The spy who loved me book club edition james bond fleming, ian on. Jul 19, 2015 the james bond novels published by the book club ian flemings early james bond novels are some of the most collectible first editions in modern fiction. Ian fleming books with dust jacket in english for sale ebay. It was published by jonathan cape on 5 april 1955 and featured a cover design conceived by fleming. 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. Octopussy by ian fleming hardcover book club edition 1966. The booktitled devil may carewas published in the uk by penguin books and by doubleday in the us. 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.
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. He is famous for authoring the spy novels for james bond. In a break from our usual format, william boyd will join us for a special james bond book club. It starts out as a direct secret service story even though bond is reassigned to the diplomatic section. Eleven bond novels and two collections of short stories followed between 1953 and 1966. Ian fleming publications then commissioned sebastian faulks to write a continuation novel. Ian fleming first editions adrian harrington rare books. He will talk to john mullan about the genius of ian fleming and the enduring appeal of. See below for our worldleading stock of ian fleming first editions, signed first editions, fine bindings, sets, association copies, letters, and other collectible material relating to fleming and his famous creation, james bond. Diamonds are forever by fleming, ian and a great selection of related books. The difference between a good golf shot and a bad one is the same difference.
Moonraker is the third novel by the british author ian fleming to feature his fictional british secret service agent james bond. Published by book of the month club, new york 2007. You only live twice by fleming, first edition abebooks passion for books. This book now bears the authorship of fleming on most editions, but it was really the collaboration of several people, and a legal agreement at one time insisted that kevin mcclory and jack whittingham be. The only book to cover all aspects of the james bond phenomenon in a single volume, it includes. However, ian s eldest brother peter, who was a writer, used his influence to have the book published. Most of ian flemings james bond novels were included in the box of paperbacks, and what i dont have, ill almost certainly. Most of ian fleming s james bond novels were included in the box of paperbacks, and what i dont have, ill almost certainly.
Ian fleming publications then commissioned sebastian faulks to write a continuation novel, which was released on 28 may 2008, the 100th anniversary of ian fleming s birth. The cape sheets have cape name and logos on title page. No doctor no by fleming, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. However, ians eldest brother peter, who was a writer, used his influence to have the book published. His mother was evelyn nee rose, and his father was valentine fleming, the member of parliament for henley from 1910 to 1917. Early on during james bonds highstakes golf round against goldfinger in ian fleming s book, the narrator observes. How to identify ian fleming s signature the purpose of this page is to provide a definitive guide on identifying the signature or autograph of ian fleming.
Those with book club are later printings and the above does not apply the cape edition was published first, and is the first edition. Ive read the ian fleming s multiple times, was kind of into the gardners and bensons, but havent touched the more recent novels. It marked a change of format for fleming, who had previously written james bond stories only as fulllength novels. Dust jacket has been covered in a plastic protective sleeve. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Goldfinger is the seventh novel in ian fleming s james bond series. Buy 1st edition hardback ian fleming books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. How to identify ian flemings signature the purpose of this page is to provide a definitive guide on identifying the signature or autograph of ian fleming. During his life, fleming wrote a dozen bond books, but james bond would go on to be featured in more than twenty five movies. This exclusive folio collection features 12 classic tales, including the tale of peter rabbit, the tale of jemima puddleduck and the tale of the flopsy bunnies. Today is the 10year anniversary of the shoes video. In the first of ian fleming s tales of 007, bond finds himself on a mission to neutralize lethal, highrolling. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia.
Never realized how good the ian fleming bond books were until i bought this set and read the books in order, one a day then watched the movies to see how they compared to the original stories. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. For your eyes only is a collection of short stories by the british author ian fleming, featuring the fictional british secret service agent commander james bond. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Fleming is responsible for 12 novels and 9 short stories featuring the james bond character. No, goldfinger, for your eyes only short stories inc. Bankrupt a ruthless russian agent whos been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table.
Casino royale by ian fleming hardcover bce book club. The first novel, casino royale commands eye watering sums of money and for many lovers of the genre the idea of collecting a full set of the first editions. The book titled devil may carewas published in the uk by penguin books and by doubleday in the us. A near fine book without inscriptions in a very good unclipped wrapper. This is a direct follow up to on her majestys secret service. And the winner of the 2019 cwa ian fleming steel dagger is. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
It was first published by jonathan cape on 11 april 1960. Now in the care of ian fleming s nephews, james and fergus fleming themselves writers, the bibliophile publication is still very much alive and to celebrate the 65th anniversary of its birth it is devoting an issue to ian fleming. The words ian fleming on the spine should be black later printings will have the word ian fleming in white on the spine. Get the best deals on ian fleming books with dust jacket in english when you shop the largest online selection at. You only live twice foyles book club edition ian fleming.
Taut, tense, and effortlessly stylish, ian fleming s inaugural james bond adventure has all the hallmarks that made the series a touchstone for a generation of readers. Ian fleming bibliography fully illustrated with all issue points. Im looking forward to reading the series, finding themes, interesting tidbits, and unfortunately. Fleming wrote his first bond novel, casino royale, in 1952. Centenary set, 2008 penguin james bond 007 14 books. I have removed from the box and placed on a shelfwas that it contained a complete set of ian fleming s original. Ian lancaster fleming 28 may 1908 12 august 1964 was an english author, journalist and naval intelligence officer who is best known for his james bond series of spy novels. It was a success, with three print runs being commissioned to cope with the demand. Complete uk book club editions of ian flemings james bond novels. Fact files the james bond novels of ian fleming 007 magazine. Thunderball by fleming, ian and a great selection of related books. James bond, ian fleming, 5 first edition book lot, cape, 2 1st1sts.
On her majestys secret service by ian fleming the a. Included are the spy who loved me 1962, the man with the golden gun 1965, and you only live twice 1964. Rare books by ian fleming, including first editions, signed first edition, rare copies of the. The most recent novel was released on september 26th 20 and was called solo. The plot is derived from a fleming screenplay that was too short for a full novel so he added the passage of the bridge game between bond and the industrialist hugo drax.
Ian fleming hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. The book club edition has blue boards and no embossed motif. Casino royale james bond series by ian fleming reading. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Moonraker book club edition james bond fleming, ian on. Ian lancaster fleming was a journalist, author and an officer of the naval intelligence. Ian fleming wrote the bond novels until his death in 1964. Each book is presented with a cloth pressed hardcover. Presented in a treasury box set that retains all the charm of beatrix potters originals, this is the perfect gift for any child. You only live twice by fleming, first edition abebooks. Some movies were spoton quoting dialog from the books from russia with love, other films told a completely different story quantum of solace. Thunderball is the ninth book in ian flemings james bond series, and the eight novel, after a seriously good collection of short stories. Ian lancaster fleming was born on 28 may 1908, at 27 green street in the wealthy london district of mayfair.
The best bond books according to anthony horowitz british gq. 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. In the novel that introduced james bond to the world, ian fleming s agent 007 is dispatched to a french casino in royaleleseaux. Collecting james bond first editions meier and sons. Buy the spy who loved me the book club 1st edition by ian fleming from amazons fiction books store. This is ian fleming s most mysterious and enigmatic james bond novel. 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.
Taut, tense, and effortlessly stylish, ian flemings inaugural james bond adventure has all the hallmarks that made the series a touchstone for a generation of readers. You only live twice by ian fleming and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse ian flemings bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. On 10 march 2017, the book collector will release the special edition, paying homage to its founder, and. Ian lancaster fleming was born in mayfair, london on 28th may 1908, the second of four brothers.
Volume spine with a few pinheadsized spots, a 2 mm closed tear to head and a small bit of fade to top edge of spine, text slightly toned with a few small spots of soil to foreedge. Eventually, this will be a repository for my thoughts on the james bond books. Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond 007 books. Buy hardback ian fleming books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Royal blue cloth over boards, title stamped in black onto spine, 12mo 718 inches tall, pp. This is the book with the brilliantly conceived bridge game at a london club m seemed to. Casino royale by fleming, ian used books and rare books. The first editions of 007 james bond books are amongst the most collectable of modern first editions if signed their value increases hugely. Complete uk book club editions of ian fleming s james bond novels. Ian fleming from russia with love book club edition. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. In casino royale, a tale of stealth, lust, and treachery, we see where bonds 007 career begins. Ian fleming bibliography james bond uk first edition books. Ian fleming publications then commissioned sebastian faulks to write a continuation novel, which was released on 28 may 2008, the 100th anniversary of ian flemings birth.
Casino royale is the first novel by the british author ian fleming. To everyones amazement, the book was a great success. During his life, fleming wrote a dozen bond books, but james bond would go. An intimate portrait of ian fleming as remembered by his friends and colleagues, a character study of james bond, the byproducts of bondmania and the merchandising of 007, detailed analyses of every james bond novel, and much more. 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 franchise. Ian fleming from russia with love 1st edition in dust.
The text in this edition has been restored by the fleming family company ian fleming publications, to reflect the work as it was originally published. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Oct 21, 2015 the best bond books according to anthony horowitz. Over the years i have enjoyed watching the action movies starring englands favorite 007 spy, yet, until now, i had not read any of ian fleming s classic books explaining bonds origins. The story centres on the investigation by the british secret service operative james bond into the gold smuggling activities of auric goldfinger, who is also suspected by mi6 of being connected to smersh, the soviet. Also included are from russia, with love 1957, thunderball 1961, moonraker 1955, doctor no 1958, and goldfinger 1959. Ian lancaster fleming complete uk book club editions of ian fleming s 1st ed. For your eyes only short story collection wikipedia. This, the first of ian fleming s tales of secret agent 007, finds bond on a mission to neutralize a lethal, highrolling russian operative called simply le chiffre by ruining him at the baccarat table and forcing his soviet spymasters to retire him. Ian fleming from russia with love book club edition 1956.
This means that, theoretically, the 1st printing is the book club edition. 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. The dustcover has an illustration showing a gun and a rose, and an authors note from ian fleming dated march 1956. Written in january and february 1958, it was first published in the uk by jonathan cape on 23 march 1959. Ian fleming archives buy and sell first edition books. Ian fleming from russia with love 1st edition in dust wrapper. A collection of book club editions from the james bond novels by ian fleming. Now in the care of ian flemings nephews, james and fergus fleming themselves writers, the bibliophile publication is still very much alive and to celebrate the 65th anniversary of its birth it is devoting an issue to ian fleming. Goldfinger book club edition james bond hardcover 1959 by ian fleming author. These novels became an instant sensation and were later adapted into films. William boyd wrote that book and it picked up with bonds life in 1969. Since then, a number of other authors have carried on the legacy at the request of the ian fleming publications.