Raymond Benson
@raymondbenson.bsky.social
Thriller writer, 4th (& 1st American) author of James Bond novels, film historian/lecturer, musician/composer, former game designer & stage director
No, it's not a movie poster, but it should be. At the Culver Theater the other night when I did the Intro for "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."
January 29, 2026 at 6:31 PM
No, it's not a movie poster, but it should be. At the Culver Theater the other night when I did the Intro for "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."
Reminder: I am introducing "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (& signing stuff*), Jan 27, Culver Theater, Culver City, CA. Hosted by Bond group To Live and Let Die in L.A.
THERE WILL BE A SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST
Talks 7pm. Movie 7:30.
web.theculvertheater.com/films/From-C...
(*no book sales at event)
THERE WILL BE A SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST
Talks 7pm. Movie 7:30.
web.theculvertheater.com/films/From-C...
(*no book sales at event)
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Reminder: I am introducing "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (& signing stuff*), Jan 27, Culver Theater, Culver City, CA. Hosted by Bond group To Live and Let Die in L.A.
THERE WILL BE A SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST
Talks 7pm. Movie 7:30.
web.theculvertheater.com/films/From-C...
(*no book sales at event)
THERE WILL BE A SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST
Talks 7pm. Movie 7:30.
web.theculvertheater.com/films/From-C...
(*no book sales at event)
#TBT Throw Back Thursday
15 Years Ago, Jan 2011, HOMEFRONT: THE VOICE OF FREEDOM was a tie-in prequel novel to a videogame created by THQ in collaboration with John Milius. I consider the book one of my better videogame-to-novel projects. (PS: The book is still available, tinyurl.com/53w8xr96 ).
15 Years Ago, Jan 2011, HOMEFRONT: THE VOICE OF FREEDOM was a tie-in prequel novel to a videogame created by THQ in collaboration with John Milius. I consider the book one of my better videogame-to-novel projects. (PS: The book is still available, tinyurl.com/53w8xr96 ).
January 22, 2026 at 3:46 PM
#TBT Throw Back Thursday
15 Years Ago, Jan 2011, HOMEFRONT: THE VOICE OF FREEDOM was a tie-in prequel novel to a videogame created by THQ in collaboration with John Milius. I consider the book one of my better videogame-to-novel projects. (PS: The book is still available, tinyurl.com/53w8xr96 ).
15 Years Ago, Jan 2011, HOMEFRONT: THE VOICE OF FREEDOM was a tie-in prequel novel to a videogame created by THQ in collaboration with John Milius. I consider the book one of my better videogame-to-novel projects. (PS: The book is still available, tinyurl.com/53w8xr96 ).
The new issue of the UK magazine, EDGE, has a short piece on my history with James Bond games and my tie-ins of videogames-to-novels.
January 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The new issue of the UK magazine, EDGE, has a short piece on my history with James Bond games and my tie-ins of videogames-to-novels.
My review of The Criterion Collection's new Blu-ray (and 4K UHD) release of Michael Curtiz's "CAPTAIN BLOOD" is up at Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
My review of The Criterion Collection's new Blu-ray (and 4K UHD) release of Michael Curtiz's "CAPTAIN BLOOD" is up at Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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Want to see/hear my "James Bond Phenomenon" media presentation at your library or group meeting? I'm part of the Chicago Writers Association's Speakers Bureau. chicagowrites.org/speakers_bureau
January 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Want to see/hear my "James Bond Phenomenon" media presentation at your library or group meeting? I'm part of the Chicago Writers Association's Speakers Bureau. chicagowrites.org/speakers_bureau
Happy New Year to all, from us.
December 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Happy New Year to all, from us.
My review of the new book "HITCHCOCK & HERRMANN" by Steven C. Smith is up at Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
December 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My review of the new book "HITCHCOCK & HERRMANN" by Steven C. Smith is up at Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
#TBT Throw Back Thursday
60 Years Ago, December 25.
These treasures were occupying my day.
Happy Belated Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to all!
60 Years Ago, December 25.
These treasures were occupying my day.
Happy Belated Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to all!
December 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#TBT Throw Back Thursday
60 Years Ago, December 25.
These treasures were occupying my day.
Happy Belated Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to all!
60 Years Ago, December 25.
These treasures were occupying my day.
Happy Belated Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to all!
Join me at the CSO's presentation of "2001: A Space Odyssey" with LIVE musical accompaniment on Jan 10... I will be at the Underground Reception at 5:30pm doing an Intro for the film and Q&A, with food and beverages and ambient music by Club Drippy... film at 7:30. cso.org/concerts-tic...
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Join me at the CSO's presentation of "2001: A Space Odyssey" with LIVE musical accompaniment on Jan 10... I will be at the Underground Reception at 5:30pm doing an Intro for the film and Q&A, with food and beverages and ambient music by Club Drippy... film at 7:30. cso.org/concerts-tic...
Hard to believe it's been 45 years.
He was indeed a flawed person but at the time, for my generation, he was more than just a musician. He was a symbol of hope, peace, and love, and of a movement toward something... better. His senseless death hit me profoundly, as it did many. RIP John Lennon.
He was indeed a flawed person but at the time, for my generation, he was more than just a musician. He was a symbol of hope, peace, and love, and of a movement toward something... better. His senseless death hit me profoundly, as it did many. RIP John Lennon.
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Hard to believe it's been 45 years.
He was indeed a flawed person but at the time, for my generation, he was more than just a musician. He was a symbol of hope, peace, and love, and of a movement toward something... better. His senseless death hit me profoundly, as it did many. RIP John Lennon.
He was indeed a flawed person but at the time, for my generation, he was more than just a musician. He was a symbol of hope, peace, and love, and of a movement toward something... better. His senseless death hit me profoundly, as it did many. RIP John Lennon.
My review of Decal Releasing's new Blu-ray release of Rob Reiner's 2025 sequel, "SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES," with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, is up at Cinema Retro :
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December 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
My review of Decal Releasing's new Blu-ray release of Rob Reiner's 2025 sequel, "SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES," with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, is up at Cinema Retro :
www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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My review of Kino Lorber Studio Classics' new Blu-ray release of "FRENCH NOIR COLLECTION II" (with "Rhine Virgin," "The Beast is Loose," "Trapped by Fear," and "The Passion of Slow Fire") is up at Cinema Retro : www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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December 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
My review of Kino Lorber Studio Classics' new Blu-ray release of "FRENCH NOIR COLLECTION II" (with "Rhine Virgin," "The Beast is Loose," "Trapped by Fear," and "The Passion of Slow Fire") is up at Cinema Retro : www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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My review of Kino Lorber Studio Classics' new Blu-ray release of Sam Wood's "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" is up at Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
My review of Kino Lorber Studio Classics' new Blu-ray release of Sam Wood's "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" is up at Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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@raymondbenson.bsky.social, author of the new #FelixLeiter novel "The Hook and the Eye" (as well as 6 #JamesBond continuation novels and 3 Bond movie adaptation novels) is the guest on the latest episode of my TV show "Well Read with Justin Chapman." youtu.be/3aABPmDsCco #IanFleming #RaymondBenson
Well Read with Justin Chapman - Ep. 24 - Raymond Benson
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November 27, 2025 at 4:20 AM
@raymondbenson.bsky.social, author of the new #FelixLeiter novel "The Hook and the Eye" (as well as 6 #JamesBond continuation novels and 3 Bond movie adaptation novels) is the guest on the latest episode of my TV show "Well Read with Justin Chapman." youtu.be/3aABPmDsCco #IanFleming #RaymondBenson
Ian Fleming Publications is now shipping WORLDWIDE! No matter where you are, you can get the print edition of THE HOOK AND THE EYE (and their other books, too). (And this Felix Leiter adventure is still available as an e-book, too.)
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The Hook And The Eye Paperback Book - By Raymond Benson
The Hook and the Eye is a mystery, a romance, a spy story, a road trip tale and a postcard of a lost Americana. It is Raymond Benson at his very best.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Ian Fleming Publications is now shipping WORLDWIDE! No matter where you are, you can get the print edition of THE HOOK AND THE EYE (and their other books, too). (And this Felix Leiter adventure is still available as an e-book, too.)
ianflemingshop.com/products/the...
ianflemingshop.com/products/the...
Looking toward the Caribbean from Ian Fleming's Goldeneye home in Jamaica, painted by Noel Coward.
November 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Looking toward the Caribbean from Ian Fleming's Goldeneye home in Jamaica, painted by Noel Coward.
Just a PSA... Happy to say that THE HOOK AND THE EYE is selling briskly! But since the holidays are on their way, a reminder that there are over 40 other titles available. While most are out of print in physical form, they all exist as e-books, some with prices as low as $1.99. tinyurl.com/2dr4ewj3
November 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Just a PSA... Happy to say that THE HOOK AND THE EYE is selling briskly! But since the holidays are on their way, a reminder that there are over 40 other titles available. While most are out of print in physical form, they all exist as e-books, some with prices as low as $1.99. tinyurl.com/2dr4ewj3
L.A. area peeps! I will be introducing a screening of "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (and signing stuff*), January 27, 2026, at the Culver Theater, Culver City.
web.theculvertheater.com/films/From-C...
(*no book sales at event, but I will sign what you bring)
A "To Live and Let Die in LA" event.
web.theculvertheater.com/films/From-C...
(*no book sales at event, but I will sign what you bring)
A "To Live and Let Die in LA" event.
November 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
L.A. area peeps! I will be introducing a screening of "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (and signing stuff*), January 27, 2026, at the Culver Theater, Culver City.
web.theculvertheater.com/films/From-C...
(*no book sales at event, but I will sign what you bring)
A "To Live and Let Die in LA" event.
web.theculvertheater.com/films/From-C...
(*no book sales at event, but I will sign what you bring)
A "To Live and Let Die in LA" event.
My review of Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury's new book on James Bond Film Locations, "DARKER THAN THE SUN," is up at Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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October 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My review of Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury's new book on James Bond Film Locations, "DARKER THAN THE SUN," is up at Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
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Highly recommend the new 5-part doc about Martin Scorsese, "Mr. Scorsese," on Apple TV. All the films are covered except 1, they skipped right over "Hugo," a fave, so that's my only quibble. Other than that, this is one of the better filmmaker docs I've ever seen.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Highly recommend the new 5-part doc about Martin Scorsese, "Mr. Scorsese," on Apple TV. All the films are covered except 1, they skipped right over "Hugo," a fave, so that's my only quibble. Other than that, this is one of the better filmmaker docs I've ever seen.
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Signed copies of THE HOOK AND THE EYE are now available from Ian Fleming Publications! (Also the 2023 reprint of ZERO MINUS TEN!)
🕵️The Hook and the Eye - bit.ly/THATE_signed
💥Zero Minus Ten - bit.ly/ZMT_signed
🕵️The Hook and the Eye - bit.ly/THATE_signed
💥Zero Minus Ten - bit.ly/ZMT_signed
October 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Signed copies of THE HOOK AND THE EYE are now available from Ian Fleming Publications! (Also the 2023 reprint of ZERO MINUS TEN!)
🕵️The Hook and the Eye - bit.ly/THATE_signed
💥Zero Minus Ten - bit.ly/ZMT_signed
🕵️The Hook and the Eye - bit.ly/THATE_signed
💥Zero Minus Ten - bit.ly/ZMT_signed
Episode Ten (the finale) of "Hooked on Leiter," covering chapters 32-35 of THE HOOK AND THE EYE, is now up at IanFleming.com. The entire video can be viewed at www.ianfleming.com/hooked-on-le... !
October 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Episode Ten (the finale) of "Hooked on Leiter," covering chapters 32-35 of THE HOOK AND THE EYE, is now up at IanFleming.com. The entire video can be viewed at www.ianfleming.com/hooked-on-le... !
My review of the new coffee-table book "Martin Scorsese: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work" by Ian Nathan, is up at Cinema Retro : cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
@quartobooksuk.bsky.social
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October 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
My review of the new coffee-table book "Martin Scorsese: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work" by Ian Nathan, is up at Cinema Retro : cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...
@quartobooksuk.bsky.social
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