This study guide consists of approximately 39 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of moonraker. Our tshirt features the drax enterprise corporation logo of villain hugo drax, the aerospace mogul in moonraker 1979 view full product details. The plot is derived from a fleming screenplay that was too short for a full novel so he added the passage of the. Ian fleming archives buy and sell first edition books. Made into the 1979 film of the same title with roger moore as bond and lois chiles as dr. Also included are from russia, with love 1957, thunderball 1961, moonraker 1955, doctor no 1958, and goldfinger 1959. First edition points to identify the old man and the sea by. The first shot of bond must show him in a bizarre predicament that brings him within inches of his life. Doesnt have quite the same ring to it as the more famous bond. In fact, theres a question as to whether or not this is a book club edition or a retail reprint.
Bentley motors special series limited edition of ian flemings first book, which introduced the world to james bond. Nov 04, 2015 moonraker is the only james bond book you really need to read. Ian fleming first editions adrian harrington rare books. Moonraker ian fleming first edition published jonathan cape 1955. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. Lot of 5 vintage james bond novels by ian fleming hcdj. First edition 1955 ian fleming james bond moonraker. Moonraker first edition ian fleming bauman rare books. 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.
Thunderball, from russia with love, moonraker, the spy who loved me, diamonds are forever, dr. Collecting james bond first editions childrens rare books. 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. Published by jonathan cape in london in 1961, with the essential first published 1961 to the inner page, with no later titles or editions stated, this rare book is not the book club edition, not the american edition and not a later printing this is the first printing of thunderball. Moonraker is a gem of a book that id somehow missed along with the film. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Included are the spy who loved me 1962, the man with the golden gun 1965, and you only live twice 1964. Do you know the origin of this book or can you hazard a clue as to its value. Drax enterprise corporation spectra yellow tshirt moonraker edition. However, the most unusual aspec is that it has a red hardcover. Nevertheless, the creator of the charming rogue spy was english author and journalist ian lancaster fleming not ian flemming, though it is a very common misspelling born in london in 1908. Moonraker james bond original series book 3 kindle edition by fleming, ian.
Moonraker is the 11th installment in the most successful film series in history. Book club editions casino royale moonraker from russia, with love doctor no. Investing in ian fleming james bond 007 first edition books. Particular care should be taken to ensure that jackets do not carry later titles. First edition 1956 ian fleming james bond diamonds are forever. Moonraker james bond ian flemin 1st first edition library. Ian fleming from russia with love 1st edition in dust wrapper. Moonraker james bond original series 9781612185453. Moonraker, published 1955, print run of 9900 copies. Moonraker part one monday, chapter 1 secret paperwork. The first novel, casino royale commands eye watering sums of money and for many lovers of the genre the idea of collecting a full set of the first editions. The story is set in the 1950s and centers around an offer by millionaire hugo drax to develop for great britain a limited range missile capable of. Movie posted on february 3, 2016 february 15, 2016 by supposedly fun here we have quite an interesting juxtaposition. The kind of romantic suspense book that used to be so popular 3040 years ago, and now cant seem to be replicated by todays crop of writers.
Moonraker is the third novel by the british author ian fleming to feature his fictional british secret service agent james bond. Moonraker is the only james bond book you really need to. When m suspects drax of cheating at cards in an exclusive gentlemans club. The old man and the sea book won the pulitzer prize for fiction. Beginning in 1939 he served as a liaison between the navy and the other secret services, where he was privy to the. This ian fleming bibliography will provide you with all the information you require to ascertain and identify if your book is a true first edition. Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond 007 books. The book was published in the mid50s, the movie came out in the late 70s the book s moonraker referred to a nuclear weapon whereas the movies moonraker referred to a space shuttle. As a book collector himself ian fleming was acutely aware of the value his autograph potentially added to a book, consequently he did not sign as many writers do today. Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond. It was published by jonathan cape on 5 april 1955 and featured a cover design conceived by fleming. A handsome copy of this novel being the 3rd in the bond series and basis for the excellent movie. Broadside sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size a folio being a broadsidesize sheet printed on both sides and folded once. James bond first editions there are many reasons why a twentiethcentury novel may be wellwritten and wellreceived, and few books exemplify these features as ian flemings james bond series does.
All the first impression issue points are listed nothing of bibliographical importance has been left out. Readers digest condensed books was a series of hardcover anthology collections, published by the american general interest monthly family magazine readers digest and distributed by direct mail. The earlier books have increased value dramatically for a number of reasons. The basic form of the james bond thrillers has been firmly established since the beginning. Moonraker, britains new icbmbased national defense system, is ready for testing, but somethings not quite right.
May 14, 2014 2 moonraker 392 published by pan books in 1956 artist josh kirby. Moonraker is the worst bond movie ever made in my opinion, but its probably my favorite of the books by ian fleming so far at least. Unlike the bond movie that shares its name but little else moonraker the book is a first class story with a strong plot and perhaps the best character development of any fleming title. To find the market value for this book, click on the prefilled ebay, abebooks, or biblio links to the right and look for comparable listings that have all of these first edition points. Spectra yellow drax enterprise corporation tshirt moonraker edition. Ian fleming 19081964, creator of the worlds bestknown secret agent, is the author of fourteen james bond books. Flemings fourteenbook long series is critically respected, successful, and highly collectible. Book club editions also may have four or five numbers printed in a contrasting box on the back of the book. The plot is derived from a fleming screenplay that was too short for a full novel so he added the passage of the bridge game between bond and the industrialist hugo drax. Ian fleming 19081964 was an intelligence officer, journalist, and creator of the character james bond.
This volume is in very good condition with clean light green boards, sharp black lettering on the front board and spine, and clean white pages with just a hint of age. To be worth a significant amount, it needs to be a first issue, first edition and not a reprint. That list above does not include the sought after mariott cape variant without a honey rider silhouette stamped on its cover, multiple editions with the same layouts such as the british book club edition which also carries the mariott artwork or pans with the purple band, yellow pan or great pan stampings, etc. Add to basket ian fleming moonraker signed roger moore first edition1.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading moonraker james bond original series book 3. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Condition is a primary consideration when valuing bond novels, and even a flaw as minor as a price clipped dust jacket can noticeably affect the price, which is good for collectors. Edges and corners of wrappers slightly rubbed and creased.
Yugioh card rarity collection premium gold edition booster 1 box japanese. James bond collectables james bond collection the 007. Apr 27, 2011 the book shows some signs of wear, and has original green and white marbled endpapers, but withiout the embossed gun on the hardcover. Moonraker, the man with the golden gun, thunderball, the spy who loved me and you only live twice. There is also a problem with price clipped dustwrappers on us editions possibly being from book clubs. Ian fleming bibliography the complete book resource site. Book club edition does that mean that book has no value. Moonraker, diamonds are forever, from russia with love, dr. Feb 12, 2008 i have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value. First edition, first impression, first issue jacket, showing the original price of 10s. As the best card player in the service bond is asked by his chief to help sort out a problem with another member in a personal capacity.
Few spots to fore edge pages, otherwise nice and tight. Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. It is also worth mentioning that a first edition is the first appearance of the book in the specified country. James bond mens clothing l official 007 store page 2. Octopussy in 1983, starring roger moore, and the living daylights in 1987. First edition 1955 ian fleming james bond moonraker moonraker, one of the james bond first editions published by jonathan cape in london in 1955, with the essential first published 1955 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. These were later sent to the book club this means that, theoretically, the 1st printing is the book club edition note. Ian fleming bibliography james bond uk first edition books. Each book is presented with a cloth pressed hardcover. But, says sothebys book specialist peter selley, value is entirely dependent on edition and condition, regardless of the title.
Our tshirt features the drax enterprise corporation logo of villain hugo drax, the aerospace mogul in moonraker 1979. A collection of book club editions from the james bond novels by ian fleming. Bookplate label, generally affixed to the front pastedown, identifying a books owner. As is often the case for new authors, many of the first edition of their books are distributed to libraries. Very small biro ink 15p price to top edge of front wrapper.
I have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value. Fleming brilliantly captures postwarcoldwar london in this early bond novel that is distinctive for being wholly set in london and kent, and one that couldnt be simpler and sparer in its setup and climax. Jul 19, 2015 the james bond novels published by the book club ian flemings early james bond novels are some of the most collectible first editions in modern fiction. Lot of 5 james bond novels by ian fleming with dust jackets show wear and book club editions. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Moonraker 1979 l official james bond 007 store 007storeus. Flemings last full bond novel, the man with the golden gun, had a first edition, first issue print run of 82,000. The cape sheets have cape name and logos on title page those with book club are later printings and the above does not apply the cape edition was published first, and is the first edition the 1st print run was 15,000 copies. Rare books by ian fleming, including first editions, signed first edition, and finely bound copies of the james bond novels. Ian fleming from russia with love book club edition 1956. This was the final james bond book by fleming, published two years after the authors death, and comprised two stories, the titles of which were used for two bond movies. This means that, theoretically, the 1st printing is the book club edition note. Uniquely among the james bond novels, the action of moonraker takes place exclusively in britain.
The kind of book you stay up way past your bedtime reading and savouring. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. It is also, of course, in the grand bond tradition. Millionaire hugo drax cheats at cards, the highest offense in polite english society. At ms request, bond begins his investigation with sir hugo drax, the leading card shark at ms club, who is also the head of the moonraker project. James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare and. Most volumes contained five although a considerable minority consisted of three, four, or six current bestselling novels and nonfiction books which.
First american edition of ian flemings third novel about a superrocket of monstrous proportions, affectionately nicknamed the moonraker from front flap. This title may be the most complicated for the investor as this is the only title in which the first edition book was published with 3 versions of the first edition dust jacket. Those with book club are later printings and the above does not apply the cape edition was published first, and is the first edition. Published by book of the month club, new york 2007. Ian fleming was raised in england, part of a privileged upperclass family with as much prestige. Very good in colour illustrated wrappers with the iconic bullet holes. Often, book club editions will have an string of numbers on the last page of the book near the margin, running vertically, just before the endpaper. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here.
At the beginning of moonraker, m invites bond to blades, his private club. Moonraker james bond original series book 3 kindle edition. Collecting james bond first editions the cataloguers desk. With the help of another agent, the lustrous gala brand, 007 learns the truth about draxs battle scars, his wartime allegiancesand his murderous plans for the deployment of moonraker. Moonraker is the only james bond book you really need to read. Top 10 most collectable james bond paperbacks artistic. Clearly making a movie about spacelandia would be appealing to the masses following the release of star the movie moonraker is the one i like to refer to as bond. Moonraker the novel is essentially a mysterymoreso than the first two books in the series at least, which played with noir but focused primarily on the action side of things.