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Over the next year
Bonhams, the international fine art auction house, will be partnering Ian
Fleming Publications in a prestigious international exhibition that
celebrates the birth of James Bond’s creator.
BOND BOUND exhibition in London
April 2008 |
The exhibition,
entitled ‘Bond Bound’ showcases an array of the legendary book
covers for different editions of the Bond books from different eras. Bonhams will host the exhibition in a number of key locations,
provide marketing and press support, and host a series of private
view receptions in various locations. The exhibition will be staged
in 11 different cities around the world during the coming year at
venues provided by Bonhams or Flemings:
1. London – April-June 2008 -
Flemings
2. Edinburgh – July-September 2008 - Flemings
3. New York – October 2008 - Bonhams
4. Los Angeles – November 2008 - Bonhams
5. Hong Kong – December 2008 - Flemings
6. Shanghai – January 2009 - (TBC)
7. Tokyo – February 2009 - (TBC)
8. Dubai – April 2009 - (TBC)
9. Paris – May 2009 - Bonhams
10. Geneva – June 2009 – (TBC)
11. Amsterdam – July 2009 - Bonhams |
The exhibition opened in London
shortly before the publication of the latest James Bond book, DEVIL MAY
CARE specially commissioned from Sebastian Faulks, author of Birdsong.
The Exhibition in New York in October at the Bonhams Galleries will
coincide with the worldwide launch in the UK of the new James Bond film
Quantum of Solace and at Bonhams in Los Angeles in November it will
coincide with the USA film launch.
Based on the artwork of James Bond book covers, the exhibition is a
collaboration between The Fleming Collection and Ian Fleming Publications
working closely with Ian Fleming’s worldwide publishing partners.
Previously unseen archive material will be featured including fascinating
personal letters and manuscript material from Ian Fleming. The
Exhibition’s decorative value is enhanced by a selection of iconic film
posters.
Selina Skipworth, Keeper
of the Art at The Fleming Collection who is curating the exhibition, says:
“The covers of Bond novels stretching back more than half a century
provide a fascinating snapshot of society’s shifting attitude to sex,
feminism and the changing international political climate.”
Ian Fleming’s life was a fascinating backdrop for his stories about 007.
Born in 1908, the grandson of the founder of Flemings, Ian was educated at
Eton and after a brief period at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst
he went abroad to further his education. In 1931 having failed to get an
appointment in the Foreign Office he joined Reuters News Agency. During
WWII he was personal assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence
rising to the rank of Commander. This experience gave him first-hand
knowledge of secret operations. After the war he became Foreign Manager
for Kemsley Newspapers. He built his house 'Goldeneye' in Jamaica and there
at the age of 44 he wrote CASINO ROYALE, the first of his novels featuring
Commander James Bond. By the time of his death in 1964 the James Bond books had
sold 40 million copies.
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