming's family says new editions of the James Bond books feature "very small" changes inspired by a 1955 US edition of Live and Let Die which the author preferred.

ABC News

Ian Fleming’s estate backs controversial James Bond edits: ‘It is something he would have wanted’

Author previously approved similar edits for the US publication of ‘Live and Let Die’

The Independent UK

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Censoring Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming has nothing to do with ‘sensitivity’

Fleming and Dahl’s books are at the centre of a furore over censorship and outdated language. ‘Cancel-proofing’ makes sense from a cynical business perspective, writes Louis Chilton – but it lets everybody off the hook far too easily

The Independent UK

Lizzie Cundy hits out at 'censoring' of books with throwback Bond Girl snap

Lizzie Cundy hits back at 'censoring' of James Bond books as she uploads an image of herself to Instagram as a Bond Girl

Daily Mirror

Censoring Ian Fleming and Roald Dahl is an act of greed, not sensitivity

The Independent UK

James Bond novels to be reissued with racial references removed

The changes to the spy novels include the removal of the N-word and omitting references to the ethnicity of minor characters

The Guardian - UK

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First Roald Dahl, now Ian Fleming’s James Bond books are changed by publishers

Ian Fleming's James Bond novel series is being adjusted for political correctness ahead of its 70th anniversary re-release.

The New Daily

‘Sweet tang of rape’: Offensive language that has – and hasn’t – been cut from Ian Fleming’s James Bond books

An overview of what’s made the cut in the sensitivity reader-approved editions

The Independent UK

James Bond books to be rewritten to remove offensive references after Roald Dahl row

James Bond novels are set to be reissued this year after a team of sensitivity experts deemed some of author Ian Fleming's language 'offensive'

Daily Mirror

James Bond books rewritten to remove ‘offensive’ references

It comes days after a row over the editing of Roald Dahl’s books

The Independent UK

James Bond books edited to remove racist terms

The novels were amended by 'sensitivity readers', with a publishing disclaimer saying that 'commonplace' terms used in the regional versions 'might be considered offensive by modern readers'

Wales Online

The burden of being named James Bond

Filmmaker Matthew Bauer says sharing the name of the famous spy comes with "this idea of a certain masculinity"

Salon

Idris Elba on taking over James Bond role: ‘I’m not going to be that guy’

Elba, 50, is known for a variety of television and film roles, ranging from Stringer Bell on the American television series “The Wire” and the recent movie “Beast.”

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Idris Elba on James Bond: ‘I’m Not Going to Be That Guy’

Actor Idris Elba says he's going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther — not James Bond. Speaking Tuesday to the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming's famed British spy. Those had grown louder after Daniel…

Inverse

You Need to Watch the Most Underrated James Bond Movie on HBO Max ASAP

Daniel Craig's second outing as James Bond is a mess, but it understands what makes 007 tick.

Daily Record

Scotland manager Ally MacLeod left 'red-faced' as Ayrshire football legend recalls defining career moments

Ian Fleming's posts about his football career have proved to be a big hit on social media, as he takes football fans on a journey down Memory Lane.

TechRadar

Every Roger Moore James Bond movie ranked, from worst to best

He headlined more official Bond movies than anyone – but which one was Roger Moore's best 007 film?

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Chicago Tribune

Benson ... Raymond Benson, is the prolific writer of James Bond books. Plus a new one about suburban murder.

CHICAGO — James Bond is alive and well and living on a street in a pleasant northwestern suburb with wide lawns and many white houses and at least one prolific novelist.

The National (Scotland)

A witty and fast-paced James Bond reboot - Double or Nothing review

BOND is Black? Bond is Bi-? Bond is a Babe? No, Bond has buggered off somewhere, he’s missing, and a new batch of double-0’s that tick all the…

Wales Online

'Anxious' Navy Officer's death during 'feared' physical test 'could have been avoided' rules coroner

APO Fleming had a 'significantly enlarged' heart and was suffering from 'severe' ischemic heart disease when he died. A paperwork issue led to 'insufficient' scrutiny of his medical circumstances.

Daily Mirror

Decorated Royal Navy officer collapsed and died during fitness test he'd been dreading

Ian Fleming, 53, died from a cardiac episode he suffered while undergoing physical training on duty - the inquest heard he been told to complete the test of 'leave the Navy'

The Independent UK

Royal Navy officer who died after fitness test ‘given ultimatum to compete or leave’

Ian Fleming, who served tours in Iran and Afghanistan, was described as an ‘exemplary’ officer

Daily Mirror

Every James Bond film ranked from best to worst as the iconic franchise turns 60

As we wait to discover who will be the next actor to take on the role of James Bond, film critic and Bond fan Kelechi Ehenulo ranks all the previous offerings from the iconic franchise from best to worst

WhatToWatch

Best James Bond films: Every Bond Movie Ranked Best to Worst

We run down the best James Bond films. Where does the latest film No Time To Die rank? And is the original movie, Dr. No, the best?

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