Fleming Books To Be Re-Published in Germany
#1
Posted 18 January 2003 - 08:04 PM
An interesting fact: while the Gardner & Benson books were published by Heyne already in the past, the Fleming books were published by Scherz. There is no further information why Scherz - after 4 decades - sold the rights to Heyne. CBn will keep you informed.
It also seems that there will be 'classic' covers, because Heyne asked Bond fans whether they like 'classic' or 'modern' covers better, and most fans wanted the classic covers back.
#2
Posted 18 January 2003 - 10:44 PM
#3
Posted 19 January 2003 - 02:08 AM
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Posted 19 January 2003 - 04:30 AM
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Posted 19 January 2003 - 11:18 AM
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Posted 19 January 2003 - 12:31 PM
#7
Posted 19 January 2003 - 02:39 PM
Originally posted by Tim007 (edited)
Anyway, does anyone know how to get "COLD"? "COLD" was one of three Gardner novels which were not translated into German, and I just got the other two. But I've no idea how to get COLD
http://cgi.ebay.com/...&category=20045
Just keep your eye open on eBay as you can see from the above example Cold can get pretty expensive, but if you have patience you could eventually find a good deal if you don't care about the condition of the book. (As long as all the words are there, does it really matter if you're only buying it to read it?)
And for you, Tim, if you see one that ships only in the U.S., you can have it shipped to me and I'll ship it to you.
#8
Posted 20 January 2003 - 10:59 AM
I started reading the Flemings in 2001, when it was nearly impossible to get all of them. Some of that 1999 Scherz Edition were still available, but only about 6 or 7 of those. This edition looked great, an all black cover with golden lettering and a small red image on it (I'll attach the cover of FRWL for those interested in having a look). Will take some time browsing through second hand bookstores until I completely own that edition.
I have no idea why the publisher changes from Scherz to Heyne. Scherz has just published the German edition of "The Legacy", I don't know why they should stop their involvement in Bond. I've already emailed my brother who has a bookshop. Maybe he can get some information and can also find out more about the publishing date.
Oh, BTW, there's an interesting link for those looking for rare books: try out www.zvab.com, that is Zentrales Verzeichnis Antiquarischer B
#9
Posted 20 January 2003 - 04:49 PM
I'd really like to put together a complete set of Heyne Gardner titles because I love the cover art. Were ALL the Gardner titles done? I have FSS, ICE, ROH, NLF, LTK, and GE. What am I missing?
I saw this one on the German ebay site, but I'm not sure what title this is. Win Lose or Die maybe? Great cover! I want it, but the seller won't ship to the USA.
But I'll check out that site and maybe I can buy them as a set.
#10
Posted 20 January 2003 - 06:42 PM
I'm not that much into the Gardner novels (still have to read some Flemings), Tim should know more on that subject. But I found a German page where the Gardner books are listed (including title scans). Seems that you are still missing some of them. Check out http://www.dzwiza.de...ardner/bond.htm (Tim, according to that page, there were five Gardner novels that weren't translated into German, not three. But maybe, that page isn't up to date.)
"License Renewed" looks like an old Scherz publication. This is a classic Scherz cover art, with those red pictures and the black&white stripes in the top left corner.
My brother told me that, if looking for rare books, one should also check out www.sfb.at. This is an Austrian site (with English version) and they have 955 hits on "James Bond". Unfortunately, he had a day off and hasn't been to his shop today. But he promised to find out about the new Heyne publications ASAP. And of course, he'll get me as much promotional material as he can get.
And, zencat, if you desperately want to have that copy of "Win Lose or Die" just email me (if you still have my adress, otherwise PM), that should be no problem...
#11
Posted 20 January 2003 - 06:44 PM
Still interested? Here it is...
#12
Posted 20 January 2003 - 06:51 PM
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#13
Posted 22 January 2003 - 07:51 AM
stromberg, you're right. There are 5 Gardners which haven't been translated into German, my fault. I also know the page you've given, but I haven't been there for about a year or so, so I completely forgot about "Seafire" and "Death Is Forever". I was kinda jazzed that day. I don't own them, so there are 3 Gardner novels missing. Evan, thank you for your offer If I see one of the 3 novels and the seller doesn't ship to Germany, I'll ask you
So John & stromberg you're organizing the Gardner edition for John? If not, same offer: if the seller doesn't ship to the USA, ask me
BTW stromberg, although I'm a Social Democrat and like Mr. Beck, I don't like the idea of becoming one Bundesland together with the Saarland. That's the first time ever I support a Conservative, so stand your man, Mr. M
#14
Posted 22 January 2003 - 09:03 AM
First of all: I'm sorry I haven't replied before. I've read in the forums, but I'm doing a one week work experience at the moment and I had absolutely no time to answer.
stromberg, you're right. There are 5 Gardners which haven't been translated into German, my fault. I also know the page you've given, but I haven't been there for about a year or so, so I completely forgot about "Seafire" and "Death Is Forever". I was kinda jazzed that day. I don't own them, so there are 3 Gardner novels missing. Evan, thank you for your offer If I see one of the 3 novels and the seller doesn't ship to Germany, I'll ask you
So John & stromberg you're organizing the Gardner edition for John? If not, same offer: if the seller doesn't ship to the USA, ask me
BTW stromberg, although I'm a Social Democrat and like Mr. Beck, I don't like the idea of becoming one Bundesland together with the Saarland. That's the first time ever I support a Conservative, so stand your man, Mr. M
#15
Posted 22 January 2003 - 09:36 AM
I checked out the sites stromberg and found loads of books Gardner books from 2,95$! And first editions from 94,95$
--> SeaFire
--> Death Is Forever
But why the **** is the cheapest COLD I could find 140$!!??!! It even goes up to 600$!
Unfortunately, I haven't found any information about international shipping Does anyone lnow about alibris?
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Posted 17 March 2003 - 09:22 PM
#17
Posted 18 March 2003 - 05:19 PM
Die Seite war auf jeden Fall durchaus hilfreich und ist jedenfalls 'ne Referenz f
#18
Posted 18 March 2003 - 09:40 PM
Die restlichen Bensons und Gardners wurden nicht ver
#19
Posted 19 March 2003 - 03:22 PM
Niedrige Verkaufszahlen: Die beiden Benson-Ver
#20
Posted 22 March 2003 - 04:32 PM
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#21
Posted 23 March 2003 - 04:53 PM
Very interesting indeed, stromberg
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Posted 05 July 2003 - 11:44 AM
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Posted 16 July 2003 - 12:45 PM