James Bond Collectibles: Books

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Live and Let Die

Live and Let Die was the second 007 novel written by Ian Fleming and was first published in 1954. This edition was published in 1964 by Pan Books. A film version that used the title and a few snippets of the book was released in 1973 with Roger Moore as James Bond.

Casino Royale

2 editions of Ian Flemings first James Bond novel. The latter reissued to coincide with the release of the film Casino Royale in 2006.

Licence to Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films

Academic text exploring the 007 films and the cultural history and politics associated with the franchise and the eras in which each film is produced. The text is written by James Chapman, a Professor at the University of Leicester. This edition was reissued in 2007 by I B Taurus & Co Ltd.

The Rough Guide to James Bond

Includes information on the actors, characters, films and source novels. 272 page pocket edition published in 2002 by Penguin.

The James Bond Girls

Full colour book about the women in the James Bond films. This edition was published in 1995 and updated to include Xenia Onatopp and Natalya Simonova from Goldeneye. 72 pages, published by Boxtree Ltd.

'The World Is Not Enough': A Companion

A 'making of' style hardcover companion book published in 1999 to compliment to film. Written by Iain Johnstone and published by Boxtree Ltd; 192 pages.

Bond On Set: Filming 'Quantum Of Solace'

Photographic diary from the set of Quantum Of Solace by Greg Williams. 144 colour pages published in 2008 by DK Publishing.

The Making of 'Tomorrow Never Dies'

Companion book for the film Tomorrow Never Dies, Pierce Brosnan's second 007 adventure. The book has 128 colour pages and was released in 1997 by Boxtree Ltd.

Bond On Set: Filming 'Casino Royale'

Photo diary of the making of Casino Royale with pictures taken by Greg Williams. Published to coincide with the cinematic release of the film in 2006 by DK Publishing; 128 colour pages.

For My Eyes Only: My Life With James Bond

Five time 007 director John Glen's autobiography. Glen was at the helm of For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View To A Kill, The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill. The book features 208 pages and was published in 2001 by Batsford Ltd. It includes a foreword by Sir Roger Moore.

Sean Connery: The Measure Of A Man

Biography about Sir Sean Connery's influence on men around the world written by Christopher Bray. Published in 2010 by Faber and Faber; 368 pages.

"For almost fifty years, men around the world have been measuring

themselves against our age’s prime definition of masculinity: Sean Connery."

Sean Connery: Neither Shaken Nor Stirred

A definitive biography on Sir Sean Connery's rise to a life in the spotlight written by Andrew Yule. First published in 1992, this 408 page edition was reissued in 2008 by Sphere.

Judi Dench: With A Crack In Her Voice

Biography on Judi Dench's career, including her portrayal of 007's boss 'M', written by John Miller. 18th edition published in 2002 by Orion; 368 pages including B&W photographs.

The Essential Bond: The Authorized Guide to the World of 007

2002 updated version of the book including The World is Not Enough. 202 colour pages, written by Lee Pfeiffer and Dave Worrall.

Set of 4 DK James Bond Books

Publisher DK released a set of 4 Bond books in 2010: The Book of Bond, Bond Girls, Bond Cars & Vehicles and Bond Villains. The spine's feature a playing card style motif reminiscent of 'Casino Royale' and Bond's general love of table gambling.