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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. Ian fleming, casino royale, 1953 as part of the james bond celebrations this week to continue the 60th anniversary of ian fleming. The plot revolves around a plan to take down le chiffre, an agent of smersh, by bankrupting him in a highstakes game of baccarat chemindefer. Casino royale has the unique distinction of being the only james bond novel to be adapted three times. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading casino royale. Full text of james bond books ian fleming casino royale, on her majestys secret service, thunderball see other formats. Mar, 2012 in the 1990s, mjf reprinted casino royale as a lowpriced bargain bin hardcover, part of the james bond classic library series. Casino royale is a 1967 spy comedy film originally produced by columbia pictures featuring an ensemble cast. Ian flemings book casino royale sold for 19000 gbp. Theyre also beautifully designed books that look great as a set, and. At the time, fleming was the foreign manager for kemsley newspapers, an organisation which owned the sunday times.
In casino royale, the first of flemings 007 adventures, a game of cards is james bonds only chance to bring down the desperate smersh agent. Full text of james bond books ian fleming casino royale, on her majestys secret service, thunderball see. Buying this book helps spread literacy in southern ontario. Full text of james bond books ian fleming casino royale. In fact the first state of the first edition jacket has a smaller print run that casino royale and is considered to be more rare. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at any time. James bond is a much more complex character than the way he is portrayed in the movies. Originally published in 1953 it is a story very much of its time, yet somehow timeless and a thoroughly enjoyable yarn. British secret agent james bond is at a casino watching his target, le chiffre, playing baccarat at a highrollers table. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to edwina who helped in the birthpangs. Fine in a bright near fine first issue dust jacket with just a touch of rubbing to the extremities. Rare edition of first james bond novel casino royale.
First edition, of flemings scarce first book, in unrestored first. Rare early printing of flemings first james bond novel. Editions of casino royale by ian fleming goodreads. Fel first edition library facsimiles have the same weight, size, typeface, art, dust jacket, finish and texture as the originals.
Ive seen the movie the new and the old version many times, but this is the first time ive actually read the book. Exact facsimile reprint of the 1953 jonathan cape first edition james bond classic and ians flemings first book. Casino royale, ian fleming, 1981 exact facsimile of the 1953. Rare edition of first james bond novel casino royale fetches. The book is packed with violent action, hairbreadth escapes, international espionage, and clever spy gadgets. Ian flemings premier bond book was also his first novel, and the author had a hand in the cover design, which evokes the book. Casino royale is a novel that is very much of its time, specifically the late 1950s, and must viewed from that perspective. Casino royale by ian fleming first edition first impression jonathan cape 1953. A very goodnear fine book with some spotting to the page. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Octavo, original dark green cloth, original dust jacket. 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.
Directed by martin campbell and written by neal purvis and robert wade, and paul haggis, it is the first. 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 royale leseaux to bankrupt le. Casino royale is a true first edition in the first issue dust wrapper. Collecting james bond first editions the cataloguers desk. Casino royale ian flemings first book first impression. Octavo, original black paper boards, original dust jacket. We are delighted with the sum for this rare first edition of casino royale, which we can confirm is a new world record for the title. Casino royale is undoubtedly the most collectable individual title, with 4,728 first edition hardback copies being printed around half of which went straight into the library system compared with 7,500. Ian fleming, casino royale, 1953 as part of the james bond celebrations for the 60th anniversary of ian flemings first james bond novel, casino royale, vintage classics has partnered with bentley motors to create a luxury limited edition of the book.
Buy casino royale james bond 007 01 by fleming, ian, judd, alan isbn. Complex, even conflicted, this bond belongs to the postwar world of rationing, trauma, and a growing sense of uncertainty due to social and technological change and the rising tensions of the cold war. First edition of the authors first book that introduced james bond to the world. Although he had experience of journalism, this was his first attempt at a book. Casino royale first edition ian fleming raptis rare books. 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.
While the jacket art is a bit lackluster, what is nice is that the book uses the original british edition plates right down to the page 34 printing error. The scent smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. In the first james bond novel, amidst the opulence of the royale leseaux casino, two men face each other in a game with the highest stakes of all. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book in good condition with some fading and wear to boards, inscription to first page. A credit to the jacket illustrator appears as jacket devised by author, and executed by kenneth lewis. Casino royale first edition as bond collectibles go, its hard to beat this casino royale first edition. Casino royale ian flemings first book first impression first. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to ralph, we have now both.
Casino royale by ian fleming, first edition abebooks. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The ian fleming classic 007, james bond thriller in a very good condition with unclipped dust jacket. Please do email us for a condition report on each book. A complete set of the original sequence of james bond novels and stories by ian fleming, handsomely bound by bayntunriviere. The opening lines of casino royale are often quoted and even memorized by fans, and justifiably so. He sent it to his friend, the poet william plomer, who in turn recommended it to jonathan cape, publishers.
Ian fleming casino royale first uk edition 1953 cape. First edition 1953 ian fleming james bond casino royale. Mar 22, 20 casino royale first edition on ebay march 22, 20 by david leigh first editions of ian flemings books are beyond the price range of most 007 fans and collectors, but anyone looking for a first edition copy of casino royale to add to their collection should check a current auction on ebay. The 1st set of sheets were of poor print quality and rejected by cape these were later sent to the book club this means that, theoretically, the 1st printing is the book club edition note. First edition of this james bond classic in an exceptionally bright original dust jacket. Completely free of any inscriptions or marks, no foxing or toning. Here we collect six casino royale covers from the first edition in 1953 to 2008, to be featured in the bond bound exhibition at the ian fleming collection thu 8 may 2008 04. Also in the 90s, the first edition library reprinted. Fleming first bond novel, casino royale was released in 1952 and was an instant success demanding 3 print runs. Author ian fleming released casino royale, the first novel in what would be the james bond book series in april 1953. Casino royale first edition on ebay the james bond dossier. Fleming accomplished an extraordinary amount in the history of the.
Author fleming, ian book condition used binding hardcover publisher the macmillan company place of publication new york date published 1954 keywords 007, casino royale first edition, casino royale ian fleming first edition, ian fleming, ian fleming first edition. This casino royale was a previously library owned edition yet it is in remarkable condition. Fleming 19081964 finished casino royale over the period of two months in early 1952, while at goldeneye. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Casino royale is the first book in the james bond series.
The first edition of 4,728 copies of casino royale sold out in less than a month. Criticising it for outdated cultural or social attitudes, or for simply being old fashioned would be the equivalent of criticising dickens, austen, the brontes or christie for the same supposed failing. Casino royale, novel by british writer ian fleming, published in 1953 and the first of his 12 blockbuster novels about james bond, the suave and supercompetent british spy. Casino royale is a 2006 spy film, the twenty first in the eon productions james bond series, and the third screen adaptation of ian flemings 1953 novel of the same name. Jan 22, 2015 first edition, first impression in an exceptionally bright jacket. Casino royale is the first novel by the british author ian fleming. First edition, first impression, in the first issue dust jacket. First edition, first impression, of the first james bond title. One of only 4,728 copies produced way back in 1953, this rare hardbound book features a playingcard inspired, ian flemingdesigned cover, a custommade clamshell box, and so few blemishes that youll find it hard to believe its age. Casino royale by ian fleming hardcover for sale online.
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. We are introduced to bond as he ends a day of gambling in a casino. First american edition, first printing, of flemings first book, in firstissue dust jacket. Oct 22, 2014 first edition of this james bond classic in an exceptionally bright original dust jacket. 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. The cape sheets have cape name and logos on title page those with book club are later printings and the above does not apply. First american edition, first printing, of flemings first book, in first. Ian flemings james bond titles are some of the most popular spy thrillers ever written.
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. Casino royale is the first novel written by ian fleming featuring the 00 agent commander james bond, published in 1953. Fleming 19081964 finished casino royale over the period of two months in early 1952, while at. Ian fleming casino royale first uk edition 1953 cape first james bond novel.
Edition hardcover january 1, 1966 by ian fleming author visit amazons ian fleming page. It is loosely based on ian flemings first james bond novel. Casino royale first edition ian fleming bauman rare books. A first edition, first printing published by cape in 1953. Casino royale 1953, ian flemings first novel, introduced james bond and other recurring characters of the bond series of novels and short stories. Casino royale, in its unrestored dust jacket, will be the first of the run to cross the block. Casino royale, 007 james bond deluxe limited leatherbound. Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond 007 books. Growing tired, bond imagines the next days conversation between casino management, then tries to figure out the best way a criminal would rob the caisse, or cashiers desk.
First edition james bond books by ian fleming rare. Buy 1st edition hardback ian fleming books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The film stars david niven as the original bond, sir james bond 007. So began casino royale, the first adventure of james bond, completed in march 1952 and published the following year. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to ralph, we have now both reduced our remainders by one. Investing in ian fleming james bond 007 first edition books.
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