Random imprint Vintage Books acquired the rights to Fleming's 14 Bond books as well as two non-fiction titles.
The deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, represents a homecoming of sorts for the author whose first 007 novel "Casino Royale" was published in 1953 by Jonathan Cape, a sister imprint of Vintage.
The Bond catalogue is one of the most prized in publishing, with global sales totaling more than 100 million copies and the knock-on effect of the hugely successful film franchise which continues to run today.
"We are delighted to be reuniting James Bond with his original publisher," said Corinne Turner, managing director of Ian Fleming Publications Ltd, the family company which has until now published Bond e-books under its own imprint.
"This new deal, incorporating both print and e-book formats, represents a significant step-change for Ian Fleming and his work," Turner added.
Vintage acquired exclusive rights to the Bond novels in English everywhere except for the United States and Canada.
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Daniel Craig is the latest incarnation of James Bond in the film adaptation of the eponymous book series |
Vintage will take over as James Bond publishers from Penguin in April.
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Javier Bardem filming a scene for "Skyfall," the next James Bond film. |
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