Book production can be revealed by the cut of its cloth
Differences in cloth used to bind 1st edition James Bond books might appear a detail too far. But they can reveal more production details:
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Peter Crush
Oct 38 min
Exclusive! The Michael Gillette Interview (Part 2)
In part 2 of our interview with Bond artist Michael Gillette: The design process - including an exclusive look at some that didn't make it.
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Peter Crush
Sep 267 min
Exclusive! The Michael Gillette Interview (Part 1)
Ahead of Ian Fleming Publications' new set of Bond hardbacks - we interview the man who designed the covers: Michael Gillette (Part 1)
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Peter Crush
Sep 197 min
Do Ian Fleming book collectors badly need a new film too?
A regular flow of Bond movies has kept interest in the original 1st edition books strong. So should bibliophiles worry about film delays?
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Peter Crush
Sep 128 min
How should we shelve our collection of books?
We could all do with reminding ourselves about how best to shelve our books - and I've recently learned one big lesson:
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Peter Crush
Sep 56 min
Does your book have a silver lining?
Most James Bond books have silver foil spines. Some have gilt lettering. Rare examples exist that 'should' be gilt, but are actually silver:
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Peter Crush
Aug 296 min
Bond Book Porn!
There's some amazing books currently for sale. And when I say amazing, I mean expensive. Here's my pick the books you need serious dosh for:
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Peter Crush
Aug 228 min
Me (!) With The Golden Gun
It's the book I've personally coveted for years. Finally, I tracked one down (and managed to buy it).
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Peter Crush
Aug 156 min
Actor-signed 1st editions - desecration or just different?
Do actor-signed first editions spoil or enhance James Bond first editions, or is this a crossover too far?
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Peter Crush
Aug 811 min
Bargain Books (Part 2): What does a 1st impression Casino Royale cost in 2024?
How deep into our pockets must we delve to buy a first impression of Casino Royale? Are prices still going up? Are bargains still to be had?
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Peter Crush
Aug 18 min
Is my book a 'bargain?' (Part 1)
Everyone wants a bargain, but how do we know if we're getting one if we don't have an accurate sense of what books are going for nowadays?
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Peter Crush
Jul 258 min
Hidden in plain sight: Dust jacket prices tell you more...
A later-priced dust jacket reveals much more detail about a book's publishing history than you might have previously thought.
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Peter Crush
Jul 116 min
The case of the 'placeholder' book
They're books we might not ordinarily buy. So why do we purchase so-called 'placeholder' books, and what purpose do (and should) they serve?
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Peter Crush
Jul 47 min
The one that got away…
We’ve all missed out on a book that we’ve seen but someone else beat us to. But how confident can we be that another one will appear?
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Peter Crush
Jun 279 min
Ian Fleming Rebinds: The story so far...
We're on a mission to design a full set of Ian Fleming firsts editions. Eight books down, here's their story so far...
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Peter Crush
Jun 207 min
Good - better - best (and the tyranny of collecting!)
Buying a book is often the start of a long search to improve it. But when there's always a better one out there, when do you decide to stop?
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Peter Crush
Jun 137 min
Ian Fleming proofs (Part 2): You Only Live Twice
Corrections and a substantial change of text reveals You Only Live Twice was still being tinkered with right up until the publication date.
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Peter Crush
Jun 68 min
Deciphering Fleming: Uncorrected proofs
There's no better way of getting into the mind of Ian Fleming than by sitting down and studying an uncorrected proof
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Peter Crush
May 237 min
Show and sell – Firsts book fair reviewed
If you missed the Firsts book fair in London this week, here's some of the superb James Bond first editions on show
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Peter Crush
May 169 min
It's signed, but is it genuine?
How do you know if a book with an Ian Fleming signature in it is the real deal or not?
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