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Ahead of Ian Fleming Publications' new set of Bond hardbacks - we interview the man who designed the covers: Michael Gillette (Part 1)

A regular flow of Bond movies has kept interest in the original 1st edition books strong. So should bibliophiles worry about film delays?

We could all do with reminding ourselves about how best to shelve our books - and I've recently learned one big lesson:

Most James Bond books have silver foil spines. Some have gilt lettering. Rare examples exist that 'should' be gilt, but are actually silver:

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:

It's the book I've personally coveted for years. Finally, I tracked one down (and managed to buy it).

Do actor-signed first editions spoil or enhance James Bond first editions, or is this a crossover too far?

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?

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?

A later-priced dust jacket reveals much more detail about a book's publishing history than you might have previously thought.

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?

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?

We're on a mission to design a full set of Ian Fleming firsts editions. Eight books down, here's their story so far...

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?

Corrections and a substantial change of text reveals You Only Live Twice was still being tinkered with right up until the publication date.

There's no better way of getting into the mind of Ian Fleming than by sitting down and studying an uncorrected proof

If you missed the Firsts book fair in London this week, here's some of the superb James Bond first editions on show

How do you know if a book with an Ian Fleming signature in it is the real deal or not?

How is it that some printing errors turn otherwise ordinary books into rare collectable 'variants', while others do not?

How can you tell if your book protection really is 'archival'? We outline everything you need to know: