An omnibus edition comprising casino royale, from russia with love and doctor no. The change between generations is very marked when reading a bond novel, the little changes like letters and. Casino royale by ian fleming, first edition abebooks. The book is packed with violent action, hairbreadth escapes, international espionage, and clever spy gadgets. Jan 27, 2016 casino royale was the first book in ian flemings james bond series, but it was the 21st movie in the film series. Fleming accomplished an extraordinary amount in the history of the. Penguin, which had released all the fleming books as trade editions in 2002 with attractive retro covers, released a new mass market. British casino royale james bond novel written by ian fleming, th paperback edition 190 pages pan book number x232 pan books. First edition of the ian flemings first book casino royale which introduced the world to 007. The plot of the book is very interesting and it makes you become hooked on it. The battle begins with a fiftymillionfranc game of baccarat, gains momentum during bonds fiery love affair with a sensuous lady spy, and reaches a chilling climax with fiendish torture at the hands of a master sadist. So began casino royale, the first adventure of james bond, completed in march 1952 and published the following year. After listening to casino royale, my eyes are opened to a different way to enjoy the adventures of a timeless character.
Collecting james bond first editions meier and sons. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Casino royale was released a third time on bluray in 2012 with dts audio and deleted scenes, but with fewer special features than the 2008 edition. Rare early printing of flemings first james bond novel. Book in good condition with some fading and wear to boards, inscription to first page. Get the best deals on 1st edition hardcover ian fleming books when you shop. Macmillan started what would be a long series of us hardcover book club editions with casino royale the uk would wait for the next book. Ian fleming first editions adrian harrington rare books. Here, in 1952, at his home goldeneye, he wrote a book called casino royale and james bond was born. Spin the bottle signed by john gardner first edition of authors first book frederick muller 1964.
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Buy 1st edition hardback ian fleming books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The collectible casino royale hardcovers the book bond. Ive seen the movie the new and the old version many times, but this is the first time ive actually read the book. The cast is trying to find their characters, but the characters are all turned around. First edition 1953 ian fleming james bond casino royale. His mission is to stop a powerful russian man who wants to win a casino game called. In fact, theres a question as to whether or not this is a. However, when the luck of the draw favors his enemy, 007 becomes the target of assassins and torturers in a highstakes game of catandmouse. Complete set of 14 first edition james bond novels. First american edition, first printing, of flemings first book, in firstissue dust jacket. James bond is a much more complex character than the way he is portrayed in the movies. The three others will soon be fore sale here on the blog or on ebay i will get back to that later below you can see some of my casino royale book. Inscribed by ian fleming to his secretary who helped in the birthpangs. Casino royale is the first book in the james bond series.
Published by jonathan cape in london in 1953, with the essential first published 1953 to the inner page, with no later titles stated, this is not the book club. First edition, stated first printing with the depression mark to the rear board denoting the book club issue. Although he had experience of journalism, this was his first attempt at a book. Casino royale by ian fleming 1962 fine condition orig. Full text of james bond books ian fleming casino royale, on her majestys secret service, thunderball see other formats. 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.
James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare. You are free to post any thoughts, opinions or questions you have about the book so far. As you can see on the above photo i have four different copies of the jonathan cape queen of spades edition and the earliest of them is from 1957 and that is an new edition to my collection. Ian fleming bibliography james bond uk first edition books.
The book club edition has blue boards and no embossed motif. Octavo, original dark green cloth, original dust jacket. He sent it to his friend, the poet william plomer, who in turn recommended it to jonathan cape, publishers. From russia with love by ian fleming signed sean connery eunice gayson book club edition 1957.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Complete uk book club editions of ian flemings james bond novels. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. No foxing or offsetting and completely unblemished throughout. Casino royale was censored for its release in britain, the united states, germany and china. In both cases, it serves as a sort of introduction to the suave british agent with the cold eyes. Then again, the trade editions stated publication date is only a guideline as well. Editions of casino royale by ian fleming goodreads. Original unclipped dust jacket protected by archival brodart cover. The book will be 160 pages so this will be a very exiting book to have in the collection.
Tall octavo 9780099576853 paperback paperback casino royale world book club night edition 20 inscription on fep white background 9 of hearts black lettering when ian fleming quit naval intelligence he had a plan to write the spy stories to beat all spy. Fact files the james bond novels of ian fleming 007 magazine. Ian fleming casino royale bce book club edition, excellent condition. Casino royale is an action book about the agent james bond.
Casino royale by ian fleming first edition first impression jonathan cape 1953. In the latest instalment of the whats the difference. 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. Completely free of any inscriptions or marks, no foxing or toning. The world contained in the pages of ian flemings first bond book and now the latest bond movie, written when he was a ripe 43, is not just the. Sent to a french casino in royale leseaux, bond aims to eliminate the threat of the deadly le chiffreby bankrupting the ruthless smersh operative at the baccarat table. The agent 007 james bond gets a mission from one man of the british secret organization. Thus a gutter code which indicates a printing within a few weeks of the retailtrade release offers only a hint, and can not be used to prove that the book club edition was the first edition.
Casino royale by ian fleming, american edition abebooks. The striking red, white and black colouring is a nod to the gambling theme of the novel, where bond famously takes on his adversary, le chiffre, over a game of baccarat. Here, in 1952, at his home goldeneye, he wrote a book called casino royaleand james bond was born. Casino royale, rca, 1967, first edition, fine in plain sleeve and vg album cover with the full color tatooed women on the front cover and text along with stills from the film starring peter sellers, ursula andress, david niven, orson welles, woody allen, et. Casino royale first edition ian fleming bauman rare books. I think that there is a good argument to be made, that the bond books are the most misunderstood books of all prominent books, because the very subtext that accounts for their enduring appeal is buried so deeply that it just passes most people by. Mar 30, 2017 casino royale limited collectors edition digipack 2 dvd 5 post card james bond on set hardcover book. James bond paperback books published by pan casino royale. Unfortunately casino royale is not one of bond novels ive read.
Book club editions casino royale moonraker from russia, with love doctor no goldfinger thunderball you only live twice the man with the. Unblemished throughout, covers unmarked with red heart motif and lettering still very much. Mar, 2012 macmillan started what would be a long series of us hardcover book club editions with casino royale the uk would wait for the next book. Casino royale book james bond books and collectibles. For the next twelve years fleming produced a novel a year featuring special agent 007, the most famous spy of the century. Casino royale, the first james bond adventure, was produced in just. Find summaries for every chapter, including a casino royale chapter summary chart to help you understand the book. Full text of james bond books ian fleming casino royale. It was the second book in the series after casino royale and these editions usually followed a year after the. 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. Casino royale by fleming, ian and a great selection of related books, art and. Casino royale is the first novel by the british author ian fleming. Covers fine and unmarked with red lettering and heart motif still very much bright. Casino royale, 1953 this special edition was inspired both by a trip to the bentley motors hq to witness their craftsmanship, and the storyline of casino royale.
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. Casino royale was released on 4k uhd bluray on february 25 2020. Casino royale by ian fleming bce book club edition 1953. Casino royale is a title that has resurged in popularity since the release of the 2006 film. For the collector, therefore, it is important to know how to identify the issue points of a unique, first edition. Ian flemings book casino royale sold for 19000 gbp. 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. Now i understand why this is the 1st book great performance by the narrator. Find great deals on ebay for james bond casino royale book when you shop the largest online selection at. A sneak peak at casino royale comic the secret agent.
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