"Set in ten point Abertina type and printed in two colours on Munken paper. Bound in Ratchford's Colorado book cloth, stamped in gilt with the Fleming family crest. A Special Edition of two hundred and fifty numbered copies, quarter-bound with gold ornament following Fleming's own design for a limited edition of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, has been bound by Ludlow Bookbinders"--Colophon. Errata tipped in by publisher following t.p. verso. Includes indexes.
Contents:
Introduction -- Parameters of this bibliography -- A note on glossary of terms -- Overview of first impression points and variants -- First impression check-list -- Section A: Books by Ian Fleming. James Bond series: Jonathan Cape first editions. Casino Royale, 1953 ; Live and let die, 1954 ; Moonraker, 1955 ; Diamonds are forever, 1956 ; From Russia, with love, 1957 ; Dr. No, 1958 ; Goldfinger, 1959 ; For your eyes only, 1960 ; Thunderball, 1961 ; The spy who loved me, 1962 ; On Her Majesty's secret service, 1965 ; You only live twice, 1964 ; The man with the golden gun, 1965 ; Octopussy and The living daylights, 1966 ; The diamond smugglers, 1957 ; Thrilling cities, 1963 ; Chitty-chitty-bang-bang, 1964 -- Section B: Books with an introduction by Ian Fleming. The education of a poker player, 1959 ; Airline detective, 1962 ; The seven deadly sins, 1962 ; Room 3603, 1963 ; All night at Mr. Stanyhurst's, 1963 ; Ian Fleming introduces Jamaica, 1965 -- Section C: Ian Fleming's articles, essays and contributions -- Section D: Book reviews written by Ian Fleming -- Section E: Omnibus editions (James Bond series). Gilt-edged Bonds, 1961 ; More gild-edged Bonds, 1965 ; Bonded Fleming, 1965 ; A James Bond omnibus, 1973 ; Ian Fleming (six novels), 1978/1984 ; Ian Fleming's James Bond/The best of James Bond, 1980/1985 ; Dr. No with From Russia, with love, 1984 ; James Bond 007: five complete novels, 1988 ; James Bond quartet, 1992 ; A James Bond quintet, 1993 ; The essential James Bond, 1994 ; Ian Fleming's James Bond omnibus, 1994 ; A James Bond omnibus, volume 1, 1997 ; A James Bond omnibus, volume 2, 1997 ; From Russia, with love with Dr. No and Goldfinger, 2002 ; Casino Royale with Live and let die and Moonraker, 2003 ; The Bond files, volume 1, 2007 ; Quantum of solace, 2008 ; The Blofeld trilogy, 2009 -- Section F: Collected works and boxed sets. The amazing James Bond, Signet Books (1963) ; The complete Ian Fleming, Signet Books (1964) ; The complete James Bond, Signet Books (1964-5) ; Four famous James Bond thrillers, Pan Books (1973) ; Ian Fleming's James Bond, Triad Panther (1978-80) ; Ian Fleming/James Bond 007: the Penguin limited edition, Penguin Books (2002) ; The James Bond collection, Penguin modern classics/Ted Smart (2004) ; The complete James Bond collector's edition, Easton Press (2005) ; The Penguin 007 collection: 14 great Ian Fleming James Bond novels, Penguin (2006) ; The centenary edition of the works of Ian Fleming, Queen Anne Press (2008) -- Section G: Published interviews with Ian Fleming -- Section H: Unpublished and unrealised projects -- Section J: Biographies and profiles of Ian Fleming. Primary reference books on Ian Fleming/James Bond ; Shorter biographies, profiles and obituaries of Ian Fleming ; Selected works with references to Ian Fleming ; Preliminary bibliographies, bibliographical studies and previous checklists ; Book and Magazine Collector articles ; Rare Book Review reports/articles ; Antiquarian Book Monthly Review -- Section K: Further reading short-list. The James Bond phenomenon ; James Bond film-related books ; Academic, moral and cultural studies of Ian Fleming/James Bond ; The James Bond continuation series -- Section L: Ian Fleming/James Bond source books -- Appendix A: Ian Fleming's circle (key figures in the life and work of Ian Fleming) ; Appendix B: An Ian Fleming chronology.
Summary:
"A comprehensive 736-page guide to the work of Ian Fleming, The Bibliography is not only an indispensable source of information for collectors, enthusiasts, libraries and booksellers alike, but an entertaining and informative volume that will appeal to anyone interested in the James Bond phenomenon." "The Bibliography covers every aspect of Fleming's writing, from the manuscript stage, through typescripts, uncorrected proofs, advance and review copies, first and subsequent impressions, paperback printings, omnibus and collected editions, as well as periodical appearances, comic strip adaptations, young reader and large print editions published in Britain and America." "Apart from the fourteen Bond novels there are sections covering Fleming's non-fiction works, The Diamond Smugglers and Thrilling Cities, his book for children Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, as well as his more obscure articles, essays and contributions. Each main entry includes an engaging narrative on the conception, editorial process and marketing of the book, complemented by a full list of sources. Biographical notes of many of Fleming's friends and colleagues are provided, along with a chronology of the author's life." --Publisher description.
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