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The full complement of Desmond Bagley re-issues are now available

on August 10, 2017February 15, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
Desmond Bagley - HarperCollins 2017 Crime Club Imprint re-issue cover art collage © HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

All of Desmond Bagley’s classic thrillers are now available in reissued editions, bringing his full body of work back into print for new readers.

Speaking of Desmond Bagley: An Interview with author Caro Ramsay

on July 13, 2017March 15, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
Speaking of Desmond Bagley: The Bagley Brief interviews author Caro Ramsay. Images © Caro Ramsay; © Bengt-Ove Tideman.

Author Caro Ramsay discusses Desmond Bagley’s influence, writing legacy, and enduring appeal in this in-depth interview for The Bagley Brief.

Landslide book bonus in Argosy Magazine – 1968

on June 26, 2017February 15, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
Argosy Men's Magazine - April 1968 © 1968, 2017 Steeger Properties, LLC. All rights reserved.

A look at Desmond Bagley’s novel Landslide as a book bonus in Argosy Magazine in 1968, highlighting a moment in his publishing history.

The Running Blind Archive

on April 26, 2017February 14, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
Desmond Bagley's Running Blind - Visit the archive on The Bagley Brief.

Discover rare archival material from Desmond Bagley’s Running Blind, including manuscript drafts, research notes, and behind-the-scenes insights.

Speaking of Desmond Bagley: An Interview with author Jeremy Duns

on April 20, 2017March 15, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
Speaking of Desmond Bagley: The Bagley Brief interviews author Jeremy Duns. Images © José Figueroa & © © Bengt-Ove Tideman.

Author Jeremy Duns discusses Desmond Bagley’s influence, writing legacy, and enduring appeal in this in-depth interview for The Bagley Brief.

Bagley audio roundup

on March 29, 2017February 14, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
The Bagley Brief provides the script for the 9th Desmond Bagley Podcast featuring Running Blind.

Discover the latest audio adaptations of Desmond Bagley’s works, including audiobooks, radio dramas, and podcasts, in this comprehensive Bagley Audio Roundup.

Speaking of Desmond Bagley: An Interview with author Peter James

on January 12, 2017March 15, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
Speaking of Desmond Bagley: The Bagley Brief interviews author Peter James.

Author Peter James discusses Desmond Bagley’s influence, writing legacy, and enduring appeal in this in-depth interview for The Bagley Brief.

Bagley, William Collins publishers & the Italian Masters of Commercial Art

on January 5, 2017February 14, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
Desmond Bagley The Golden Keel, High Citadel, Wyatt's Hurricane & The Vivero Letter collage © HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

Explore Desmond Bagley’s connection with William Collins Publishers and the Italian masters of commercial art, highlighting their influence on book design and publishing history.

2017 Unabridged Audio book releases

on December 26, 2016March 15, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
Desmond Bagley - The Golden Keel - Audio Book

Explore the exciting Desmond Bagley upcoming unabridged audiobook releases for 2017.

The Desmond Bagley Podcast

on December 7, 2016February 14, 2026 By The Bagley Brief
The Desmond Bagley Podcast

Join Nigel Alefounder on The Desmond Bagley Podcast as he dives into the thrilling world of Desmond Bagley’s novels, and the legacy of one of the genre's greats.

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AVAILABLE NOW!

The unpublished memoirs of Desmond Bagley, master of the adventure novel. A rare glimpse into the early life and formative influences of the best-selling novelist. Edited by Philip Eastwood with a foreword by Mike Ripley. FREE download available now!

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Writer – An Enquiry into a Novelist

Writer – An Enquiry into a Novelist

Explore the unpublished autobiographical work of Desmond Bagley. Writer – An Enquiry into a Novelist reveals his early life, influences, and path to becoming a bestselling author. Edited and annotated by Philip Eastwood with foreword by Mike Ripley.

Project American – DECLASSIFIED

Project American – DECLASSIFIED

Read Project American – DECLASSIFIED, an early science-fiction tale by Desmond Bagley reproduced in full — a rare speculative story first published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction.

The Le Vasseur connection

The Le Vasseur connection

Discover the friendship between Desmond Bagley and artist Peter Le Vasseur, including the story of the Moon Fantasy portrait and its artistic significance.

The Bagleys’ Blue Plaque

Desmond and Joan Bagley - Blue Plaque Guernsey © The Bagley Brief.

The Desmond Bagley Collection at the Priaulx Library

The Desmond Bagley Collection at the Priaulx Library, Candie House, Candie Gardens, St. Peter Port, Guernsey. © The Bagley Brief.

The Desmond Bagley Suite at the Albany Apartments

Desmond Bagley Website

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Listen to the Desmond Bagley Podcast

Listen to Nigel Alefounder's series of podcasts about the life and career of Desmond Bagley.
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