‘James Bond’: Ian Fleming’s novels are being rewritten to avoid offending modern readers

Ian Fleming’s books inspired the ‘007: James Bond’ films will have a new version adapted to the sensibility of the 21st centurywhich would mean, among other things, removing its many racist references.

As confirmed by Deadline, the publisher who owns the rights to the books, Ian Fleming Publications, has commissioned a group of “sensitive readers” THE book review to change those expressions that may currently be offensive. In addition, modified books will carry a note stating that: “This book was written at a time when terms and attitudes that modern readers might find offensive were commonplace. This edition has undergone numerous updates, remaining as faithful as possible to the original text and the period in which it was published. develops”. Coinciding with Agent 007’s 70th anniversary this spring, the The intention is for the new releases to be ready to go live in April. The books from “Casino Royale” to “Octopussy” will be changed.

This news comes just weeks after UK publisher Puffin Books announced that, with the help of charity Inclusive Minds, they were going to revise and edit Roald Dahl’s children’s books. In an interview with The Telegraph (via Deadline) the publisher stated that: “These books were written many years ago, and therefore we regularly review the language to make sure it can still be enjoyed today from them”. These changes affect titles such as ‘Matilda’ or ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ where will change and remove some expressions such as “fat” or “black” that define characters.

In Spain, the publisher in charge of its translation and dissemination, Alfaguara Infantil y Juvenil, has confirmed that they will continue publish the books according to the original texts of the author without modifications their publications in Spanish.

And on the big screen?

‘No time to die’, the last James Bond film, has already gone ahead and given a big step towards inclusion counting on the interpretation of Lashana Lynch as agent 007. Despite the numerous criticisms that the producer has received, Barbara Broccoli has insisted on importance of creating roles for women. After the doubts and confusion of many who did not accept that 007 was a black woman, Broccoli confirmed that Lynch was playing a 007 agent, but not Bond himself, noting that whoever took Daniel Craig’s place would have been a man. Currently, I am on a full search for the next James Bond con three preferred candidates Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Regé-Jean Page and Henry Cavill.