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Ian Fleming | First Editions
1908 - 1964
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Ian Lancaster Fleming was born in Mayfair, London on 28th May 1908, the second of four brothers. He was schooled at Eton College and continued his education in Europe, studying languages in Kitzbuhel, Munich and Geneva. In the 1930's Fleming worked as both a merchant banker and a stockbroker, but it was at journalism (initially reporting for Reuters, then freelance) that he excelled. During World War II, with the rank of Commander, he worked as assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence at the Admiralty in London, privy to many secrets. It was his experience in this role and his earlier escapades in Russia that were to inspire many of the plots and characters that would appear within his later novels. After the war Fleming dabbled in travel journalism and began writing instructional articles for his network of 'Mercury [news] Service' agents. In the late '40s he bought a property in Jamaica, where in early 1952 he settled down to write a novel. Casino Royale, the first James Bond adventure, was produced in just two months. The same successful routine was followed every year for the rest of his life, leading to a total of fourteen Bond books.
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![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54750.jpg?v=1568109520)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet character poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor handling; fine condition (Poster Grade 'A')..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54751.jpg?v=1568109520)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet character poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor handling; fine condition (Poster Grade 'A')..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54752.jpg?v=1568109520)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet character poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor handling; fine condition (Poster Grade 'A')..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54753.jpg?v=1568109520)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] COMPLETE SET OF FIVE U.S. one-sheet character posters for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches each. Never folded. Minor handling;..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/59332.jpg?v=1621356483)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
UK: no place [2002]. [Film promotion] Original movie teaser print /mini poster for the 2002 James Bond film, starring Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Rosamund Pike, Toby Stephens and Judi Dench. Poster shows main film campaign art, advance style with release date 20/11/02. Overall dimensions approx. 11 x 16 inches, landscape..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/60893.jpg?v=1636045823)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
UK, [2002]. [Film promotion] Advance-style British quad crown poster for the 2002 M.G.M. film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond. Photography by Patrick Demarchelier. Approximate dimensions 30 x 40 inches. Rolled. Fine condition, with a little edgewear and minor rubs (Poster Grade 'A'). Clean to reverse side (magnets..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Dr No. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/60667.jpg?v=1632499314)
[MOVIE POSTER] Dr No.
California: OSP Publishing, 1993. [Film promotion] 30th Anniversary commercial poster by OSP showing the U.S. one-sheet style artwork for the 1963 United Artists film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Salzman and Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Illustration by Mitchell Hooks. Approximate dimensions 36 x...... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Goldfinger. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/60673.jpg?v=1632499316)
[MOVIE POSTER] Goldfinger.
California: OSP Publishing, 1993. [Film promotion] 30th Anniversary commercial poster by OSP showing the U.S. one-sheet style artwork for the 1964 United Artists film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Salzman and Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Design by David Chasman and Robert Brownjohn. Approximate..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Live and Let Die. James Bond 007 Festival (style A). Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/59837.jpg?v=1621009872)
[MOVIE POSTER] Live and Let Die. James Bond 007 Festival (style A).
Litho in USA, [1976]. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet 'film season' poster advertising the 1973 United Artists film directed by Guy Hamilton starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Artwork by Robert McGinnis. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Printed..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Moonraker. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/60324.jpg?v=1626450193)
[MOVIE POSTER] Moonraker.
Great Britain: Printed in Nottingham by Lonsdale and Bartholomew Ltd., 1979. [Film promotion] British quad crown poster for the 1979 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Artwork by Dan Gouzee. National Screen Service credit at foot. Approximate dimensions..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Octopussy. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54735.jpg?v=1567782971)
[MOVIE POSTER] Octopussy.
Printed in England by E Berry Ltd., Bradford, 1983. [Film promotion] International one-sheet poster for the 1983 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Artwork by Daniel J Gouzee and Renato Casaro. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Printed..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Octopussy. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54736.jpg?v=1567782971)
[MOVIE POSTER] Octopussy.
Litho in USA, 1983. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1983 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Artwork by Daniel J Gouzee and Renato Casaro. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Rolled. Creased to fight-hand margin else..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Octopussy. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/61021.JPG?v=1638552544)
[MOVIE POSTER] Octopussy.
[no place] 1980s. Half-sheet poster. An unusual 'video' style poster for the 1983 MGM/United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Artwork by Daniel J Gouzee and Renato Casaro. 28 x 20 inches. Rolled, condition A. Rolled, minor handling, condition..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Quantum of Solace. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/59001.JPG?v=1613746479)
[MOVIE POSTER] Quantum of Solace.
Litho in USA, 2008. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet poster for the 2008 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single-sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. 'Bond with rifle' image, with 'November' listed as release..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Quantum of Solace. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/59006.JPG?v=1611854946)
[MOVIE POSTER] Quantum of Solace.
Litho in USA, 2008. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet poster for the 2008 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single-sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. 'Bond silhouette/shadow' art, with 'November' listed as release date..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Quantum of Solace. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/59007.JPG?v=1611854947)
[MOVIE POSTER] Quantum of Solace.
Litho in USA, 2008. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet poster for the 2008 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single-sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. 'Bond and Camille' artwork, with 'November 14' listed as..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] The World Is Not Enough. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/59000.JPG?v=1611854945)
[MOVIE POSTER] The World Is Not Enough.
Litho in USA, 1999. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster [Style A] for the 1999 MGM/United International Pictures film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Double sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded, never displayed. Minor handling..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] The World Is Not Enough. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/59008.JPG?v=1611942364)
[MOVIE POSTER] The World Is Not Enough.
UK: no place [1999]. [Film promotion] Original UK quad poster for the 1999 MGM/United International Pictures film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Double sided, approximate dimensions 40x30 inches, landscape format. Date of release; November 1999. Artwork by..... More
![POSTER] Bond Bound. Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/60896.jpg?v=1636045824)
[POSTER] Bond Bound. Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design.
UK: Printed by Empress, London, 2008. [James Bond book design] Advertising poster for the 'Bond Bound' touring exhibition, held during the Ian Fleming Centenary year. Typographic style, designed by Webb and Webb (a photographic version was also produced). Approximate dimensions 33 x 23 inches, on heavyweight paperstock. Rolled. Fine/as new..... More
'Monte Carlo' contained within 'Cavalier' Magazine. Vol 13, No.120, June, 1963.
USA: Fawcett Publications, 1963. [Travel/adventure] Pp.94. Price 50cents. Magazine format, colour covers. Subscription label to upper else near fine. Contains a rare appearance (pre book-form) of this Fleming article on gambling in Monte Carlo, with illustrations unique to this printing, later published as the thirteenth chapter of 'Thrilling Cities' (November..... More
![The Property of a Lady (a James Bond story) [THE IVORY HAMMER]. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/38704.jpg?v=1497532611)
The Property of a Lady (a James Bond story) [THE IVORY HAMMER]
London, Longmans and Co. 1963. Quarto. Publisher's red cloth in jacket. Contains the first appearance of the James Bond story 'The Property of a Lady', by Ian Fleming. This did then not appear in book form until it was included in the first paperback edition of Octopussy, (1967). Was not..... More
The Kemsley Manual of Journalism.
London: Cassell 1950. [Reference] FIRST EDITION. Illustrated quarto (25 x 19cm), pp.i-xiv; 424; xvi-xlvi, advertisements. Publisher's cloth, gilt titles to spine, dust-jacket with printed price of 25'-net. Some spotting to top edge. Wrapper lightly handled, spine toned with some chips to head and tail and one small hole to same..... More
![For Bond Lovers Only [The Files on that Man]. Ian FLEMING, Raymond, CHANDLER, Allen, DULLES,...](/pictures/thumb/60483.jpg?v=1630513564)
For Bond Lovers Only [The Files on that Man].
London: Panther Books, 1965. [James Bond reference] FIRST PRINTING. Octavo (17 x 11cm), pp.175; [1] advertisement, with 48 full-page plates. A Paperback original, with photographic softcovers. Lightly handled, cheap paper stock toned as expected, discreet reading crease to spine. Very good. A fine selection of literary and cinematic James Bond..... More
'James Bond and the Book Collector' within The Book Collector. Spring 2014.
London: The Collector Limited, 2014. [Literary Journal] Vol. 63, No.1, Spring 2014. Octavo, pp.168. Illustrated, in green card wrappers, with accompanying loose index for previous volume. Includes the article 'Bond and the Book Collector' by Nicolas Barker OBE, being a lengthy review of Jon Gilbert's Ian Fleming Bibliography, SIGNED by..... More
Zero Minus Ten. Tomorrow Never Dies. The Facts of Death. High Time to Kill. The World Is Not Enough. Doubleshot. Never Dream of Dying. The Man With The Red Tattoo. Die Another Day (Complete James Bond novels).
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1997-2002. FIRST EDITIONS. A SIGNED SET of the entire series of Raymond Benson's James Bond novels, housed in an elegant bespoke fleece-lined cloth slipcase with ribbon pull measuring 24 x 24 x 16cm. Nine volumes, Octavo. Publisher's hardcover cloth in illustrated dust-jackets. A fine set. James..... More