First editions books by ian fleming, rare books, signed and finely bound copies of the james bond novels, including casino royale, moonraker and. Top 30 most valuable first edition classic books including. To be worth a significant amount, it needs to be a first issue, first edition and not a reprint. Royal mail james bond limited edition silver stamps.
Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to ralph, we have now both reduced our remainders by one copy. Ian fleming first edition dr no james bond 007 museum. 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. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle. Digging these classic book covers from the first edition copies of ian flemings 007 novels. Collecting ian fleming first edition books rare and. It would be hard to believe there are any around the world not proudly displayed in cabinets or on shelves. But, says sothebys book specialist peter selley, value is entirely dependent on edition and condition, regardless of the title. First edition james bond books by ian fleming rare. In the late 40s he bought a property in jamaica, where in early 1952 he settled down to write a novel. Fleming died at a relatively early age of 56 and 2 of his james bond books were published posthumously. Octavo, original dark green cloth, original dust jacket. 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. Welcome to the website of james bond first editions.
Since then, he has appeared in numerous novels and over 20 films. Flemings last full bond novel, the man with the golden gun, had a first edition, first issue print run of 82,000. First edition of the ian flemings first book casino royale which introduced the world to 007. With more than 1,000 images and an oral history recorded from 150 cast and crew members, this re edition of the original xl book, as comprehensive as it is compact, will delight fans of the most successful and longest. 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. Since then other writers have since produced bond novels and released many popular films. The james bond character was created by english author ian fleming in 1953. Ian fleming first editions adrian harrington rare books. Introduction to collecting first editions of the james bond books by ian fleming.
First american edition, first printing, of flemings first book, in firstissue dust jacket. As such, perhaps as many of half of the print run are exlibrary books which are only marginally considered to be collectible. Huge collection of first edition ian fleming books, including many of the james bond classics. James bond is sent to assist in the defection of soviet consulate clerk tatiana romanova in turkey, where spectre plans to avenge bonds killing of dr. Rare books by ian fleming, including first editions, signed first edition, and finely bound copies of the james bond novels. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. It was first published in the uk by jonathan cape on april 5th, 1954. His books attract some of the highest and sought after books, casino royale being one of the most valuable modern first editions around. Collecting james bond first editions shapero rare books. 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. The battle for bond is a tale of bitter recriminations, betrayal, multimillion dollar lawsuits and even death. 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. The first edition of this book was banned by the ian fleming will trust. Twelve ian fleming james bond novels first editions jonathan cape 1955 1966 partial set.
As is often the case for new authors, many of the first edition of their books are distributed to libraries. Fleming accomplished an extraordinary amount in the history of the. Ian fleming hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. Mar 12, 20 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. 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. The book has been made into tv shows and movies over and over, most notably in 2006, when daniel craig won the role as james bond. For of the 14 books it is easy to tell a first edition jacket. Casino royale is the first novel by the british author ian fleming.
I thought it might be nice to not only show to the covers of these book, but the backs as well. Roger moore my word is my bond first edition third impression michael omara books 2008. Oct 23, 2015 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Investing in ian fleming james bond 007 first edition books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading thunderball james bond original series book 9.
Also the man with the golden gun was originally published with a golden gun design on the front cover. It has been filmed twice as a feature film, the first being the 1967 spoof starring david niven, and later as the twentyfirst. Apr 27, 2011 to be truly collectible, a first edition bond novel needs to be in its original dust jacket. Royal mail james bond brilliant uncirculated coin cover. The ultimate james bond trivia book citadel quiz book series lewis, michael. The book is packed with violent action, hairbreadth escapes, international espionage, and clever spy gadgets.
Collecting james bond first editions the cataloguers desk. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official continuation authors in hardback and softcover. First edition, first impression in an exceptionally bright jacket. To be truly collectible, a first edition bond novel needs to be in its original dust jacket. James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare. Ian fleming 19081964 was an intelligence officer, journalist, and creator of the character james bond. Top 10 most collectable james bond paperbacks artistic. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official.
The full details of bonds martini were kept until chapter seven of the book and bond eventually named it the vesper, after vesper lynd andrew lycett. 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. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle edition by fleming, ian. Here are the james bond uk first edition paperbacks spanning 1955 casino royale to 1979 james bond and moonraker. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle edition. Great antique books that you wont find anywhere else.
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. The james bond novels james bond has become an international phenomenon. For the reader dedicated to collectable ian fleming books, there are many first edition james bond books in various printings, conditions and price points to suit every collectors desires. 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. It is the fabled story of kevin mcclorys 40 year legal battle over the rights to the screen version of james bond, which he and whittingham had created.
Jan 31, 2019 from russia with love is a sexy, sexy bond book, so expect to feel flushed with tatiana romanov first meets james. A very good, tight and square first edition copy of the first james bond book. 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. Fleming 19081964 finished casino royale over the period of two months in early 1952, while at goldeneye, his tropical. The format is also fresh and inventive a complete jump for fleming, who had. Nov 12, 2015 if youd put it all on red, and bought ian flemings first james bond book casino royale in 1996 when the tome was worth around. Casino royale, novel by british writer ian fleming, published in 1953, which is the first of his 12 blockbuster novels about the suave and supercompetent british spy james bond. 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 completely solid, slight bumps to spine ends and. Inscribed by ian fleming to classmate and novelist ralph arnold. Collecting james bond first editions invest in rare books. Fleming first bond novel, casino royale was released in 1952 and was an instant success demanding 3 print runs. If you look at the price trajectory of the bond books in tandem with other first editions over the same period, there is hardly any comparison. James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare and. Small sticker ghost with some tiny ink lines to ffep, otherwise unmarked.
James bond is sent to assist in the defection of soviet consulate clerk tatiana romanova in turkey, where spectre plans to avenge bond s killing of dr. 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. The complete collection celebrates the worlds most famous fictional spy, commander james bond, also known as 007. For the true bond collector, there are two particularly unique books to add to a set of first editions. 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. This was abandoned due to the expense of the design, making these.
Make offer vintage james bond books ian fleming2 first edition and 1 2nd edition. 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 the story concerns the british secret agent james bond, gambling at the casino in royaleleseaux to bankrupt le. Flemings fourteenbook long series is critically respected, successful, and highly collectible. With more than 1,000 images and an oral history recorded from 150 cast and crew members, this reedition of the original xl book, as comprehensive as it is compact, will delight fans of the most successful and longest. Signet books signet books casino royale ian fleming. Currently he is being portrayed by english actor daniel craig, but he has also been portrayed by sean connery, george lazenby, roger moore, timothy dalton and. Beginning in 1939 he served as a liaison between the navy and the other secret services, where he was privy to the. Casino royale first edition ian fleming bauman rare books. Collecting james bond first editions peter harrington rare books.
Jan 22, 2015 first edition, first impression in an exceptionally bright jacket. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. Thunderball, just one of a number of james bond first editions 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. Royal mail james bond q branch brilliant uncirculated coin cover. Brokenclaw by john gardner first edition hardcover book first edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket. Casino royale by ian fleming, first edition abebooks. Collecting ian fleming first edition books rare and antique. The ultimate companion to all things 007, covering the making of every single movie in the james bond franchise, from dr. James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent. 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.
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