Monday, 15 December 2008

US Macmillan Library Editions

Moonraker”, Ian Fleming, The Macmillan Company New York, Library edition, published in 1955
Dr No”, Ian Fleming, The Macmillan Company New York, Library edition, published in 1958
From Russia With Love”, Ian Fleming, The Macmillan Company New York, Library edition, published in 1957

Diamonds Are Forever”, Ian Fleming, The Macmillan Company New York, Library edition, published in 1956

Sunday, 14 December 2008

Thunderball Jigsaw Puzzle

James Bond "Thunderball" Jigsaw Puzzle published by "Arrow Games" in 1965

Hurricane Gold - US Cover Artwork

Prototype for the US edition of "Hurricane Gold" by Kev Walker, the final version will feature a villain instead of the girl.

Check out more of Kev's work at: http://www.apple.co.uk/illustration/results.aspx?artist_id=78

Hurricane Gold - Limited Collectors Edition

"Hurricane Gold - Limited Collectors Edition", Charlie Higson, Hardcover in Slipcase, Puffin Books 2008 (Published by Penguin). Limited to 999 copies, signed by Higson.

Hurricane Gold - UK Editions

"Hurricane Gold", Charlie Higson, UK first hardcover edition by Puffin Books (Published by Penguin), 2007. Below: Softcover edition, published by Puffin 2008

Saturday, 13 December 2008

Comic Cover Illustrations

Artwork for the Scandinavian James Bond 007 comic book covers of: Trouble Spot (top), Fear Face (middle), Double Joepardy (bottom)




Friday, 12 December 2008

Live And Let Die - Concept Artwork

Both Robert McGinnis and Bob Peak were tasked with designing the poster artwork for "Live And Let Die" in 1973

Images are sourced from Tony Nourmand's excellent movie poster book "James Bond Movie Posters"


Thunderball - "Look Out" Artwork Variation

Thunderball "Look Out" artwork variation by McGinnis showing Connery with a scuba mask. This artwork was only used in the US Signet Movie Tie-In published in 1965 / 25th printing.

Wednesday, 10 December 2008

James Bond And Moonraker - Christopher Wood

"James Bond And Moonraker", Christopher Wood, Jonathan Cape First Edition Hardback, 1979

The Spy Who Loved Me - Christopher Wood

"The Spy Who Loved Me", Christopher Wood, Jonathan Cape Hardcover First Edition, London, 1977

Illustration for the "The Spy Who Loved Me" dustjacket by Bill Botten, 1977 (below). This print is available from Adrian Harrington Rare books: http://www.harringtonbooks.co.uk/

Monday, 8 December 2008

Double Or Die

"Double Or Die", Charlie Higson, pre-release version without title, Puffin 2007
German edition "Goldenboy" by Arena, 2007

Double Or Die - UK Limited Edition

"Double Or Die", Charlie Higson, limited Collectors Editon by Puffin Books 2007, signed by Higson.

Double Or Die - US Hardcover

"Double Or Die", Charlie Higson, US Hardcover edition by Hyperion Books 2007


Concept Illustration by Kev Walker
Final Artwork

Sunday, 7 December 2008

Scandinavian Comic Book Covers

"The Hildebrandt Rarity"
"Golden Ghost"
"League Of Vampires"
"Die With My Boots On"













Saturday, 6 December 2008

Blood Fever - UK & International Editions

"Blood Fever" a Young Bond Novel by Charlie Higson, UK edition (left), Greek edition (middle) and Hungarian Edition (right)

Blood Fever - Limited Collectors Edition

Limited Collectors Edition of "Blood Fever", Hardcover in slipcase, signed by Charlie Higson, Puffin Books 2006

Dr. No Talking Storybook

"Deluxe Talking Storybook - James Bond 007 Dr. No", comic style booklet and audio tape with a childrens version of the story, bublished by "Kid Stuff Records & Tapes Hollywood" in 1985.

Colonel Sun - Australian Hardcover Edition

"Colonel Sun" A James Bond 007 Novel by Robert Markham alias Kingsley Amis, Australian "Readers Book Club" edition 1969, dustjacket artwork by Vern Hayles


Friday, 5 December 2008

Blood Fever - US Paperback

Cover Artwork for the upcoming US paperback edition of "Blood Fever" due in March 2009.

Image with kind permisson by the Young Bond Dossier

Thursday, 4 December 2008

Blood Fever - US Hardback Edition

"Blood Fever", Charlie Higson, US Hardback edition by Hyperion 2006


Concept sketch for the cover by Kevin - Kev- Walker
Cover illustration
Final book cover

Tuesday, 2 December 2008

James Bond LP

"The Spy Who Loved Me & Other Great James Bond Thrillers", The Film Festival Orchestra, Springboard Records (US) SPB-4079, 1977

Thunderball Book Promo Poster

1960 promotional poster for Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 thriller "Thunderball", 19x29 inch, handwritten note by Richard Chopping on the back.

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