Details released about For Your Eyes Only part of the Centenary celebration

For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond, which opens at The Imperial War Museum in April 2008, is the first major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Ian Fleming. Featuring fascinating material, much on public display for the first time, For Your Eyes Only will look at the author and his fictional character in its historical context and examine how much of the Bond novels were imaginary and to what extent they were based on real people and events. Two highlights from the event are:

Public Events

Young Bond 24 May, 11am
A chance to hear Charlie Higson, author of the acclaimed Young Bond books, talk about his popular series and the latest instalment, Hurricane Gold. Tickets £5

Writing Bond 10 June, 7pm
Author and Times journalist Ben Macintyre chairs a panel of authors including Kate Westbrook and Charlie Higson, looking at how they each took on the legend of Fleming’s James Bond and made it their own.
Tickets £12, concessions £10

To book tickets please call 020 7416 5439 or email boxoffice@iwm.org.uk

Family Events


Thingamajigs, Gadgets and Gizmos 24 May–1 June, 11am–4pm
Come and join Q branch, part of the Secret Service, and help design a new series of spying gadgets to aid James Bond in his latest mission. Drop–in art activity linked to the Museums and Galleries Month theme of Ideas and Innovation.
www.mgm.org.uk


Bond’s Baddies 11–31 August, 11am–4pm
Sadistic, rich and power mad – Ian Fleming’s villains are always larger than life. Come and explore the world of Dr No, Mr Big, Blofeld, Goldfinger and many others. Drop–in art activity with a bit of dressing up!

Admission to all family events and activities is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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