Fleming ian pearson john 1930 2021 (7 Ergebnisse)

[Literary Biography] Pp.134. Magazine format in pictorial paper wraps, with photographs throughout. Original price: 35c. each. With the memorable fold-out cover photograph of Ian Fleming at the wheel of Bond's supercharged 4.5 litre 'Blower' Bentley. Minor handling/soiling. Very good. An informative first-hand biography of James Bond's creator, written by a close friend and colleague working alongside the author both in wartime intelligence work and as Fleming's assistant at the Foreign Desk of The Sunday Times. Gilbert, pp.592, 610.…

First Edition. [Literary Biography] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (25 x 16cm), pp.352, with sixteen pages of photographic plates, red top-stain, pictorial dust-wrappers. The earliest jacket has silver lettering to spine with turquoise author's name and imprint; later versions feature gold lettering and a darker blue blocking. A publisher's sample copy in the bibliographical archive confirms the two states, where the jacket of the sample carries an instruction to printers "more magenta". Light expected wear to extremities, one volume price clipped with discreet gift note, one with publisher's statement to p.340. A near fine pair. Gilbert, Jon. Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, page 592.…

[Literary Biography] Pp.134; 146. Magazine format in pictorial paper wraps, with photographs throughout. Original price: 35c. each. With the memorable fold-out cover photograph of Ian Fleming at the wheel of Bond's supercharged 4.5 litre 'Blower' Bentley. Fragile magazines with some expected handling and light wear, faint dampstain to covers. Complete sets are scarce. An informative first-hand biography of James Bond's creator, written by a close friend and colleague working alongside the author both in wartime intelligence work and as Fleming's assistant at the Foreign Desk of The Sunday Times. This is a pre book-form serialisation in two magazine appearances: as 'Alias James Bond The Real Story of Ian Fleming' and 'James Bond is Born' [in: Life Magazine, vol. 61, nos. 15-16, 7 & 14 October 1966]. The hardcover was published one week later. Gilbert, pp.592, 610.…

[Literary Biography] Pp.134; 146. Magazine format in pictorial paper wraps, with photographs throughout. Original price: 35c. each. With the memorable fold-out cover photograph of Ian Fleming at the wheel of Bond's supercharged 4.5 litre 'Blower' Bentley. Fragile magazines with some expected handling and light wear. Complete sets are scarce. Bibliographer Jon Gilbert's copy, with his pencilled ownership signature. An informative first-hand biography of James Bond's creator, written by a close friend and colleague working alongside the author both in wartime intelligence work and as Fleming's assistant at the Foreign Desk of The Sunday Times. This is a pre book-form serialisation in two magazine appearances: as 'Alias James Bond The Real Story of Ian Fleming' and 'James Bond is Born' [in: Life Magazine, vol. 61, nos. 15-16, 7 & 14 October 1966]. The hardcover was published one week later. Gilbert, pp.592, 610.…

First Edition. [Literary Biography] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (25 x 16cm), pp.352, with sixteen pages of photographic plates, red top-stain, pictorial dust-wrappers. The earliest jacket has pale gold lettering to spine with turquoise author's name and imprint; later versions feature regular gilt lettering and a darker blue blocking. A publisher's sample copy in the bibliographical archive confirms the two states, where the jacket of the sample carries an instruction to printers "more magenta". Both near fine with minor toning, very light wear to jackets, both contain the scarce publisher's statement [Thunderball disclaimer] to p.340. One shows original price 36s., the other with publisher's later price label at £7.50. A near fine pair. An informative first-hand biography of James Bond's creator, written by a close friend and colleague working alongside the author both in wartime intelligence work and as Fleming's assistant at the Foreign Desk of The Sunday Times. This biography served as the basis for the 1989 British television film Goldeneye. From the comprehensive collection of Jon Gilbert, who reviewed Pearson's book Ian Fleming The Notes (pencilled signature within). His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Gilbert, Jon. Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, page 592.…

First Edition. [Literary Biography] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (25 x 16cm), pp.352, with sixteen pages of photographic plates, red top-stain, pictorial dust-wrapper priced at 36s. No inscriptions, some light handling, short tear at crown of wrapper. Near fine. An informative first-hand biography of James Bond's creator, written by a close friend and colleague working alongside the author both in wartime intelligence work and as Fleming's assistant at the Foreign Desk of The Sunday Times. Gilbert, Jon. Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, page 592.…

First Edition. [Literary Biography] FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY. Octavo (25 x 16cm), pp.352, with sixteen pages of photographic plates, red top-stain, pictorial dust-wrapper priced at 36s. Author's signed note to title page: For James Pickard, / Bond collector emeritus, /with all best wishes / from John Pearson / April '89. A lovely fine copy of the book in a fine wrapper with the slightest edge wear. An informative first-hand biography of James Bond's creator, written by a close friend and colleague working alongside the author both in wartime intelligence work and as Fleming's assistant at the Foreign Desk of The Sunday Times. This particular example has a super association/presentation, from Fleming's biographer John Pearson to Fleming bibliogarpher James M. Pickard. Gilbert, Jon. Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, page 592. Signed.…