This title may be the most complicated for the investor as this is the only title in which the first edition book was published with 3 versions of the first edition dust jacket. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Goldfinger is a classic spy thriller featuring the dashing british gentleman spy james bond, agent 007. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Michaels book cover illustrations are now being sold as signed and numbered limited edition prints exclusively from electric works gallery. The original first edition is 318 pages long with cover art a skull with gold coins for the eyes and a. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Goldfinger by ian fleming and a great selection of related books. Happenstance, coincidence and enemy action, describing the interaction between james bond and auric goldfinger, respectively protagonist and. Goldfinger introduces the terrifying oddjob and master thief pussy galore.
Goldfinger 1st edition1st impression by fleming, ian 1959. This ian fleming bibliography will provide you with all the information you require to ascertain and identify if your book is a true first edition. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Oct 16, 2012 auric goldfinger is the richest man in england though his wealth cant be found in banks. Different book clubs use different criteria for identifying their books. Rides figure of james bond with his aston martin db5 from goldfinger 1964. Sep 25, 2017 the goldfinger project began in 2009 but after some issues with a team that lost interest, it was reignited in 2011. Goldfinger 1st edition1st impression by fleming, ian edition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book club edition 5308 maurice sendak is currently considered a single author.
A pocket guide to the identification of first editions details the methods over 4,600 different publishers use to identify their first editions. Complete uk book club editions of ian flemings james bond novels. Book club editions casino royale moonraker from russia, with love doctor no goldfinger thunderball you only live twice the man with the. Those with book club are later printings and the above does not apply the cape edition was published first, and is the first edition. Goldfinger, macmillan, 1959, first american edition, slight scattered foxing to. Keeping careful watch on goldfinger s hotel room, bond soon discovers the cheaters method and forces him to give all of the money back. Goldfinger first edition signed ian fleming bauman. His first name, auric, is an adjective meaning of gold. Text of flaps and rear panel varies a little from the british jacket. The guinness book of world records went on to list goldfinger. From a view to a kill, quantum of solace, thunderball, the spy who loved me, on her majestys secret. Vintage ian fleming 1959 goldfinger james bond book club. This first edition, signed by ian fleming is available at bauman rare books.
Goldfinger is the seventh novel in ian flemings james bond series. Spin the bottle signed by john gardner first edition of authors first book frederick muller 1964. Complete uk book club editions of ian flemings james bond. Bond works for the british secret service and is one of the elite 00 operatives with a license to kill. Just to rub his nose in it, bond also whisks goldfinger s secretary off for a few nights of mating. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. As james bond follows his trail, he discovers that goldfingers real game is the heist of. It seems that auric goldfinger is a bad loser when it comes to cards. More information about this seller contact this seller 25. The text in this edition has been restored by the fleming family company ian. The first american edition used british printing material together with a macmillan title page.
This study guide consists of approximately 64 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of goldfinger. The goldfinger portfolio is a 350page metal covered celebration of everything that is representative of this great film and is packed with over 1,000 images from the 007 magazine archive with detailed informational photo captions throughout, and also includes. Differences between goldfinger book vs movie page 2. Often, book club editions will have an string of numbers on the last page of the book near the margin, running vertically, just before the endpaper. They watched the goldfinger movie, rewatched it, read the book, and finally came up with a set of 18 levels that would appear in the final game. Goldfinger by guy hamilton guy hamilton, sean connery, gert. Slight lean to spine, and very light foxing to top of page block. Seven volume collection of ian flemings james bond. Hes been hoarding vast stockpiles of his namesake metal, and its attracted the suspicion of 007s superiors at mi6. Auric goldfinger is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the james bond film goldfinger, based on ian fleming s novel of the same name.
Goldfinger is the highestrated james bond film on rotten tomatoes. Bond meets goldfinger at a country club and joins him in a game. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. New listing from russia with love ian fleming hardback the book club edition. Goldfingers seeks highcaliber individuals of good character who display a progressing competence in their work ethic, teamminded chemistry and sincere care for our guest and team members. Trigger mortis edition james bond 007 01 by ian fleming isbn. Goldfinger 64 now available for download n64 squid. Book club edition 5308 maurice sendak if one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. These are referred to as states please see page referring to book collecting for a more complete definition of what a state is. Goldfinger summary goldfinger is a classic spy thriller featuring the dashing british gentleman spy james bond, agent 007. First published 1959 1959 by glidrose productions ltd. Written in january and february 1958, it was first published in the uk by jonathan cape on 23 march 1959.
Goldfinger by guy hamilton guy hamilton, sean connery. Buy a cheap copy of goldfinger book by ian fleming. Vom stehgeiger zum goldfinger by beate strobel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book club edition 5308 maurice sendak librarything. Sent to investigate, bond uncovers an ingenious goldsmuggling scheme. Very good first edition with slight bumping to bottom corner and to top of back board. Book club editionok reading copyno marking insilde. A game of canasta turns out crooked, and a golden girl ends up dead.
A book club edition bce or book of the month club edition bomc refers to a book printed by a book club with cheaper materials than the original publishing house, and is generally not worth much to the serious collector. The story centres on the investigation by the british secret service operative james bond into the gold smuggling activities of auric goldfinger, who is also suspected by mi6 of being connected to smersh, the soviet. Its easy to use, and small and light enough to fit in your pocket. The goldfinger portfolio volumes 1 to 5 is a 380page celebration of everything that is representative of this great film and is packed with rare neverbeforeseen exclusive imagery from the 007 magazine archive, with detailed definitive informationpacked photo captions throughout, and. Book club editions of james bond are not as rare as the initial first editions but what makes them collectable is that they have different dust. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Oct 23, 2015 once started, a first edition collection of ian fleming books can become compelling. Book club edition 5308 maurice sendak is composed of 1 name. Collecting james bond first editions meier and sons. In the movie tilly masterson is killed by oddjobs hat by the end of the book.
In a good unclipped dust jacket with tear to front cover, spine and spine folds. Programs, services and employment are equally available to everyone. Goldfinger is a seminal james bond book primarily because it serves as a gateway to the world of bond and possesses all of the characteristics that most people associate with the series. Bond disables tillys car using a saw hidden in his car tires. The man is playing cards with auric goldfinger, the wealthy owner of a pawnshopmetallurgical empire. The seventh book in ian flemings internationally acclaimed james bond series, goldfinger was received read more. A fine book in an unclipped near fine jacket, with the spine a bit toned. This quote from the novel is quite relevant, since goldfinger, the book, is separated in three parts precisely named after the terms. About 12 years ago, as i began a bookselling business, i bought the first edition of this book and ive often referred to it since. Goldfinger, ian fleming, hardback 1959 illustratedbooks. Published by jonathan cape in london in 1959, with the essential first published 1959 to the inner page, with no later titles stated, this is not the book club edition, not the us edition and not a later printing this is the first printing of the seventh james bond adventure, goldfinger. The two play to the 17th hole and, when goldfinger suggests that bond did not merely want to meet to play golf. Collecting goldfinger by fleming, ian first edition.
Date of release world premiere 17th september 1964, odeon leicester square, london running time minutes starring sean connery as ian flemings james bond plot using a nuclear device supplied by red china, goldsmuggler and metallurgist auric goldfinger intends to increase the value of his gold bullion tenfold by detonating the device inside fort knox, thereby making the 15. How to find, buy, and sell used and rare books by ian c. Goldfinger by ian fleming first edition published jonathan cape 1959. Bond sean connery has to prevent a notorious gold smuggler, appropriately named goldfinger gert frobe, from robbing fort knox. Book club editions casino royale moonraker from russia, with. In their early years the band is widely considered to have been a contributor to the movement of thirdwave ska, a mid1990s revitalization in the popularity of ska. The subtleties of the condition of the book and dust jacket become more intense and it becomes a little like building up a fine wine collection.
A seven volume collection of ian flemings james bond novels includes a 1959 macmillan book club edition of goldfinger with hand cut pages, a 1964 new american library edition of you only live twice, a 1965 national american library edition of the man with the golden gun, a 1958 macmillan book club edition. Good as gold once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, the third time its enemy action. Collecting goldfinger by fleming, ian first edition identification guide. Big operator, worldwide interests, all apparently quite reputable. San francisco based artist michael gillette created a beautiful set of officially licensed james bond book covers for the ian fleming centenary that were published by penguin books. Bond offers the nazi gold bar to goldfinger as a prize for winning the game. Should fans who already own the 1999 goldfinger upgrade to this ultimate edition. All the first impression issue points are listed nothing of bibliographical importance has been left out. The third movie in the bond series is generally considered the best connery outing. Buy 1st edition hardback ian fleming books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Yes, the us edition of goldfinger was printed by cape, but i dont think theyre considered the true first and i dont believe they are rejected copies. Dust jacket has been covered in a plastic protective sleeve.
As several cbn forum members are already aware, every two months a james bond adventure is chosen for members of the blades library book club to read. Hes also the worlds most ruthless and successful gold smuggler. A handsome edition of the first james bond novel, with an. Buy diamonds are forever book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Ian fleming from russia with love 1st edition in dust wrapper. With goldfinger, the james bond series took a turn away from relatively straightforward spy thrillers and toward campy gadgetry, extravagant sets, and kitschy jokes. No, goldfinger, for your eyes only short stories inc.
A james bond thriller by ian fleming and a great selection of related books, art and. Youll likely recover the cost of this book very quickly, with your new ability to figure out whats a first edition. Finding a finer and better copy of a james bond book is the new challenge. Tilly masterson is shot to death in a forest halfway through the movie.
Black cloth with embossed skull and gold lettering title page. As a novel, it is flawed and messy, certainly in relation to its two brilliant predecessors, from russia with love and dr. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Order now get the app order locations join our team stay up to date subscribe blog our story catering catering menu catering request. Goldfinger first us edition illustrated 007 the art of. Goldfinger original motion picture soundtrack by john barry. Buy john barrys album titled goldfinger original motion picture soundtrack to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
Ian fleming goldfinger, published by uk publisher pan g455, 1959, first printing this edition published 1961 by pan books with no references to subsequent printings on the page, true uk edition not the canadian edition which has a canadian price on the cover and lists a different printing place on page. Just as in standard book collecting, the indicators. Preceeded by from russia with love 1963, and followed by thunderball 1965. This one has superb villains in goldfinger and oddjob and that aston martin. Fleming chose the name to commemorate the architect erno goldfinger, who had built his home in hampstead, near flemings. Where the wild things are book club edition 5308 maurice sendak no current copies separate.
Book club editions also may have four or five numbers printed in a contrasting box on the back of the book. Buy goldfinger cd abridged edition by fleming, ian isbn. Goldfinger book club edition james bond fleming, ian on. It offers a few new extras, but more importantly, it presents vastly improved picture and sound.