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James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent. Flemings bond books are perhaps the most popular and iconic thriller series ever produced. Casino royale by fleming, ian used books and rare books. A collection of book club editions from the james bond novels by ian fleming. James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare. This was the final james bond book by fleming, published two years after the authors death, and comprised two stories, the titles of which were used for two bond movies. Collecting james bond first editions the cataloguers desk. James bond first editions there are many reasons why a twentiethcentury novel may be wellwritten and wellreceived, and few books exemplify these features as ian flemings james bond series does. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society.
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The story is set in the 1950s and centers around an offer by millionaire hugo drax to develop for great britain a limited range missile capable of delivering a nuclear payload against the soviet union. Complete uk book club editions of ian flemings james bond. Flemings work for the british naval intelligence provided the background for his spy novels. The james bond literary franchise is a series of novels and short stories, first published in 1953 by ian fleming, a british author, journalist, and former naval intelligence officer. This will provide you with all the information you need to identify a 1st edition. Ian lancaster fleming was born in mayfair, london on 28th may 1908, the second of four brothers. Investing in ian fleming james bond 007 first edition books. Ian fleming 28 may 1908 12 august 1964 the english author, navel intelligence officer and journalist is best known for his series of 007 james bond novels. An indispensible reference work compiled by the president of the james bond 007 international fan club. Some slight fading to spine and occasional chipping to. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Book a first us book club edition of the james bond novel thunderball by ian fleming, pub.
Ian fleming s suspenseful series of 14 novels about the british fictional spy james bond known by his code 007, beginning with casino royale in 1953 and ending upon flemings death with octopussy in 1964. Since it was founded in 1926, the book of the month club has been incredibly popular. This is a paperback edition of ian flemings moonraker published by pan books in ive always though the bond on the cover looks suspiciously like flemings cousin, christopher lee. The james bond archives spectre edition by taschen. This is a large and informative illustrated volume on the literary and cinematic james bond gilbert. The complete collection celebrates the worlds most famous fictional spy, commander james bond, also known as 007. Well keep you fully briefed on the amazing 007 events happening across the globe in 2018. Seller of rare and collectible first editions, including ian fleming and james bond, detective fiction, tintin, vintage dc thomson, doctor who hardbacks, pg wodehouse, terry pratchett, jrr tolkien.
Those with book club are later printings and the above does not apply. So collectors must track down identifying marks for the first trade edition and compare it to the book club edition. Sep 12, 2012 the james bond anthology celebrates the worlds most famous fictional spy, commander james bond, also known as 007. The james bond novels published by the book club ian fleming s early james bond novels are some of the most collectible first editions in modern fiction. The full details of bond s martini were kept until chapter seven of the book and bond eventually named it the vesper, after vesper lynd andrew lycett. Top 10 most collectable james bond paperbacks artistic. It it the first novel in which bond receives a gadget from qbranch.
Technically, the book club printing of from russia with love, not. Book a first us book club edition of the james bond. We are open for business and continue to ship worldwide. It has been filmed twice as a feature film, the first being the 1967 spoof starring david niven, and later as the twenty first official bond film starring daniel craig as james bond. If youd put it all on red, and bought ian flemings first james bond book casino royale in 1996 when the tome was. The interest in this form of investment has risen considerably, so much so the financial times. The cover art predates the release of the first james bond film. The james bond 007 fan club and archive fact file graham rye. May 14, 2014 top 10 most collectable james bond paperbacks. Wiiliam boyd talks to john mullan about the troubled soul of ian flemings james bond and the pleasures and perils of taking on the 007.
Top 30 most valuable first edition books set to make you a fortune. In the first edition market, the bond books occupy an interesting and in some respects. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Unlike the bond movie that shares its name but little else moonraker the book is a first class story with a strong plot and perhaps the best character development of any fleming title.
Read more christopher wood james bond and the moonraker first edition. Flemings fourteenbook long series is critically respected, successful, and highly collectible. First edition 1957 ian fleming james bond from russia with love. These were later sent to the book club this means that, theoretically, the 1st printing is the book club edition note. James bond archives buy and sell first edition books. The lald and daf editions in the james bond mystery set have solid black boards and smooth edges on the papers. The spy who loved me, one of the james bond first editions published by jonathan cape in london in 1962, with the essential first published 1962 to the inner page, with no later titles stated, this is not the book club edition, not the us edition and not a later printing this is the first printing of the james bond adventure.
Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond 007 books. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. Ian fleming bibliography james bond uk first edition books. This first impression, first issue, first state edition has the gilt gun design to the front board. As is often the case for new authors, many of the first edition of their books are distributed to libraries. This comes complete with a bespoke solid perspex presentation case to protect the series from dust and slight variations in external conditions and allows. His experiences during the second world war proved useful in the development of the spy novels. The james bond dossier news and views on the world of 007. Below is a complete bibliography for the james bond novels written by ian fleming all issue points are accounted for and all pictures are of true 1st issue uk first editions this will provide you with all the information you need to identify a 1st edition.
There remains some attraction in identifying with the character and his lifestyle how many men dont secretly desire to be bond at least in some small way. Published in 1953, it is the first james bond book, and it paved the way for a further eleven novels and two short story collections by fleming, followed by numerous continuation bond novels by other authors. Ian fleming from russia with love book club edition 1956. He wrote 14 james bond books, all of which were published by jonathan cape in london between 1953 and 1966. Lot of 4 james bond book club edition hardcover books first 4 televised movies. I have a cr girl and gun with solid grey boards, a yolt girl and gun with solid blue boards, and a yolt bce with the us first edition jacket with solid yellow boards. Ian flemings james bond book by john gardner elevatedweirdo 5 out of. First edition thus, hardcover, an informative and charming field guide by american ornithologist who became the namesake for the famous spy after fleming came across a copy of this book and decided james bond was the name hed been searching for, this copy has a slight lean to binding which is. First edition james bond books by ian fleming rare. Complete set of 14 first edition james bond novels.
As such, perhaps as many of half of the print run are exlibrary books which are only marginally considered to be collectible. First edition 1962 ian fleming james bond the spy who loved me. How to identify ian fleming james bond 007 museum nybro sweden. A fine set by ian fleming and a great selection of related books, art. James bond ian fleming, easton press first edition 14. This means that, theoretically, the 1st printing is the book club edition. The book club edition has blue boards and no embossed motif. Ian fleming, the man with the golden gun, first edition. This book lists the points of issue, the fine details a typo, binding color, dustjacket detail that may distinguish the first books printed in a first edition from later ones. All issue points are accounted for and all pictures are of true 1st issue uk first editions. Peter harrington keeps a number of rare and first edition flemings in stock. Octopussy living daylights by fleming, first edition. This movie stays true to the original novel and was the 21st bond movie to be released, despite it being the film based on the very first book. James bond book nobody lives forever vintage hardcover book.
The cover art for ian flemings moonraker by great pan books. During his life, fleming wrote a dozen bond books, but james bond would go on to be featured in more than twenty five movies. No, casino royale, moonraker or the james bond encyclopedia. Features breaking news on the 25th james bond movie including first looks at images and other exclusive content. Collecting ian fleming first edition books rare and antique. Fact files the james bond novels of ian fleming 007 magazine. Fortuna books james bond and ian fleming books for sale. This first section of the novel reminded me a bit of iain mcewans sweet tooth. The cape sheets have cape name and logos on title page. Flemings fourteen book long series is critically respected, successful, and highly collectible. There are only two simple rules to identify a fleming first edition. During his life, fleming wrote a dozen bond books, but james bond would go.
Buy 1st edition hardback ian fleming books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The book is very much of its time and ultimately, despite viviennes admirable independence that is outlined in the first half of the novel, she ends up succumbing to james bond s charm. Special edition, being the first edition thus, with a new introductory essay by charlie higson and an excerpt from the next young bond adventure bloodfever. Order online or call 1888772 6657, free shipping and money back guarantee. Octopussy the last two by ian fleming james bond first edition. Apr 27, 2011 introduction to collecting first editions of the james bond books by ian fleming.
We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official continuation authors in hardback and softcover. While a mint set of all 14 books as first edition, first state copies in jackets. Initially created as the main character in a series of spy novels by ian fleming, james bond has become an international spy thriller franchise comprised of movies, books, and video games. Pom harrington presents this first edition of the last james bond novel penned by ian fleming. Collecting james bond first editions meier and sons. From the first book, casino royale, to the last, you only live twice, readers will appreciate the genius and remarkable abilities of bonds creator, ian fleming. Get the best deals on 1st edition hardcover ian fleming books when you shop the largest online selection at. Oct 23, 2015 collecting ian fleming first edition books. Verso title page states first published 1957 dustwrapper priced at s. In fact, theres a question as to whether or not this is a book club edition or a retail reprint. Casino royale is the first novel by the british author ian fleming. Buy now the james bond archives spectre edition by taschen. Not every book has points of issue, but for many literary works which do, these differences can make a vast difference in value.
Moonraker book club edition james bond fleming, ian on. James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare and. A telephone number has been written in black ink on the upper inner flap of the dust jacket. First edition, first impression, first issue jacket, showing the original price of 10s. Included are the spy who loved me 1962, the man with the golden gun 1965, and you only live twice 1964. Icebreaker, john gardner 1983, james bond book ian fleming cape first edition. Signed by the author in black pen ink on the front free endpaper, original cloth with original priceclipped dust jacket. First edition of the first novel in ian flemings james bond series. Unlike some authors with complex publishing histories, ian fleming is straightforward and his first editions are easy to identify. The complete james bond collection by ian fleming, all 14 books as new. The cape sheets have cape name and logos on title page those with book club are later printings and the above does not apply the cape edition was published first, and is the first edition the 1st print run was 15,000 copies.
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