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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.
London: Boxtree Limited, 1988. [James Bond reference book]. The revised and updated edition, being the FIRST UK APPEARANCE of this title. Large octavo (28 x 22cm), pp.275; [1]. Glossy softcovers., illustrated throughout. A little edgewear/bumping very good indeed. Gilbert, Jon; Ian Fleming: The Bibliography. More about The James Bond Bedside Companion
Die Another Day.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 2002. The novelisation of the Bond movie; a scarce multi-signed copy. FIRST EDITION, octavo, pp.245. Publisher's cloth with pictorial dustwrapper. A fine copy, signed by the following; Rosamund Pike (Miranda Frost), Rick Yune (Zao), Smantha Bond (Miss Moneypenny) and Judi Dench (M). Each actor has written... More about Die Another Day
Die Another Day.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 2002. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED by the author. Octavo (24 x 16cm). The novelisation of the James Bond movie. Publisher's hardcovers, autographed to the dust-wrapper in silver marker. The signature was obtained privately by us- the author did not appear in the UK to promote this, his... More about Die Another Day
Die Another Day.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 2002. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.[vi]; 245; [5], blank. Publisher's blue cloth hardcovers lettered in silver to spine, photographic dust-wrapper priced at £18.99. A fine/as new copy. A novelisation of the James Bond movie starring Pierce Brosnan and Rosamund Pike; beginning in... More about Die Another Day
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 dustwrapper. The signature was obtained during the book launch event held at our shop. A fine/as new copy. While officially on medical leave, James Bond uncovers a murderous... More about Doubleshot
The Facts of Death.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1998. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.274; [2], blank. 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 the dustwrapper are fine /as... More about The Facts of Death
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, unread copy. Rather elusive; A mountaineering adventure set in the Himalayas, High Time To Kill is Raymond Benson's third novel starring Ian Fleming's James Bond, and is... More about High Time To Kill
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 about High Time To Kill
The Man With The Red Tattoo.
New York, NY: Putnam, 2002. [Spy novel] FIRST U.S. EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.291; [1], blank. 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. A lovely copy, warehoused by ourselves since publication... More about The Man With The Red Tattoo
The Man With The Red Tattoo.
London: Hodder and Stoughton. 2002. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.292; [2], blank. 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. Now rather uncommon. Both the book and the dustwrapper... More about The Man With The Red Tattoo
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 about Never Dream of Dying
Tomorrow Never Dies
London: Hodder and Stoughton 1997. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.213. The standard hardcover edition, with cover photo of Pierce Brosnan as James Bond and only Bruce Fierstein listed as scriptwriter (a rare variant exists with four writers credited). Published simultaneously with the mass-market softcover... More about Tomorrow Never Dies
Tomorrow Never Dies.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1997. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.213. The standard hardcover edition, with cover photo of Pierce Brosnan as James Bond and only Bruce Fierstein listed as scriptwriter (a rare variant exists with four writers credited). Published simultaneously with the mass-market softcover. A lovely... More about Tomorrow Never Dies
Tomorrow Never Dies.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1997. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.213. The standard hardcover edition, with cover photo of Pierce Brosnan as James Bond and only Bruce Fierstein listed as scriptwriter (a rare variant exists with four writers credited). Published simultaneously with the mass-market softcover. A lightly... More about Tomorrow Never Dies
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 about The Union Trilogy and Choice of Weapons. Being his complete James Bond novels and short stories
The World is Not Enough.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1999. FIRST EDITION. The novelisation of the Bond movie. SIGNED by the author to the title page. The signature was obtained during one of the author's many book launch events held at our shop. Hardcover in photographic dust-wrapper. Absolutely fine throughout, being carefully dark stored by... More about The World is Not Enough
The World is Not Enough.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1999. FIRST EDITION. The novelisation of the Bond movie. SIGNED by the author to the title page and. The signature was obtained during one of the author's many book launch events held at our shop and was subsequently SIGNED by actress Dame Judi Dench who played... More about The World is Not Enough
The World is Not Enough.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1999. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.274; [2], blank. Publisher's black cloth lettered in silver to backstrip, photographic dust-wrapper priced at £16.99. Some handling, likely read once; near fine. Novelisation of the nineteenth Bond film, which was released in cinemas in late 1999... More about The World is Not Enough
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 about The World is Not Enough
Die Another Day.
London: Hodder and Stoughton. 2002. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED by the author. 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 in the UK... More about Die Another Day
The Union Trilogy and Choice of Weapons. Being his complete James Bond novels and short stories.
New York, NY: Pegasus Books, 2008-2010. [James Bond] Two 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. Unused/as new copies, housed in an elegant custom-made fleece-lined cloth... More about The Union Trilogy and Choice of Weapons. Being his complete James Bond novels and short stories
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. ALL VOLUMES SIGNED IN FULL. The entire series of Raymond Benson's Bond novels, housed in an elegant fleece-lined cloth slipcase with ribbon pull measuring 24 x 24 x 16cm. Nine volumes. James Bond originals and film novels. Fine in like dust wrappers. Signed... More about Zero Minus Ten. Tomorrow Never Dies. The Facts of Death. High Time to Kill. The World Is Not...
Zero Minus Ten (a James Bond novel).
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1997. FIRST EDITION. Original hardback cloth in a pictorial dust-wrapper. With publisher's bookplate SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. loosely inserted no inscripotions or price-clipping. A fine copy. Hubin; Crime Fiction IV. Gilbert, Jon; Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, page 613. More about Zero Minus Ten (a James Bond novel
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, jacket a little creased and handled. The author's first James Bond novel... More about Zero Minus Ten (a James Bond novel
The Battle For Bond. The Genesis of Cinema's Greatest Hero
Sheffield: Tomahawk Press, 2007. ['Thunderball' film reference] FIRST EDITION. Royal octavo (24 x 17cm), pp.[i]-[xi]; 12-264. Publisher's illustrated softcovers. With photographs and reproductions of documents. A fine /as new copy of this controversial title which was revised for the next printing and the introduction from 'James Bond' author Raymond Benson..... More about The Battle For Bond. The Genesis of Cinema's Greatest Hero
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