We recently unveiled the iconic vintage classics covers and are delighted to now share with you the first seven covers in the contemporary vintage paperback series, which will be published on 2 august 2012 in the english language worldwide exc usacanada. This guide only covers conditions and prices specific to the ian fleming james bond first editions. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Goldfinger by ian fleming james bond signet first printing pb 1960. Ian flemings james bond paperback assortment get your license to kill the easy way. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Collectible authors and themes obviously add to value. And condition is perhaps even more critical than in hardcovers. 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 continuation authors in hardback.
Piz gloria the website dedicated to collecting james. James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent. Author ian fleming released casino royale, the first novel in what would be the james bond book series in april 1953. The key is to find copies without a price on the cover.
As one of the worlds foremost dealers in fine and rare ian fleming first edition books we are able to supply both books and advice to those wishing to seriously invest. Jul 08, 2008 well it took a while but we currently have james bond novels, movies, cartoons and now we have james bond comic books. Harry potter and james bond books as investments youtube. Kennedy listed from russia with love among his top 10 favorite novels, and after a private screening of dr. This bumper actionpacked volume collects ultra rare bond stories that have not been seen since their original syndication. Ian fleming james bond 007 in pan books 1st editions. Welcome to piz gloria, the website dedicated to collecting paperbacksoftback novels featuring the character james bond 007 created by ian fleming. We recently unveiled the iconic vintage classics covers and are delighted to now share with you the first seven covers in the contemporary vintage paperback series, which will be published on 2 august 2012 in the english language worldwide exc.
Even some paperback harry potter books can command a premium price a copy of harry potter and the prisoner of. Buy james bond book collection and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Press release there is only one bond unveiling the new bond book covers. Book is produced on high quality paper with drawings that are quite modern in look and approach. The reasons vary authors selfpublish, publishers lack the necessary budget or the desire to invest in a particular author think of poets particularly or simply softcover is the. From casino royale to the man with the golden gun, from james bond to high time to kill, we can help you find the james bond books you are looking for. Many editions of h2g2 are worth are worth a fair sum of money. Ian flemings james bond titles are some of the most popular spy thrillers ever written. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. James bond and his beautiful girl friday, honey rider, have been captured by the evil, sadistic dr no, a sinister recluse with a fascination with pain other. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official. Here are the james bond uk first edition paperbacks spanning 1955 casino royale to 1979 james bond and moonraker.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Many paperback books from this era featured cover artwork not used by todays publishers. In this video i take a look at all the ian fleming james bond paperback 1st editions as published in the uk by pan books. I read all of the bond books more or less as they came out in paperback and was, at the time, a devoted fan. Goldfinger by ian flemingsignet paperback movie tieinjames bond1964. The website was last updated on april 1, 2020 at 9.
Collecting paperback books from the 40s, 50s and 60s can be a fun and interesting hobby. Buy thunderballstarring james bond 007 by ian fleming, in acceptable condition. Investing in rare books for general information about investing and collecting rare books, please refer to our other guide invest in rare books. James bond 007 is an agent for the british secret service. Published in 1938, the london life shown in this rare photography paperback book is long gone. Isbn 9781848563643 9781848563643 softcover, titan books, 2009. Make offer vintage james bond books ian fleming2 first edition and 1 2nd edition. The storyine is easy to follow and the art work is top notch. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return. In the first of ian flemings james bond novels, 007 declares war on le chiffre, french communist and paymaster of the soviet murder organization smersh. Welcome to piz gloria, the website dedicated to collecting paperback softback novels featuring the character james bond 007 created by ian fleming. Even if youve merely seen the movies, which are a bit different than the books, youll like this 007 adventure. The james bond literary franchise is a series of novels and short stories, first.
The interest in this form of investment has risen considerably, so much so the financial times. Investing in ian fleming james bond 007 first edition books. Top 30 most valuable first edition classic books including. Collecting james bond first editions the cataloguers desk. Similar to lp album covers, the long term value of paperback. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. However, many paperbacks books with soft, not rigid, paperbased covers sell for high prices. The character was created in 1953 and he first appeared in the novel casino royale. During his life, fleming wrote a dozen bond books, but james bond would go on to be featured in more than twenty five movies. 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. Bond was the creation of ian fleming, former pupil at englands most prestigious private school, member of british intelligence during world war ii. Paperback books ian fleming for sale shop with afterpay. Fleming wrote about james bond in 12 novels and then 2 short stories. Buy james bond other film memorabilia and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Piz gloria the website dedicated to collecting james bond. Bill brandt was born in germany but moved to britain where his society photos made him famous. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. I thought it might be nice to not only show to the covers of these book, but the backs as well. 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. Thunderballstarring james bond 007 by ian fleming used. Nov 12, 2015 top 30 most valuable first edition books set to make you a fortune. James bond new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Top 30 most valuable first edition books set to make you a fortune. Lowcarb, mediterranean style recipes for intermittent fasting and. First bond paperback and first portrayal of bond on a cover. Collecting vintage paperback books vintage bookseller. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. These mass produced books are how most americans came to know james bond 007.
Make offer vintage 1964 pan books ian fleming you only live twice james bond 007 vintage 60s james bond 007. Author ian fleming released casino royale, the first novel in what would be the james bond book series in. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Buying ian fleming books for investment investing in james bond 007 first editions. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. He wrote james bond novels, starting with casino royale and ending with octopussy and the living daylights, and all first editions are highly desirable and quite elusive, much like 007 himself. I hope boyd gets hooked on bond and will write more. James bond was, to my american eye and ear, an immensely sophisticated brit. Top 10 most collectable james bond paperbacks artistic. If you like bond, james bond, im pretty sure you will like this one. For whatever reason, the later books are very hard to find as true uk paperback firsts. Apr 27, 2011 ian flemings james bond titles are some of the most popular spy thrillers ever written. Ian fleming james bond 007 in pan books 1st editions complete collection. No at the white house he was reputed to have said i wish i had james bond on my staff.
Feb 14, 20 find out what james bond books and other modern classics will fetch at auction. Fragile treasures the worlds most valuable paperbacks. Find out what james bond books and other modern classics will fetch at auction. Check out page 122 of bond bound and youll see that even their ohmss which is captioned as a first edition has a price on the cover. Any first editions pre1970 including some in paperback raymond feist early first editions, especially magician. Buy a cheap copy of casino royale book by ian fleming.
Book is produced on high quality paper with drawings that. Beginning in 1939 he served as a liaison between the navy and the other secret services, where he was privy to the. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. As i wrote about in yesterdays blog post, i was recently sent a package from ian fleming publications with a copy of the rare book bond bound inside. Anyone who has ever gone in search of secondhand copies of ian flemings james bond books in the u.
I n terms of sheer numbers, collectible softcovers are vastly outnumbered by collectible hardcovers. Rare books by ian fleming, including first editions, signed first edition, and finely bound copies of the james bond novels. Bbc culture ranking the james bond authors after ian fleming. Vintage paperback designs ian flemings james bond novels. Theyre also beautifully designed books that look great as a set, and theyre a fun and accessible starting point for those interested in collecting modern literature. Here, in 1952, at his home goldeneye, he wrote a book called casino royaleand james bond was born. Well it took a while but we currently have james bond novels, movies, cartoons and now we have james bond comic books. Ian flemings james bond first editions, like bordeaux grand crus, are rare collectibles. James bond is a famous character created by ian fleming. The most valuable authors in vintage paperback by bruce black just as in collecting their hardcover counterparts, numerous factors lead to collectibility in vintage paperbacks. Unfollow james bond books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ian mcewan any first editions published before 1990 ian rankin any first editions from the 20th century. Good to look out for at book swaps and garage sales.
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