James Bond First Editions

The James Bond Archives.

DUNCAN, Paul.

Koln: Taschen GmbH, 2012. [James Bond Film Reference] FIRST EDITION. Oblong folio (42 x 31cm), text in English, pp.600. Art book format, illustrated throughout with film stills, set photos, posters, books, stunt stills, and more. With a preface by 007 film producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and a 12-page profile of Ian Fleming, including a new printing of his Playboy interview conducted in 1963. Publisher's hardcovers with snakeskin-effect boards, blocked in orange and gilt, without wrapper as issued. In publisher's sealed shrinkwrap within original printed card carrying case (tabs not opened). Assumed first printing (shrinkwrap not opened, but bought upon publication by ourselves). Absolutely fine/as new, you could not get a better copy! A terrific tribute to the enduring legacy of the James Bond books and films which have thrilled and delighted readers and audiences the world over for more than fifty years. This is the original version; the book was slightly altered and reissued as 'The Spectre Edition' in 2015, to coincide with the film of that name. Item #64761

Price: £450.00