Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Flemings fifth bond book is widely considered the best novel in the series, and the best of the bond films. Buy the penguin 007 collection all 14 james bond books in a nice box. The best a bond can get interview with cover artist. I once owned all the bond books in hard cover not first editions but all. Dec 09, 2011 penguin has long been the gold standard for book cover design. New hardbacks james bond 007 mi6 the home of james. More of michael gillettes work can be seen at his website he has painted each of the key. These were the covers i had no idea who published them since i dont own those books. James bond books by penguin the 2002 abstract editions by penguin, published both in hard and paperback the james bond modern classic paperback editions, published in 2004 the beautiful richie fahey cover editions, published in 2006, the quantum of solace short story collection published in. The james bond novels published by penguin modern classics in 2004. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. Penguin had tried a few different styles for their bond covers before richie fahey created this brilliant series of covers in the us which were later reprinted in the uk too.
Michael gillettes bond girl book covers, from penguins james bond centenary collection. Ordinary james bond fans only hope to get the book. In 2008 penguin released hardback editions of ian flemings james bond books. In the novel that introduced james bond to the world, ian flemings agent 007 is dispatched to a french casino in royaleleseaux. Penguin books 2008 penguin books 2008 jonathan cape 1966 jonathan cape 1960 penguin books 2008 jonathan cape 1956. Sep 08, 2004 the richie fahey cbn interview in 2002, the numbers did the talking for 007. His popular 007 james bond novels are available from penguin.
James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent. His greatest fan, mike vanblaricum, examines how six decades of cover artists have fulfilled their mission to. Since then, he has appeared in numerous novels and over 20 films. 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. The website was last updated on april 1, 2020 at 9. The new series by steve cole will pick up where charlie higson left off and will follow teenaged james in the aftermath of his expulsion from eton.
It is also the third james bond film in the official eon productions series, and the third to star sean connery as the suave and sophisticated british secret service agent james bond. Penguin has long been the gold standard for book cover design. Currently he is being portrayed by english actor daniel craig, but he has also been portrayed by sean connery, george lazenby, roger moore, timothy dalton and. Jun 23, 2016 michael gillettes bond girl book covers, from penguins james bond centenary collection. This was the first american comic book appearance of james bond and is noteworthy for being a relatively rare example of a british comic being reprinted in a fairly highprofile american comic.
They were produced as limited edition hardback books which sold out very quickly. See more ideas about james bond books, james bond and robert mcginnis. James bond book covers the sexiest editions in 007 history. Hugo drax is a vividly drawn bond villain and again the filmmakers lost the plot completely when casting him as well as bond. The penguin 007 collection all 14 james bond books in a nice. Depicting vibrant bond girls with the titles drawn on their backs. Hardcore book collectors hope to get the book lined as well. Ordinary james bond fans only hope to get the book signed and to be honest there are many signed books on the market. But they really outdid themselves with penguin bond, a 2008 series of reprints decorated with sexy, mildly psychedelic, and portraits of each novels iconic bond girl. Ian fleming 19081964 is the author of fourteen james bond books. Its 60 years since ian fleming published his first james bond novel, casino royale.
This movie stays true to the original novel and was the 21st bond movie to be released, despite it being the film based on the very first book. After that, james bond could no longer look like that chap with the gun below. Its fun to think of this book in stores just a year before the movie version was released. Finding james bond centenary edition published by penguin in. Penguin has just reissued all 14 of ian flemings james bond books with newly designed covers to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the birth of ian flemming the artwork for the covers was painted by british born painter michael gillette. I have a couple james bond books, but i want to finish my collection in the same series. Before, the james bond covers had been forgettable and very recently kind of a like a cartoon scribble with lots of bright colours and images. Limited edition prints of michael gillette james bond book covers penguin has long been the gold standard for book cover design. The novel was adapted as the first official bond film in 1962, the success of which would lead to a popular, long, and. Penguin has just reissued all 14 of ian flemings james bond books with newly designed covers to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the birth of ian flemming. Highest quality prints of michael gillettes james bond book covers, created for penguin to mark the centenary of ian flemings birth.
Ive been told that ive done more covers for bond than any other designer. In the book, we get the definitive james bond excelling at the card table, flaunting his connoisseurship of exotic alcoholic drinks and canapes, chasing the girl, and of course, saving london if not the world. Goldfinger, published in 1959, is the seventh james bond novel written by ian fleming. See more ideas about james bond, bond and james bond movies. The novel was adapted as the first official bond film in 1962, the success of which would lead to a popular, long, and continuing series of films made by eon productions. I havent posted in a while, so i thought id pluck down a paperback from my shelf to share. Penguin has released a new box set collection of the 14 original ian fleming james bond novels. The james bond modern classic paperback editions, published in 2004 the beautiful richie fahey cover editions, published in 2006, the. I have always had a great affinity with the culture and ethos of the 60s and 70s, and felt completely at home making the covers.
Back in may 2018 when anthony horowitz second james bond novel forever and a day was released he did a special signing at waterstones in london. The best a bond can get interview with cover artist michael. Penguins sexy, psychedelic james bond book cover prints. New ideas book cover modern penguin classics best book covers, vintage. Limited edition prints of michael gillette james bond book covers. Dec 07, 2011 in 20022003 penguin books reprinted all the ian fleming james bond books in the u.
The penguin 007 collection all 14 james bond books in a. Cover loves episode 2 james bond the london herald. Original cover artwork for the swedisch hardcover edition of iskallt for 007 icebreaker written by john gardner. The james bond novels published by penguin modern classics in 2004 since his first appearance in 1953s casino royale ian flemings superspy james bond has become a global cultural phenomenon, appearing in over 20 blockbuster movies while the original novels have stayed constantly in print. Ian fleming centennial penguin group usa penguin books. In the book, russias lethal smersh organization has targeted 007 for. Penguin books in the first james bond book, casino royale 1953, bond orders a martini. I have a slight obsession of collecting as many variant fleming bond covers as i can find some of these were new to me.
His greatest fan, mike vanblaricum, examines how six decades of. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but ilhether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity. The book has been made into tv shows and movies over and over, most notably in 2006, when daniel craig won the role as james bond. The penguin 007 collection all 14 james bond books in a nice box on. Michaels book cover illustrations are now being sold as signed and numbered limited edition prints exclusively from electric works gallery. More of michael gillettes work can be seen at his website. Bankrupt a ruthless russian agent whos been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table. No sometimes published as doctor no, primarily in american editions is the sixth james bond novel by ian fleming, originally published in 1958. Penguin fail best bloopers from penguins spy in the huddle waddle all the way duration. Top 10 most collectable james bond paperbacks artistic. San francisco based artist michael gillette created a beautiful set of officially licensed james bond book covers for the ian fleming centenary that were published by penguin books. The james bond literary franchise is a series of novels and short stories, first published in.
While this cover is still relatively easy to find in secondhand book stores, so far i have found 6 different variations of it and there could be more. No, goldfinger, for your eyes only, thunderball, the spy who loved me, on her majestys secret service, you only live twice, the man with the golden gun, and octopussy and the living daylights. Best james bond books 85 books goodreads share book. The set contains the uk paperbacks featuring new introductions including one by charlie higson and retro cover art by richie fahey. The bestselling young bond novels were first written by charlie higson. James bond books by penguin the 2002 abstract editions by penguin, published both in hard and paperback the james bond modern classic paperback editions, published in 2004 the beautiful richie fahey cover editions, published in 2006, the quantum of solace short story collection published in 2008. Buy the penguin 007 collection all 14 james bond books in a nice box boxset by ian fleming isbn. Apr 04, 2020 back in may 2018 when anthony horowitz second james bond novel forever and a day was released he did a special signing at waterstones in london.
Features superbright, highquality prints that wont fade. Welcome to piz gloria, the website dedicated to collecting paperbacksoftback novels featuring the character james bond 007 created by ian fleming. The centenary edition of ian flemings james bond novels. Sixty years of james bonds casino royale in pictures. Piz gloria the website dedicated to collecting james. My set of 15 james bond book covers were originally commissioned by penguin books to mark the 2008 centenary of ian flemings birth. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. I approached the ian fleming estate, and asked if they would grant me the license to make limited edition art prints of the highest quality, and in 20 we. Set in the 1930s, they show how jamess early adventures shape the man he is to become. I discovered the ones i have are the centenary collection the covers are. Finding james bond centenary edition published by penguin in the us hi all. This is a 4th printing 1961 uk paperback of ian flemings dr. In 20022003 penguin books reprinted all the ian fleming james bond books in the u. Piz gloria the website dedicated to collecting james bond.
Jul 30, 2012 san francisco based artist michael gillette created a beautiful set of officially licensed james bond book covers for the ian fleming centenary that were published by penguin books. Get your dose of ian flemings spy from sean connery to daniel craig with our expert online coverage and a rich, colour print magazine dedicated to spies. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. Apr 09, 2020 i havent posted in a while, so i thought id pluck down a paperback from my shelf to share. Recent book cover designs of the james bond novels. This was the first time in over 30 years that a single u. High quality penguin books inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. Casino royale dr no goldfinger quantum of solace for your eyes only. Finding james bond centenary edition published by penguin.
But they really outdid themselves with penguin bond, a 2008 series of reprints decorated with sexy, mildly psychedelic, 60s and. Penguin sends james bond back in time the book bond. Jun 02, 2008 new penguin james bond book cover designs. She said she didnt know, and he was talking about how he wish he still had the collection hes a huge james bond fan.
On her majestys secret service ian fleming james bond books, penguin. Weve rounded up some unique and breathtaking book covers that are sure to catch your eye and. The artwork for the covers was painted by british born painter michael gillette. Always when there is some sort of big james bond release you always get caught up in the moment and buy way more james bond related things then you can keep in your headquarters. I once owned all the bond books in hard cover not first editions. This month we are delighted to talk to the san francisco based artist michael gillette, who created a beautiful set of officially licensed james bond book covers for the ian fleming centenary in 2008, that was published by penguin books. Apr 12, 20 its 60 years since ian fleming published his first james bond novel, casino royale. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The richie fahey cbn interview in 2002, the numbers did the talking for 007. James bond books by penguin illustrated 007 the art of. And 50 years after ian fleming sat down at his typewriter to create the character, penguin, having acquired the publishing rights to. Sep 23, 2019 i enjoyed learning about chopping on your site, i can understand his frustrations with being so tied to the bond world. But they really outdid themselves with penguin bond, a 2008 series of reprints decorated with sexy, mildly psychedelic, 60s. An excellent example of the second james bond title.
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