Goldfinger 1959 book club edition

Published by jonathan cape in london in 1959, with the essential first published 1959 to the inner page, with no later titles stated, this is not the book club edition, not the us edition and not a later printing. Bond, james fictitious character gold smuggling fiction. Collecting goldfinger by fleming, ian first edition. Black cloth with embossed skull to front with gilt coin eyes, and gilt titles to spine. Written in january and february 1958, it was first published in the uk. Goldfingers korean bodyguard oddjob is in the book and he has his deadly bowler hat. This means that, theoretically, the 1st printing is the book club edition. A seven volume collection of ian flemings james bond novels includes a 1959 macmillan book club edition of goldfinger with hand cut pages, a 1964 new american library edition of you only. Each book is presented with a cloth pressed hardcover. Yes, the lesbian crime gal pussy galore appears, but she runs an army of chat burglars instead of a flying circus as in the movie. Ian fleming 1st edition goldfinger book jun 25, 2008.

James bond ultimate edition goldfinger dvd menu youtube. Published by jonathan cape in london in 1959, with the essential first published 1959 to the inner page, with no later titles stated, this is not the book club. Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond 007 books. Goldfinger is the highestrated james bond film on rotten tomatoes. The initial sequences in miami and england seem to drag, with the golf. Goldfinger continues the larger than life outlandishness first introduced in doctor no, but it is the execution and pacing of the plot that, to me, feels the most odd. Goldfinger book club edition james bond hardcover january 1, 1959 by ian fleming author. Slight lean to spine, and very light foxing to top of page block.

The original first edition is 318 pages long with cover art a skull with gold coins for the eyes and a rose in. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the. First published in 1959 with no other editions stated. Flemingfacsimile dust jacket for 1st 1959 uk edition of goldfinger. Quantum of solace was first published in the may 1959 edition of the us magazine cosmopolitan, accompanied by two. Goldfinger novel academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. In a good unclipped dust jacket with tear to front cover, spine and spine folds. Ian fleming bibliography the complete book resource site. Ian flemingjames bond in goldfinger hc the book club 1959. Included are the spy who loved me 1962, the man with the golden gun 1965, and you only live twice 1964.

The story centres on the investigation by the british secret service operative james bond into the gold smuggling activities of auric goldfinger, who is also suspected by mi6 of being connected to smersh, the soviet. Seven volume collection of ian flemings james bond novels. A seven volume collection of ian flemings james bond novels includes a 1959 macmillan book club edition of goldfinger with hand cut pages, a 1964 new american library edition of you only live twice, a 1965 national american library edition of the man with the golden gun, a 1958 macmillan book club edition of dr. Vintage ian fleming 1959 goldfinger james bond book club. The original first edition is 318 pages long with cover art a skull with gold coins for the eyes and a rose in its mouth provided by richard chopping. Goldfinger has 36 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. As a novel, it is flawed and messy, certainly in relation to its two brilliant predecessors, from russia with love and dr.

A collection of book club editions from the james bond novels by ian fleming. Goldfinger is the seventh novel in ian flemings james bond series. Published by jonathan cape in london in 1959, with the essential first published 1959 to the inner page, with no later titles stated, this is not the book club edition, not the us edition and not a later printing this is the first printing of the seventh james bond adventure, goldfinger. Grey boards, bumped at the corners, with black ink lettering on the spine. Goldfinger s korean bodyguard oddjob is in the book and he has his deadly bowler hat. The guinness book of world records went on to list goldfinger as the fastest grossing film of all time. Goldfinger book by ian fleming half price books marketplace.

Does not state first edition but reprints are clearly noted. Goldfinger is the first bond novel published that i feel is inferior to the film, mostly due to the pacing. Goldfinger was first published in the uk on 23 march 1959 as a hardcover edition by. Complete set of 14 first edition james bond novels. The book club edition has blue boards and no embossed motif.

For your eyes only, cape book club edition, 1960, same year as first edition. Dust jacket design by richard chopping jonathan cape. The cape sheets have cape name and logos on title page those with book club are later. Goldfinger ian fleming james bond 1959 book club edition hardcover with dust jacket. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, from ian with love for jo. Goldfinger, macmillan, 1959, first american edition, slight scattered foxing to the t. Goldfinger is a seminal james bond book primarily because it serves as a gateway to the world of bond and possesses all of the characteristics that most people associate with the series. Goldfinger was first published in the uk on 23 march 1959 as a hardcover edition by jonathan cape. Dust jacket design by richard chopping jonathan cape england 1959. Fleming writes concisely, but the golf game between 007 and he is for golf enthusiasts only. First edition of the seventh novel in ian flemings james bond series. Ian fleming goldfinger 1959 1st edition 1st printing w dj london. Book club editions of james bond are not as rare as the initial first editions but what makes them collectable is that they have different dust wrappers. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to gerald micklem, this piece of homework.

These were later sent to the book club this means that, theoretically, the 1st printing is the book club edition note. Good in a good jacket, unclipped, generally rubbed and toned, chips at the head and foot. Very good first edition with slight bumping to bottom corner and to top of back board. I expect ian fleming, a regular visitor to france, also had a michelin guide and may have consulted it while writing goldfinger published in 1959. Goldfinger, ian fleming, hardback 1959 illustratedbooks. Description goldfinger is the seventh novel in ian flemings james bond series. Goldfinger ian fleming first edition signed rare book. Ian fleming book club 1st edition 1959 goldfinger ebay. Book is very clean, jacket is not price clipped, has wear to edges. Unfollow goldfinger book 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Binding hardcover publisher the macmillan company place of publication new york date published 1959 keywords james bond, spy fiction, secret agents bookseller catalogs fiction. Also included are from russia, with love 1957, thunderball 1961, moonraker 1955, doctor no 1958, and goldfinger 1959. You only live twice new american library, august 1964.

See below for our worldleading stock of ian fleming first editions. Complete uk book club editions of ian flemings james bond novels. Goldfinger james bond novels by fleming, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ian fleming goldfinger limited the book club london edition published by jonathan cape 286 pages the 1st print run was 56,000 copies. On her majestys secret service new american library, september 1963.

Fact files the james bond novels of ian fleming 007 magazine. James bond ultimate edition goldfinger dvd menu ukdvdmenuscreens. Book club editions of james bond are not as rare as the initial first editions but what makes them collectable is that they have different dust. A very good copy of this first edition 007 james bond thriller, goldfinger. British pan paperback 9thth editions 1963 synopsis james bond is at the airport reflecting on a successful mission in mexico when he bumps into mr du pont who was on the same table as him in casino royale. Goldfinger, a james bond novel by ian fleming website. Good in a good jacket, unclipped, generally rubbed and toned, chips at the head and foot of the spine and top edge of the back panel. James bond, ian fleming, 5 first edition book lot, cape, 2 1st1sts.

Ian fleming first editions adrian harrington rare books. American signet paperback 8th17th editions 1963 onwards. British pan paperback 9thth editions 1963 synopsis james bond is at the airport. The djwrapper is in very good condition with bright colouring. Collecting goldfinger by fleming, ian first edition identification guide. Ian fleming goldfinger 1st edition 1959 in dust jacket.