The Folio Society Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is Ian Fleming’s one book for children, a story about a restored former racing car with magical powers, given a Folio edition with John Burningham’s original illustrations.
In the books
This is not a Bond novel. It is the other Fleming, written for younger readers: the story of a restored former racing car with magical powers. It earns a place here as the work of Bond’s creator, and because the 2020 edition carries a new afterword by Fergus Fleming.
Owning it now
Folio’s page showed the edition as out of stock at the time of writing, with a sign-up for news of future releases. The practical route is therefore second-hand: copies appear on specialist book sites and on eBay, and the link above searches eBay for it. For Fleming’s Bond, start with the films, or browse Books & Media.
Specifications
| Author | Ian Fleming |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | John Burningham |
| Afterword | Fergus Fleming |
| Publisher | The Folio Society, 2020 edition |
| Availability | Listed as out of stock on Folio’s Canadian site (CA$80 when last available) |
Full details are on the Folio Society page.
