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Today in History: Ian Fleming's first Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang volume released posthumously

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC · How we work

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On 22 October 1964, Jonathan Cape issued the first volume of Ian Fleming’s posthumously released children’s book *Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang*, illustrated by John Burningham. The story follows the magical Pott family car and marked Fleming’s final literary contribution after his death earlier that year, expanding his legacy beyond the James Bond series.

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On 22 October 1964, Jonathan Cape issued the first volume of Ian Fleming’s posthumously released children’s book *Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang*, illustrated by John Burningham. The story follows the magical Pott family car and marked Fleming’s final literary contribution after his death earlier that year, expanding his legacy beyond the James Bond series.