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[zencat]

Having just received the next 3 U.S. Fleming books with that amazing retro cover art by Richie Fahey, I'm again reminded of a thought that hit me when the first 3 were released. I think it worth repeating because I really do feel these books represent a milestone in the life of the literary James Bond.

The significance here is that this is first time James Bond has been deliberately SENT BACK IN TIME. Know what I mean? Up until now every release of the books (even the new UK editions) have gone out of their way to contemporize Bond with their cover art and design (I

[Red Widow Dawn]

I didn't care much for the covers, but you're right, it's nice to see they have some confidence.

[JackChase007]

Yes, the covers are very creative and do give a very appropriate sense to them (if that makes any sense).

[Mister Asterix]

I'm completely with you, zencat. These are fantastic covers that have ventured into where dare go before. I wonder if this is the first sign of the series eventually returning to its original time.

[rafterman]

now I'm hoping for well done rereleases on the Amis and Gardner books..

[Coop]

It's weird that the same company- Penguin- have chosen such different approaches for both sides of the Atlantic. We in Britain get covers that are modern and minimalist and the Americans get ones that are an eye-catching nod towards 'Fifties pulp fiction art.

I wonder if Penguin researched this and found that UK citizens found the books to be modern and cool, while Americans found them to be retro and chic.

[zencat]

Originally posted by Coop
...I wonder if Penguin researched this and found that UK citizens found the books to be modern and cool, while Americans found them to be retro and chic.

Interesting. That sounds like that could very well be the case.

[Johnson Galore]

The US covers are the best covers since the Jonathan Cape originals. They speak to exactly what you will find in the book and I think that's how they can sell them. The average reader expects Brosnan in DAD-material. New covers tell you this isn't what you're expecting!