The Manipulator.

CILENTO, Diane (1932-2011), [CONNERY, Sean].

London: Hodder and Stoughton. 1967. [Fiction] SIGNED FIRST EDITION. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.190; [2], blank. Publisher's hardcover in original dust-wrapper, illustrated by Sean Connery, with his credit to the front flap. The book also has a printed dedication to Connery. A fine copy, with clipped signature in red ink. The Australian actress/author was married to Sean Connery until 1973, and is the mother of actor Jason Connery. The Oscar-nominated star was a keen swimmer and had an uncredited role alongside her husband, doubling as an Ama diving girl in 'You Only Live Twice'. Published the same year, this is her first novel, about movie stars and film executives in Acapulco. From the collection of Ian Fleming bibliographer Jon Gilbert. Item #66380

Price: £75.00