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Finding the Fleming Books


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#1 malcorn20

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Posted 20 August 2014 - 05:22 AM

I have just begun reading the novels after watching the movies for years.  I have borrowed 3 from a friend that has them (Moonraker, FRWL, TMWTGG) and have read them all in a week, I love them.  However, I can not find a place to buy them online or anywhere.  Does anyone have any advice on where I can come across them? from personal experience or anything?  Thank you



#2 Walecs

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Posted 20 August 2014 - 06:07 AM

I bought all of them on eBay. Only place where I found them (other than amazon).


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#3 Call Billy Bob

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Posted 20 August 2014 - 01:28 PM

I have found great success with used bookstores and thrift shops. You may only be able to find one or two at a time, but every now and then you can grab a gently used copy on the cheap (I recently found an original US printing of Casino Royale for 75 cents this way).



#4 malcorn20

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Posted 23 August 2014 - 02:17 AM

Thanks for the advice guys.  Ended up buying the first 11 books (besides FRWL and Moonraker) on ebay.  Got them all for 30 dollars so I have a feelling they are not in perfect shape, but I'm still excited about them.  



#5 Call Billy Bob

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Posted 23 August 2014 - 05:50 AM

Good deal! At this point, just getting your hands on the books themselves and reading them is the priority. Then you can worry about finding quality editions if you wish.