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Ian fleming 19081964 was an intelligence officer, journalist, and creator of the fictional british secret service agent james bond. Beginning in 1968 with kingsley amiss colonel sun, bond has gone on to appear in books by john gardner, raymond benson, sebastian faulks, jeffery deaver, william boyd and anthony horowitz. Get the best deals on 1st edition hardcover ian fleming books when you shop the. Collecting ian fleming first edition books rare and. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Order of ian fleming books british author ian fleming is the creator of the fictional british spy james bond a series he wrote from 1953 until his death in 1964. Ian fleming archives buy and sell first edition books. You only live twice by ian fleming, first edition, in original dust jacket, 1964. The book has a tendency to fox more than the other james bond ian fleming titles, so premiums are paid if the pages are still clean and without foxing.
Broccoli used his contacts with united artists to make sure they had the funds to. Fleming 19081964 finished casino royale over the period of two months in early 1952, while at goldeneye. Fleming completed a new novel annually at his goldeneye estate in jamaica, two of which were published posthumously in 1964. Of all the james bond books this one is to me the most farfetched and puzzling. Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond. Since ian flemings death in 1964, several writers have been invited to continue james bonds legacy in literature. From russia with love by ian fleming, 1st edition in custom leather binding. You only live twice, ian fleming, new american library, 1964, 1st glidrose ed.
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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 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. Great antique books that you wont find anywhere else. Featured bookssee all featured items the centenary edition of ian flemings james. Harry saltzman had an option for the james bond books that was running out and albert r.
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Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to edwina who helped in the birthpangs. It is well written and fleming is on top of his craft but the plot and its credibility have more holes than a. Boldly signed by sean connery on the front free endpaper. First edition of this james bond classic in an exceptionally bright original dust jacket. In the books and movies, it is thought he is in his late thirties but he. 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. This guide only covers conditions and prices specific to the ian fleming james bond first editions. He was a british writer who wrote books about an english spy called james bond with the codename 007. Overall commentary about prices generally speaking, one may assume that price increases for books, or dust jackets, follow a straight line as one considers them in good condition, very good condition and near fine condition. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official continuation authors in hardback. 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. Apr 27, 2011 unlike some authors with complex publishing histories, ian fleming is straightforward and his first editions are easy to identify.
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Broccoli formed danjaq together to produce the first james bond film. 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. The 00 stands for that hes got license to kill anyone, anytime, anywhere. Dec 17, 2017 queen anne press queen anne press publish high quality, limited edition books by ian fleming, ian flemming, james bond novels, books, peter fleming, mervyn peake. 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. The name danjaq was the first three letters from their wifes name dana and jacqueline. Ian fleming rare books, first editions, and signed books. This comes complete with a bespoke solid perspex presentation case to protect the series from dust and slight variations in external conditions and allows the set to be protected but entirely visible from all sides.
While less valuable than the uk editions, its been my experience that. Your indispensable guide to collecting james bond first editions. Collecting james bond first editions the cataloguers desk. 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. First edition of the seventh novel in ian flemings james bond series.
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. Collecting ian fleming first edition books rare and antique. Fleming first bond novel, casino royale was released in 1952 and was an instant success demanding 3 print runs. Huge collection of first edition ian fleming books, including many of the james bond classics. The words ian fleming on the spine should be black later printings will have the word ian fleming in white on the spine. Mass market paperback by fleming, ian, and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The character was created in 1953 and he first appeared in the novel casino royale. Complete james bond series by ian fleming, facsimile 1st ed. Make offer vintage james bond books ian fleming2 first edition and 1 2nd. Ian fleming, in full ian lancaster fleming, born may 28, 1908, london, englanddied august 12, 1964, canterbury, kent, suspensefiction novelist whose character james bond, the stylish, highliving british secret service agent 007, became one of the most successful and widely imitated heroes of 20thcentury popular fiction the son of a conservative mp and the grandson of a.
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