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During his life, fleming wrote a dozen bond books, but james bond would go on to be featured in more than twenty five movies. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to ralph, we have now both reduced our remainders by one copy. First edition, first printing, signed by actress shirley eaton, who is one of one the most famous of all james bond girls in her role as jill masterson, secretary of goldfinger. 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. Author ian fleming released casino royale, the first novel in what would be the james bond book series in april 1953. James bond by john gardner, first edition abebooks.
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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. This is strips 1 225 of the original series of the james bond comic that originally ran july 7, 1958 through march 28, 1959. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle edition. Casino royale is the first novel by the british author ian fleming. The book of bond or, every man his own 007 is a book by kingsley amis which was first published by jonathan cape in 1965. Casino royale ian fleming first edition signed raptis rare books. 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. Casino royale is the first book in the james bond series. British colonel sun james bond novel written by robert markham, first paperback edition 221 pages isbn 330023047 pan books london. Royal mail james bond limited edition prestige stamp book. How to identify ian fleming james bond 007 museum nybro sweden.
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These mass produced books are how most americans came to know james bond 007. Buying ian fleming books for investment investing in james bond 007 first editions. The james bond literary franchise is a series of novels and short stories, first. Currently he is being portrayed by english actor daniel craig, but he has also been portrayed by sean connery, george lazenby. Ian fleming s james bond first editions, like bordeaux grand crus, are rare collectibles. Collecting james bond first editions meier and sons. Rare books by ian fleming, including first editions, signed first edition, and finely bound copies of the james bond novels. Top 30 most valuable first edition books set to make you a. James bond, ian fleming, first edition library fel, complete 14 book set. Notice that the back of moonrakerrefers to the filming of casino royale. This was the first american comic book appearance of james bond and is noteworthy for being a relatively rare example of a british comic being reprinted in a fairly highprofile american comic. 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. An indispensible reference work compiled by the president of the james bond 007 international fan club. If you are a fan of james bond then this is a book that you will enjoy.
James bond by fleming, first edition library abebooks. Spectre edition is an outstanding film by film collection of artistic text and photographs and ideas that went into these films. Drinking with james bond and ian fleming, the official cocktail book fleming, ian, fleming, fergus on. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle edition by fleming, ian. For the reader dedicated to collectible ian fleming books, there are many first edition james bond books in various printings, conditions and price points to suit. Ian fleming bibliography james bond uk first edition books. Colonel sun is a novel by kingsley amis published by jonathan cape on 28 march 1968 under the pseudonym robert markham. Fleming first bond novel, casino royale was released in 1952 and was an instant success demanding 3 print runs. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official continuation authors in hardback.
The first editions of 007 james bond books are amongst the most collectable of modern first editions if signed their value increases hugely. As such, perhaps as many of half of the print run are exlibrary books which are only marginally considered to be collectible. Published by jonathan cape in london 1960 this is the 1st edition 1st printing. Published by jonathan cape in london in 1961, with the essential first published 1961 to the inner page, with no later titles or editions stated, this rare book is not the book club edition, not the american edition and not a later printing this is the first printing of thunderball. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Huge collection of first edition ian fleming books, including many of the james bond classics. 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. The adaptation was written by anthony hern and illustrated by john mclusky. Buy 1st edition hardback ian fleming books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Ian lancaster fleming was born in mayfair, london on 28th may 1908, the second of four brothers. The ultimate companion to all things 007, covering the making of every single movie in the james bond franchise, from dr. Stand by for more adventures with the worlds greatest and most famous secret agent, james bond, as some of his most thrilling missions are collected for the first time ever in a deluxe collectors library edition. In 1964, fleming gave bond a first edition copy of you only live twice signed, to the real james bond, from the thief of his identity. This book is the thinnest book in the james bond ian fleming series. The james bond product has generated all manner of associated gadgets and memorabilia, yet a bond first edition book holds genuine authenticity and cudos over other merchandise. Great antique books that you wont find anywhere else. First editions books by ian fleming, rare books, signed and finely bound copies of the james bond novels, including casino royale, moonraker and. In addition, he wrote a childrens story for his son, chitty chitty bang bang plus two works of non fiction which have now become famous antique first edition books.
A nice copy of the original bond title for your eyes only by ian fleming. Beginning in 1939 he served as a liaison between the navy and the other secret services. Complete with the original dust jacket this is a highly collectible book all complete and in vgc. Bond is convinced spectre no longer exists, and is frustrated at being unable to locate blofeld so much so that he actually prepares a letter of resignation for m. Octopussy by ian fleming 1966, hardcover first edition. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition.
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