Raymond Benson pays tribute to fellow continuation novelist John Gardner

Author Raymond Benson has paid tribute to his predecessor as James Bond novelist, John Gardner, who passed away on August 3rd.

Raymond writes this in tribute to his friend and fellow comrade-in-arms:

"I was saddened to hear of John Gardner's passing. I had my first book-signing (THE JAMES BOND BEDSIDE COMPANION) in 1984 alongside John Gardner at the Mysterious Bookshop in New York (he was signing ROLE OF HONOR). Even though I made criticisms, as well as praises, of his Bond novels in my BEDSIDE COMPANION, we became friends and stayed in touch throughout the years. I have fond memories of my visit to his Virginia home for a weekend in 1993 to write an extended piece on John and his works for 007 Magazine. I have nothing but respect for John and the legacy he left. We've lost an artist with true integrity."

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