Casino Royale : JAMES BOND . Ian Fleming 1963 7th Edition Signet PaperBack . Rare Excellent Edition of the paperback Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. Casino Royale by Ian Fleming is the first James Bond novel. It would eventually pave the way for eleven other novels by Fleming himself in addition to two short story collections, followed by many 'continuation' Bond novels by other authors. Since first publication on April 13, 1953, by Jonathan Cape, Casino Royale has thrice been adapted for the screen: the Climax! CBS television episode with Barry Nelson as CIA agent "Jimmy Bond", an eponymous spoof with David Niven as "Sir James Bond", and the twenty-first official film in the film series with Daniel Craig as James Bond, released November 17, 2006. Excellent overall condition with no tears or missing pages. Cover still bright & shiny, spine is good ~ original front cover in good condition as well. Pages have slight browning, to be expected as this edition is from 1963. Reviews : "Hums with tension...Author Fleming keeps his incidents and character spinning through their paces like juggling balls." Time review. "It's superlative, everything such a story should be. One can only beg for more from Mr Fleming." Pensacola News-Journal. Synopsis : James Bond is introduced in Fleming's first novel, a classic spy thriller replete with devilish villains, daring escapes, and, of course, dry martinis. Will be carefully wrapped and boxed and shipped via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Tracking. Email with any questions before purchasing if you are unsure about something. We ONLY accept Money Orders , Cashiers Checks or U.S. Cash as payment ( we do NOT accept personal checks or online payment at all ). Please email about local pick-up , we are located in NYC in Times Square. All International Customers MUST email us before purchasing this item.
