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Raymond Benson | First Editions
1955
Raymond Benson (born September 6, 1955) is an American author, best known for being an official author of the adult James Bond novels from 1997 to 2003. Benson's other interests include film history and criticism, and designing computer games.In 1984, Benson wrote The James Bond Bedside Companion, a book dedicated to Ian Fleming, the official novels, and the films. The book was nominated for an Edgar Award by Mystery Writers of America, in the 'Best Biographical/Critical Work' category. His love affair with Fleming continued, as he began work on the computer game James Bond 007: A View to a Kill in 1985, following up with Goldfinger, and contibuting to the You Only Live Twice II module of the popular role-playing game, James Bond 007.
When John Gardner stopped writing Bond books in 1996, Glidrose Publications promptly chose Benson to replace him. Intial controversy grew from Benson being American, and for his decision not to pick up on the work Gardner had produced. However, Benson's dedication to book tours in the UK (and occasionally mainland Europe) successfully dampened such concerns. Indeed, the firm were pleased to welcome Benson for a special signing at our previous Kensington address, as we are considered the specialists in both James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming.
See below our stock of Raymond Benson First Editions, and signed copies.
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The James Bond Bedside Companion.
New York, NY: Dodd, Mead, 1984. [James Bond reference book] SIGNED FIRST EDITION. Signed by the author on a decorative 007 Fan Club bookplate featuring the arms of the Bond family. Large octavo (29 x 22cm), pp.[xiv]; 256; [1], About The Author; [1], blank. Illustrated throughout. Publisher's red cloth blocked..... More
Die Another Day.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 2002. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED by the author and Judi Dench. The novelisation of the James Bond movie. Both the book and the dust-wrapper are absolutely fine /as new. A lovely copy, signed to the title-page. The signature was obtained privately by us-the author did not appear..... More
Doubleshot.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 2000. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Octavo (24 x 17cm), pp.274. Publisher's cloth with pictorial dust-wrapper. The signature was obtained during the book launch event held at our shop. A fine/as-new copy, carefully dark stored by ourselves since publication. While officially on medical..... More
The Facts of Death.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1998. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.274; [2], blank. Publisher's hardcover cloth in illustrated dust-jacket.SIGNED by the author in his customary sharpie to title page. Signature obtained during one of his many book launch events held at our shop. Both the book and..... More
The Facts of Death.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1998. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.274; [2], blank. Publisher's hardcover cloth in illustrated dust-jacket. Contents slightly toned. Possibly read once. Near fine. Hubin; Crime Fiction IV. Gilbert, Jon; Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, page 613. More
High Time To Kill
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1999. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (24 x 17cm), pp.294. Publisher's black cloth with pictorial dust-wrapper. A lovely fine, 'as new' copy, warehoused by ourselves since publication. Rather elusive; A mountaineering adventure set in the Himalayas, High Time To Kill is Raymond Benson's third novel starring..... More
High Time To Kill.
London: Coronet Books / Hodder and Stoughton, 1999. FIRST PAPERBACK EDITION, SIGNED by the author to the title page. Octavo, pp.294. Publisher's sofcovers, illustrated by David Scutt. Signature obtained during one of the author's many book launch events held at our shop. Absolutely fine throughout, being carefully dark stored by..... More
The Man With The Red Tattoo.
London: Hodder and Stoughton. 2002. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.292; [2], blank. Hardback volume, bound in publisher's cloth with pictorial dust-wrapper. SIGNED by the author in his customary sharpie to title page. Signature obtained during one of his many book launch events held at our shop..... More
Never Dream of Dying.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 2001. Spy novel] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.293; [1], advert. SIGNED by the author. Signature obtained during one of his many book launch events held at our shop. Absolutely fine. A lovely copy, warehoused by ourselves since publication. A James Bond novel; the search..... More
Tomorrow Never Dies.
London: Coronet Books / Hodder and Stoughton, 1997. TRUE FIRST EDITION. The standard softcover edition, with cover photo of Pierce Brosnan as James Bond and Bruce Feirstein listed as scriptwriter. Published simultaneously with the (very limited) hardcover. Absolutely fine throughout, being carefully dark stored by ourselves since publication. Raymond Benson's..... More
The Union Trilogy and Choice of Weapons. Being his complete James Bond novels and short stories.
New York, NY: Pegasus Books, 2008-2010. 2 Omnibus volumes. FIRST EDITIONS, also FIRST APPEARANCE IN BOOK-FORM of the short stories 'Blast From the Past', 'Live at Five', 'Midsummer Night's Doom'. Large octavo, pp.846; 847. Publisher's illustrated card covers. With SIGNED bookplate to first volume, autographed in this cataloguer's presence. Unused/as..... More
The World is Not Enough.
London: Coronet Books, 1999. [Movie novelisation] SIGNED FIRST PAPERBACK EDITION. Octavo (18 x 11cm), pp.200; [2], publisher's advertisements. Signed by the author to the title page. The signature was obtained at the book launch event held at our shop. Front cover bears the original 'Playstation' competition sticker. Fine/as new. Hubin;..... More
The World is Not Enough.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1999. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, SIGNED by the author. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.274; [2], blank. Publisher's black cloth lettered in silver to backstrip, photographic dust-wrapper priced at £16.99. The signature was obtained during the book launch event held at our shop. A fine/as-new copy, carefully..... 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
Zero Minus Ten (a James Bond novel).
London: Hodder and Stoughton. 1997. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED by the author. Royal octavo, pp.x; 257; [3], blank. Publisher's hardcover in original dust-wrapper. A used example with some shelfwear and a reading lean, text block toned, endpapers neatly replaced, neat erasure to title, jacket a little creased and handled. The author's..... More
Zero Minus Ten (a James Bond novel).
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1997. FIRST EDITION. Royal octavo, pp.x; 257; [3], blank. Publisher's hardcover in original dust-wrapper. No inscriptions or price-clipping. A fine copy. Hubin; Crime Fiction IV. Gilbert, Jon; Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, page 613. More
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