We won't hide our pride, and this is not a conversation. Our queer is here. #Berlin #CSD #BerlinPride #LGBTQ #queer

'The best articulation I have read on what draws gay audiences to the world of spy fiction and Bond adventure.' A big thanks to the first wave of Amazon readers who have fired some fabulous other reviews of BOND, QUEER BOND! To order: lnk.to/BondQueerBond #BondQueerBond #MarkOConnell #JamesBond

There I was, watching THE ODYSSEY and wondering how the hell are they going to move that damn horse... 'Easy Pegasus.' #TheOdyssey #AViewtoaKill #MayDay

Defy the odds... and NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN MATT DAMON is 009 in a JOHN GLEN film all shot with VHS cameras in the Paddock Tank! #TheOdyssey #Octopussy #JamesBond #JohnGlen #ChristopherNolan

#England #Norway #WorldCup 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🇳🇴

@markoconnell.bsky.social I just finished the new Bond non-fiction book from Mark O’Connell in a grand cafe in Florence (though 90% completed on the Elizabeth Line). I recommend it for providing (to me, at least) a coherent additional lens through which to understand the world of 007.

“Hi London, do you reckon it’s time for Bond?” This bullet catcher always had a wish to dance into Duran Duran's flames at least once. Crystal tears could well have fallen last Sunday... Catching Duran Duran & A VIEW TO A KILL! youtu.be/xsqI3_Q00X0?... #AViewtoaKill #DuranDuran #BSTHydePark

Catching Duran Duran and A VIEW TO A KILL live!

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60 years ago this week, Ian Fleming's posthumous OCTOPUSSY AND THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS is published. With its mix of the botanical, nautical and gynaecological, it is also one of Richard Chopping's best illustrations for Bond. #OctopussyandTheLivingDaylights #RichardChopping #BondQueerBond

MEET THE NEWEST JAMES BOND! As @BigFinish & Ian Fleming Publication’s new audio adventure SILVERFIN announces its new lead... meet the newest spy on Bond's block! markoconnell.co.uk/meet-the-new... #IsaacRouse #YoungBond #SilverFin #JamesBond #CharlieHigson #IanFleming #BigFinish

'For England, James!' Goldfingers crossed, gentlemen. Original Bond art by Robert McGinnis #England #WorldCup #JamesBond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This bullet catcher is very excited to be a guest today on The Robert Elms Show on @BBCRadioLondon from 1030 talking BOND, QUEER BOND, London Bond and all the fabulous things about our man James! #BondQueerBond #JamesBond #BBCLondon #GaryCrowley #BBCRadioLondon

"It fundamentally changes and enriches our understanding of James Bond." Aus Deutschland mit Liebe as the Bond and queer supporting German magazine STERN features a great feature on BOND, QUEER BOND! www.stern.de/kultur/buech... #BondQueerBond #Stern #JamesBond #Bond26

„Bond, Queer Bond“ - Die andere Geschichte von 007

London - James Bond gilt als Inbegriff des heterosexuellen Frauenhelden. Doch ein neues Buch beleuchtet jetzt die überraschend engen Verbindungen der

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FSWL contributor Brian Smith reviews Bond, Queer Bond. A new book written by @markoconnell.bsky.social published by The History Press. “Bond, Queer Bond serves as an enjoyable and inspiring tribute to those individuals to whom we, and James Bond, are greatly indebted” jamesbond007.se/eng/recensio...

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James Bond 007 review. FSWL contributor Brian James Smith reviews Bond, Queer Bond. A new book written by Catching Bullets author Mark O’Connell published by The History Press on 14th May 2026.

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If Tim Partridge has turned his retro mind and deep dive doc skills to the STREETFIGHTER franchise, you should know this will be the definitive look at a pop culture icon and gaming project... youtu.be/kXKbg19V-1U?si… #Streetfighter @timpartridge.bsky.social

Street Fighter (1994): The Seemingly Impossible Approach of a Game to Movie Adaptation

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BOND, QUEER BOND | ★★★★ A MASSIVE thanks to @empiremagazine.bsky.social for the detailed, rich & glowing review of BOND, QUEER BOND! This 1989 buying Empire kid is beyond touched at this full circle moment! Thanks to John Nugent and the team! #BondQueerBond #Empiremagazine #JamesBond

Bank Holiday Mondays and Memorial Days were meant for James Bond films and adventure like, right...? Buckle up for a new game-changing and very real Bond adventure like no other... youtu.be/HU5G-dylEZo #BondQueerBond #JamesBond #Bond26

BOND, QUEER BOND | Official TRAILER

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BRITAIN, QUEER BRITAIN as James Bond gets a new history being celebrated on May 30th at the nation's LGBTQ museum! All welcome! youtu.be/P1BC8K45aAc?si… Tickets: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/33536/meet-the-author-mark-oconnell-bond-queer-bond-the-fabulous-other-history-of-a-spy #BondQueerBond

Meet BOND, QUEER BOND at a MEET THE AUTHOR event at London's QUEER BRITAIN on May 30!

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FROM HAMPSTEAD WITH LOVE as a unique 007 event hits London! Expect a very different spin of the DB5 — movie memories, jet set fantasy, lost and found heroes, velvet music and an inclusive warm-witted evening for all! www.tickettailor.com/events/circl... #BondQueerBond #CircleAndStarTheatre

Will there ever be a gay James Bond? A big diamond-studded thanks to Cameron Scheetz & Queerty for this rich, colourful and very real interview and showcase on BOND, QUEER BOND! Read the full interview here: www.queerty.com/will-there-e... #Queerty #JamesBond #BondQueerBond #LGBTQ

Will there ever be a gay James Bond? 007 expert weighs in & uncovers the spy's secret queer history - Queerty

What's the gayest Bond movie ever? A new book provides the answer, and explores how queer culture influenced 007—and vice versa.

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A big thanks to Cameron Scheetz and the USA's premiere LGBTQ destination and culture news platform QUEERTY for the BOND, QUEER BOND love, chat and support! Interview to come! #BondQueerBond #JamesBond #Queerty #LGBTQ #queer

'We didn’t have Heated Rivalry. We had terrifying TV info-warnings about AIDS.' Thanks to Paul Burston & his KILLER QUESTIONS strand for showcasing BOND, QUEER BOND & making me think who my queer heroes are... paulburston.substack.com/p/killer-que... #KillerQuestions #PaulBurston #BondQueerBond

Killer Questions - Mark O'Connell

The author shares his love of Tales of the City and all things Bond

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Queers!! And a shaken and stirred celebration here on publication day for BOND, QUEER BOND! This fabulous bullet catcher is beyond proud, beyond excited and beyond happy BOND, QUEER BOND is finally loaded into 007's velvet gunbarrel. x #BondQueerBond #JamesBond #TheHistoryPress

BOND, QUEER BOND turns centrefold queen today as THE SUNDAY MIRROR showcases the new fabulous other history of a spy with some great book insight and the best images from A VIEW TO A KILL! A big thanks to THE MIRROR and Keir Mudie for the chat and support. #BondQueerBond #JamesBond #LGBTQ #queer

BOND, QUEER BOND | Official TRAILER With nods and Easter eggs to both Bond and LGBTQ history & the world & characters of the book (can you spot any?!), welcome to the world, intrigue and adventure of BOND, QUEER BOND!! youtu.be/HU5G-dylEZo #BondQueerBond #JamesBond #LGBTQ

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BOND, QUEER BOND is finally here and somewhat fabulous!! A big fabulous thank you to cover illustrator Michael Wertz, The History Press, and the Bond & queer worlds for making this happen! This feels special xx youtu.be/vTolEnLJLvc #BondQueerBond #JamesBond #Bond26 #TheHistoryPress #MichaelWertz

BOND, QUEER BOND is finally here and somewhat fabulous!

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According to at least 19 British laws, Bank Holiday Mondays, sofas and TVs were always made for James Bond... BOND, QUEER BOND Title Sequence TRAILER May 4 2026 | 1700 #BondQueerBond #JamesBond #MarkOConnell #TheHistoryPress

As a fabulous other history of a spy is loaded into its literary gunbarrel, I talk to BEAR WORLD MAG about BOND, QUEER BOND's unique mission, the need for all our histories and the stories that blew my mind... bearworldmag.com/richard-meet... #BondQueerBond #BearWorldMonthly #JamesBond

Richard meets Bond, Queer Bond author Mark O'Connell - Bear World Magazine

Author Mark O’Connell is set to release his latest book Bond, Queer Bond: The Fabulous Other History of a Spy on May 14th.

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'With the Hollywood press sharing the December 1983 news that Roger Moore is returning to Bond for the 007th time, EON Productions had their sights on San Francisco - and gay San Francisco - early on.' 'May Day by the Bay' BOND, QUEER BOND Happy MAY DAY BY THE BAY Day folks! #BondQueerBond #MayDay

BOND, QUEER BOND Chapter Title Reveal TONIGHT! 19OO/BST 1400/ET 1100/PT #BondQueerBond #JamesBond #TheHistoryPress

BOND, QUEER BOND... where sluts, 007s and great henchmen share the most gloriously incongruous, inclusive and celebratory index!! #BondQueerBond #SlutsAGoGo #DorisFish #Skyfall #LGBTQ