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James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent. James bond by fleming abebooks shop for books, art. Filled with minutiae culled from the farreaches of the planet, the ultimate james bond fan book is your onestop shop for all things bond, including a detailed, encyclopedic listing of every bond movie ever made, replete with the actors, the guns, the gadgets, the girls, the cars, and everything inbetween. 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. Ian flemings 007 spy novels arent just some of the most fun stories in the entire genre, they also sport some outstanding book covers. Brosnan, john james bond in the cinema 1st edition 1st printing hardcover london tantivy press 1972 very good in a very good dust jacket. Fleming died at a relatively early age of 56 and 2 of his james bond books were published posthumously. The same successful routine was followed every year for the rest. Ian fleming hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. James bond is a famous character created by ian fleming. Oct 04, 2016 this particular author, james gardner, has written over eleven books based on the character in the last two decades, and by past examples of previous authors, he would have had a lot to live up to when he wrote his first bond novel. The character was created in 1953 and he first appeared in the novel. First edition james bond books by ian fleming rare. Complete set of 14 first edition james bond novels.

Original grey cloth boards with gilt lettering on the cover and spine. Every firstedition ian fleming james bond book cover 1953. So for reference and for your eyes only yuk yuk, here is a gallery of every original ian fleming james bond novel book cover, 14 in all. James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare.

To be truly collectible, a first edition bond novel needs to be in its original dust jacket. Ian fleming from russia with love book club edition 1956. Ian fleming complete set of first edition james bond books. Huge collection of first edition ian fleming books, including many of the james bond classics. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official continuation authors in hardback and softcover. Every firstedition ian fleming james bond book cover. The james bond series focuses on a fictional british secret service agent created in 1953 by writer ian fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two shortstory collections. Paperback 007 bond is back cover daniel craig as bond with gun in hand background casino royale and the sillouette shadow of a girl we carry a wide selection of titles in the arts, theology, history, politics, social and physical sciences.

Presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. But, says sothebys book specialist peter selley, value is entirely dependent on edition and condition, regardless of the title. The feminism of james bond is the first largescale academic work in which feminism intersects the world of james bond. The 1st print run was 45,000 copies there is a signed limited edition of this title 250 numbered copies but unnumbered copies also turn up jonathan capes records suggest there should be approx 43 unnumbered ten of these were given to ian fleming the rest intended as presentation copies the 1st print run was 45,000 copies you only live twice. I read all of the bond books more or less as they came out in paperback and was, at the time, a devoted fan. As is often the case for new authors, many of the first edition of their books are distributed to libraries. Welcome to the website of james bond first editions. First edition 1953 ian fleming james bond casino royale. Books ian fleming for sale shop with afterpay ebay. All books are the english first editions published by jonathan cape with the original dust jackets unless otherwise noted. So for reference and for your eyes only yuk yuk, here.

Although he had experience of journalism, this was his first attempt. Full text of james bond books ian fleming casino royale, on her majestys secret service, thunderball see. In the books and movies, it is thought he is in his late thirties but he. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official. John gardner bibliography, james bond 007 uk first editions. Flemings last full bond novel, the man with the golden gun, had a first edition, first issue print run of 82,000. The james bond novels 14 volume set first edition library fel casino royale, diamonds are forever, dr. Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond 007 books. There is a version of on her majestys secret service that is the only signed limited edition made while was living. Also the man with the golden gun was originally published with a golden gun design on the front cover. Pierce brosnan, sophie marceau, sean connery, gert frobe, honor blackman, timothy dalton, maryam dabo, jill st. Signed by the author on a decorative 007 fan club bookplate featuring the arms of the bond family.

Fleming wrote about james bond in 12 novels and then 2 short stories. In a good, bright dust jacket, with a little wear and short. James bond archives buy and sell first edition books. The print run of the first state of the dust jacket was so small that this jacket is more rare than the jacket for casino royale.

First editions, first issues except golden gun which is in the second state binding as usual, without the gilt gun design on. Oct 02, 20 ian flemings 007 spy novels arent just some of the most fun stories in the entire genre, they also sport some outstanding book covers. But, says sothebys book specialist peter selley, value is entirely dependent on edition and. As such, perhaps as many of half of the print run are exlibrary books which are only marginally considered to be collectible. 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. The ultimate james bond fan book is a neverbefore compiled compendium of lists, facts, anecdotes, trivia, commentary, and much, much more, about the most successful franchise in movie history. The character was created in 1953 and he first appeared in the novel casino royale. Since then other writers have since produced bond novels and released many popular films. Casino royale by ian fleming, first edition abebooks. Investing in ian fleming james bond 007 first edition books.

Life 50 years of james bond 1st edition by the editors of life books author 4. It analyzes the cinematic bond girl and argues that the character initially served as a different archetype. Pan books limited, london, england, great britain, uk, 1965. Fleming 19081964 finished casino royale over the period of two months in early 1952, while at. First editions books by ian fleming, rare books, signed and finely bound copies of the james bond novels, including casino royale, moonraker and. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia.

James bond january 4, 1900 february 14, 1989 was a leading american ornithologist whose name was appropriated by writer ian fleming for his fictional spy james bond. Apr 27, 2011 to be truly collectible, a first edition bond novel needs to be in its original dust jacket. New listing ian fleming the essential james bond first edition thus. James bond first edition set ian fleming raptis rare books. Adam blakeney, senior specialist in modern literature at peter harrington, describes why flemings james bond first editions books have all the qualities of a highly collectible series. Ian fleming bibliography james bond uk first edition books. How to identify ian fleming james bond 007 museum exhibition. So began casino royale, the first adventure of james bond, completed in march 1952 and published the following year. No, goldfinger, for your eyes only short stories including a view to a kill and quantum of solace, thunderball, the spy who loved me, on her majesties secret service, you only live twice, the man. James bond by john gardner, first edition abebooks. Goldfinger is signed by actresses margaret nolan dink, shirley eaton jill mastersongolden girl and tania mallett tilly masterson to the title page. 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. This rough guide is devoted to james bond, the most famous fictional character of the 20th century. Introduction to collecting first editions of the james bond books by ian fleming.

A very good book, pages clean, no marks or writing. All books are the english first editions published by jonathan cape. Ian fleming first editions adrian harrington rare books. In a good, bright dust jacket, with a little wear and short tears at the corners. First edition of this james bond classic in an exceptionally bright original dust jacket. Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond.

Fleming 19081964 finished casino royale over the period of two months in early 1952, while at goldeneye. 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. This was abandoned due to the expense of the design, making these. Ian fleming 19081964 was an intelligence officer, journalist, and creator of the character james bond. This particular author, james gardner, has written over eleven books based on the character in the last two decades, and by past examples of previous authors, he would have had a lot. Oct 22, 2014 first edition of this james bond classic in an exceptionally bright original dust jacket. Casino royale, the first james bond adventure, was produced in just two months. Complete set of the james bond novels and stories in first.

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The 1st print run was 45,000 copies there is a signed limited edition of this title 250 numbered copies but unnumbered copies also turn up jonathan capes records suggest there should be approx 43. John gardner bibliography,james bond 007 uk first editions. Details about ian fleming complete set of first edition james bond books 1st very rare. If a 1st edition book was signed by a leading bond actor recently 30 years after the book was published would that add or detract from the books value. Set of 12 of the original james bond novels by ian fleming.