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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:

What hidden histories and intriguing backstories can be found in James Bond first editions? Here we take a look:

Doesn't it make more sense to define rarity by establishing survival rates, rather than referencing original, out of date, print-run numbers

Last week we highlighted some general tips about how to spot first impression James Bond books that might be paired with later jackets....

We’re told not to judge a book by its cover. But when it comes to Ian Fleming first editions, that’s exactly what’s needed to avoid...

Light does enormous damage to rare books (especially dust bright, colourful jackets). Should we just accept this, or try to do something...

Books are notorious for being described as fine or near fine when they are not. How can this subjectivity be removed (or can it?)