Bankrupt a ruthless russian agent whos been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to edwina who helped in the birthpangs. Casino royale by ian fleming is a spy thriller set during the cold war. Fine in a bright near fine first issue dust jacket with just a touch of rubbing to the extremities. Published in 1953, it is the first james bond book, and it paved the way for a further eleven novels and two short story collections by fleming, followed by numerous continuation bond novels by other authors. Among them is casino royale, the first of flemings bond series. Here, in 1952, at his home goldeneye, he wrote a book called casino royaleand james bond was born. James bond books ian fleming casino royale, on her. Bond was the creation of ian fleming, former pupil at englands most prestigious private school, member of british intelligence during world war ii, and offspring of the fleming family who owned a private bank.
It was interesting to read james bonds debut in ian flemings casino royale. In the novel that introduced james bond to the world, ian fleming s agent 007 is dispatched to a french casino in royaleleseaux. History is moving pretty quickly these days and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts. With casino royale, ian fleming introduced commander james bond, the archetypal secret agent oo7. Published in 1953, casino royale follows bond as he attempts, over a game of cards, to ruin evil banker and kgb member le chiffre. Audiobook, 3191929665 perfect paperback, paperback published in 2004, ebook published in 2014, kindle edition publis. The book is packed with violent action, hairbreadth escapes, international espionage, and clever spy gadgets. Casino royale, novel by british writer ian fleming, published in 1953, which is the first of his 12 blockbuster novels about the suave and. The book also introduces the characters of vesper lynd and felix leiter. Buy casino royale by ian fleming from waterstones today. If you have seen the movie there is a lot to enjoy here that will add to your appreciation of the casino royale story.
Their duel takes place in large part at the gaming tables of the casino in the fashionable french resort town of royaleleseaux bonds foes are always able to function in his milieu, the world of the midcentury gentleman. Buy casino royale james bond 007 01 by fleming, ian, judd, alan isbn. Meet james bond, british secret agent with a doubleo license to kill. Representing all the tension of the cold war, the entire first half of this book focuses on a sort of duel at the baccarat tables.
Bond accepts a mission to defeat a russian agent, le chiffre, in a card game. James bond is a much more complex character than the way he is portrayed in the movies. Ian flemings casino royale book first edition for sale. Ian flemings bond is far superior to the bond in the movies, hes a fallible human being instead of an action star, and at times you wonder how the hell hes going to get through it this first book is particularly brutal in places. When it showed up in a secondhand bookshop as a recently published vintage paperback unblemished matt minimalist white cover and all i bought it. Published in 1953, it is the first james bond book, and it paved the way for a further eleven. Pan books limited, london, england, great britain, uk, 1965.
The novel of casino royale is available on us amazon here, and uk amazon here the 2006 film is available on us amazon here, and uk amazon here a kill in the morning. Although it was the 21st movie in the series of bond films, casino royale was the very first bond novel written by ian fleming. Ian flemings casino royale is not just the escapism we might expect, says vanessa thorpe. Ian fleming, casino royale, 1953 as part of the james bond celebrations this week to continue the 60th anniversary of ian fleming. It tells the story of one man, james bond, and his evolution into a committed spy and secret agent. Casino royale topics for discussion ian fleming this study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of casino royale. Mr fleming has produced a book that is both exciting and extremely civilized times literary. Casino royale, novel by british writer ian fleming, published in 1953, which is the first of his 12 blockbuster novels about the suave and supercompetent british spy james bond. In the novel that introduced james bond to the world, ian flemings agent 007 is dispatched to a french casino in royaleleseaux. Casino royale takes place on a smaller stage than later bond adventures, as if fleming wanted to familiarise himself with his spy before setting him loose on the world but it fizzes with intensity.
If you like james bond then youll love my novel a kill in the morning, which sff world described as an actionpacked romp that ian fleming would be proud of. Given that casino royale is also the very first bond novel, it seemed to make sense to choose it as the first one id read. Appropriately enough, its film adaptation was essentially a reboot of the bond series with daniel craig you can find a full comparison of the book and movie here. Ian fleming created the character of james bond, he said, to overcome the shock of getting married. Yes, ian fleming demonstrates through his writing attitudes that would be unacceptable in contemporary society, especially when it comes to women, but right or wrong they were attitudes that were very much the norm when the book was written. In his debut novel, james is facing a man know as le. He escapes death several times but eventually defeats le. Complex, even conflicted, this bond belongs to the postwar world of rationing, trauma, and a growing sense of uncertainty due to social and technological change and the rising tensions of the cold war. Full text of james bond books ian fleming casino royale, on her majestys secret service, thunderball see other formats. In the first of ian fleming s james bond novels, 007 declares war on le chiffre, french communist and paymaster of the soviet murder organization smersh. Casino royale is the first novel written by ian fleming featuring the 00 agent commander james. Casino royale pits 007 against the archvillain le chiffre. Casino royale is a landmark in popular culture, the first ever novel to feature a certain british secret service agent his names bond. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering.
First edition of the authors first book that introduced james bond to the world. Ian fleming bibliography uk first editions james bond. Casino royale 1953, ian flemings first novel, introduced james bond and other recurring characters of the bond series of novels and short stories. Casino royale by ian fleming, first edition abebooks.
Fleming suggests that the cold war will not be fought out on battlefields, but through the cool collective wit of spies like james bond. You cant help but read this in a rush because you cannot put it down. For the next twelve years fleming produced a novel a year featuring special agent 007, the most famous spy of the century. Casino royale is the first book in the james bond series. Flemings first james bond novel where the world renowned series began. Ive seen the movie the new and the old version many times, but this is the first time ive actually read the book. In casino royale, the first of flemings 007 adventures, a game of cards is james bonds only chance to bring down the desperate smersh agent. Casino royale first edition ian fleming raptis rare books. Dismissing casino royale simply for expressing outdated views would be like dismissing oliver twist for. First edition of the first novel in ian flemings james bond series. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Rare early printing of flemings first james bond novel.
After world war ii fleming tried his hand at writing, and sixty years ago the first bond book, casino royale, was born. Casino royale is the first novel by the british author ian fleming. Casino royale is the first novel written by ian fleming featuring the 00 agent. Book in good condition with some fading and wear to boards, inscription to first page. The battle begins with a fiftymillionfranc game of baccarat, gains momentum during bonds fiery love affair with a sensuous lady spy, and reaches a chilling climax with fiendish torture at the hands of a master sadist. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book reeks of sharp, hot masculinity in the best way possible.
Whatever his reasons, his first attempt at fiction started a global cultural phenomenon. Ian flemings casino royale book first edition for sale weve got something exclusive for collectors and fans of the famous character james bond, ian flemings casino royale book first edition. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. The world contained in the pages of ian flemings first bond book and now the latest bond movie, written.
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