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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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You Only Live Twice
New York: New American Library 1964. FIRST US EDITION. Pp.240. Publisher's yellow hardback cloth binding with unfaded red topstain, red endpapers, pictorial dustjacket. Page edges a little dusty, jacket shows some handling, a few marks to spine. No inscriptions or price-clipping. Very good. The last title in what has become... More about You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice (a James Bond novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. First Edition. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.256. Elegantly bound in half green calf over matching cloth sides, with gilt titles and raised bands to spine. A fine copy in an attractive recent leather binding. The last title in what has become known as the 'Blofeld' trilogy... More about You Only Live Twice (a James Bond novel
You Only Live Twice (a James Bond novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. [Thriller] First Edition. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.256. Elegantly bound in half black oasis morocco over marbled paper sides, with gilt titles, gilt decoration and raised bands to spine. A fine copy in an attractive recent leather binding. The last title in what has become known... More about You Only Live Twice (a James Bond novel
You Only Live Twice.
New York: Signet Books, July 1965. The true first paperback edition. Signet Books' series P2712. Pp.160. Publisher's illustrated softcovers with original price 60c to upper panel, all edges tinted red. Pages a little tanned as expected, some acceptable creases and wear, minor scuffs. A very good copy. Published simultaneously with... More about You Only Live Twice
![LOBBY CARDS] Goldfinger. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53561.jpg?v=1554805484)
[LOBBY CARDS] Goldfinger. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England 1964. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1964 UA film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a.... More about LOBBY CARDS] Goldfinger. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards
![LOBBY CARDS] Licence To Kill. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards. Ian Lancaster...](/pictures/thumb/42274.JPG?v=1493310905)
[LOBBY CARDS] Licence To Kill. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England, 1989. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1989 MGM/UA film starring Timothy Dalton as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Cubby Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a.... More about LOBBY CARDS] Licence To Kill. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards
![LOBBY CARDS] Thunderball. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53562.jpg?v=1554805485)
[LOBBY CARDS] Thunderball. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England 1965. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1965 UA film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a.... More about LOBBY CARDS] Thunderball. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards
![LOBBY CARDS] You Only Live Twice. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards. Ian...](/pictures/thumb/53563.jpg?v=1554805485)
[LOBBY CARDS] You Only Live Twice. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England, 1967. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1967 UA film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a.... More about LOBBY CARDS] You Only Live Twice. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards
![MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53553.jpg?v=1554805484)
[MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill.
Litho in USA, 1985. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1985 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. 'Golden Gate' style Artwork by Gouzee. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. Fine condition (Poster Grade 'A'). Will be... More about MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill
![MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54737.jpg?v=1567782971)
[MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill.
Great Britain: Printed in Nottingham by Lonsdale and Bartholomew Ltd., 1985. [Film promotion] British quad crown poster for the 1985 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Style A, Artwork by Dan Gouzeeo. With NSS (National Screen Service) credit... More about MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill
![MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53772.jpg?v=1556210545)
[MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale.
Litho in USA, 1967. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1967 Columbia Pictures film starring Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress and David Niven, produced by Charles K Feldman and Jerry Bresler. NSS no. 67/72. Artwork by Robert McGinnis. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. National Screen Service stamp to... More about MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale
![MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54738.JPG?v=1567855560)
[MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale.
Litho in USA, 2006. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet poster for the 2006 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig 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. Photograph by Greg Williams. Never folded. Some trivial handling;... More about MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale
![MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54739.JPG?v=1567855560)
[MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale.
Litho in USA, 2006. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 2006 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig 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. Photograph by Greg Williams. Never folded. Minor creasing to right-hand... More about MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale
![MOVIE POSTER] Diamonds Are Forever. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53613.jpg?v=1555421427)
[MOVIE POSTER] Diamonds Are Forever.
Printed in England by Lonsdale and Bartholomew, 1971. [Film promotion] British ADVANCE Double crown poster (pictorial vesion) for the 1971 United Artists film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Salzman and Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Approximate dimensions 30 x 20 inches. Artwork by Robert... More about MOVIE POSTER] Diamonds Are Forever
![MOVIE POSTER] Diamonds Are Forever. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53671.JPG?v=1555597689)
[MOVIE POSTER] Diamonds Are Forever.
Printed in England by Lonsdale and Bartholomew, 1971. [Film promotion] British ADVANCE Double crown poster (text version) for the 1971 United Artists film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Salzman and Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Approximate dimensions 30 x 20 inches. Folded. A couple... More about MOVIE POSTER] Diamonds Are Forever
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54740.jpg?v=1567855560)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet 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 creasing to edges; fine condition (Poster... More about MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54749.jpg?v=1568128400)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet 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 creasing to edges; fine condition (Poster... More about MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day
![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 about MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day
![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 about MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day
![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 about MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day
![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 about MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day
![MOVIE POSTER] For Your Eyes Only. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54734.JPG?v=1567780403)
[MOVIE POSTER] For Your Eyes Only.
Litho in USA, 1981. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1981 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. 'Legs' style Artwork by Bill Gold. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Rolled. Creased to lower margin with a couple... More about MOVIE POSTER] For Your Eyes Only
![MOVIE POSTER] From Russia With Love. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53777.jpg?v=1556376170)
[MOVIE POSTER] From Russia With Love
Litho in USA, 1964. [Film promotion] U.S. style 'B' one-sheet poster 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. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. Dealer and National Screen... More about MOVIE POSTER] From Russia With Love
![MOVIE POSTER] From Russia With Love. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53773.jpg?v=1556376170)
[MOVIE POSTER] From Russia With Love.
Litho in USA, 1964. [Film promotion] U.S. style 'A' one-sheet poster 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. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. National Screen Service stamp... More about MOVIE POSTER] From Russia With Love
![MOVIE POSTER] Licence (License) to Kill. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53554.JPG?v=1554804976)
[MOVIE POSTER] Licence (License) to Kill.
Litho in USA, 1989. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1989 MGM/UA film starring Timothy Dalton as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Cubby Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Designed by Tony Synegar, with photography by Keith Hamshere and Douglas Kirkland... More about MOVIE POSTER] Licence (License) to Kill