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Books by Charlie Higson
Charlie Higson is a British author, podcaster, actor and comedian.
“The coronation of King Charles was coming up, who is a big James Bond fan. It was also the 60th anniversary of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. They wanted to do something called On His Majesty’s Secret Service for charity, in time for the coronation. They said it was probably best not to do a story about trying to disrupt the coronation or assassinate King Charles, at which point I said, ‘Yes, that’s the plot! Brilliant. It’s got to be that.’ The story sprang fully formed into my mind.” Read more...
Charlie Higson, Thriller and Crime Writer
“How do you take an adult topic, James Bond, and transform him into something that’s kid-friendly? The answer is it shouldn’t work, but it really does…There are five books in the series and the first one is SilverFin. It takes place at Eton, where Bond is in his first year and I’d say the first two-thirds of the book are just young Bond, James, acclimating to the school. It’s a period piece. It’s set in 1933 and you’re getting this otherworldly look into the customs of this old institution during that time.” Read more...
Interviews with Charlie Higson
The Best Ian Fleming Books, recommended by Charlie Higson
Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond novels late in his life, before dying of a heart attack at the age of just 56. Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond series and a novella, On His Majesty’s Secret Service, introduces us to the man and his life and talks us through his five favourite Bond books.
Interviews where books by Charlie Higson were recommended
The Best Post-Fleming James Bond Books, recommended by Mark Edlitz
The British author Ian Fleming (1908-1964) wrote only 12 James Bond novels, but dozens more have been published since his death. Mark Edlitz, author of James Bond After Fleming, guides us through the ‘continuation novels,’ starting with Kingsley Amis in 1968.
The Best Ian Fleming Books, recommended by Charlie Higson
Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond novels late in his life, before dying of a heart attack at the age of just 56. Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond series and a novella, On His Majesty’s Secret Service, introduces us to the man and his life and talks us through his five favourite Bond books.
