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[zencat]

Everyone knows what the UK Fleming first editions look like, but I don't think as many people have seen the U.S. firsts. In my experience it's actually harder to put together a collection of U.S. editions (but FAR less expensive). Anyway, some cool covers, so if you haven't seen them, enjoy:

http://www.thebookbo...t-editions.html

[Dustin]

Thanks for sharing these, I especially like those first three, very moody and distinctive. The MOONRAKER cover has a science fiction feeling about it, clever spin on the plot and the popular sf themes of the time. But my personal favourite is actually OCTOPUSSY, great idea that reminds me of the seventies Penguin style (as seen here: http://ia700800.us.a...e=6461542-L.jpg). When was that published, would you know?

[Simon]

Splendid.

I thought I knew 'the images'. But clearly not.

Thanks for sharing. Actually love them. What on earth happened in years since with the shouty covers of today?

Cheers.

[Major Tallon]

Thanks for sharing these, I especially like those first three, very moody and distinctive. The MOONRAKER cover has a science fiction feeling about it, clever spin on the plot and the popular sf themes of the time. But my personal favourite is actually OCTOPUSSY, great idea that reminds me of the seventies Penguin style (as seen here: http://ia700800.us.a...e=6461542-L.jpg). When was that published, would you know?

I suspect it was 1966. I'm holding my copy as I type this, but the information on the copyright page lists the original copyright date of the two included stories, rather than the date of the compilation. Perhaps the best clue is that the illustrations are copyrighted by New American Library, the publisher of the compilation book, in 1966. Since the illustrations were undoubtedly done for the book, that's the likely publication date for the book itself. Signet published a paperback edition, containing the additional story "The Property of a Lady," in July, 1967.

[Dustin]

Ah, thanks for that! Love the idea to round up the contents in one simple yet ingenious symbol. Very stylish and worlds from the current fad.

[zencat]

Thanks for sharing these, I especially like those first three, very moody and distinctive. The MOONRAKER cover has a science fiction feeling about it, clever spin on the plot and the popular sf themes of the time. But my personal favourite is actually OCTOPUSSY, great idea that reminds me of the seventies Penguin style (as seen here: http://ia700800.us.a...e=6461542-L.jpg). When was that published, would you know?

I suspect it was 1966. I'm holding my copy as I type this, but the information on the copyright page lists the original copyright date of the two included stories, rather than the date of the compilation. Perhaps the best clue is that the illustrations are copyrighted by New American Library, the publisher of the compilation book, in 1966. Since the illustrations were undoubtedly done for the book, that's the likely publication date for the book itself. Signet published a paperback edition, containing the additional story "The Property of a Lady," in July, 1967.

Yep, it was published in 1966. I went back and added the publication dates for all the books. For some I even have the day.