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Post by MacNimon on Jul 24, 2013 21:31:05 GMT
As the title suggests, a thread dedicated to the various covers given to the many editions published over the years. Kicking off with the very earliest selection, some with subtle changes to the covers each time they're reprinted. From the 1950s/early 60s. |
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Post by MacNimon on Jul 24, 2013 21:37:33 GMT
Next up, a change in style for the selection of covers for the same novels which were available mostly throughout the 60s while Connery and Lazenby starred in the film series... |
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Post by llllllll on Aug 5, 2013 16:51:57 GMT
About 20 years ago I had the chance to buy a couple of those for 10p each. My Grandparents used to clean the church hall every week and they always had a selection of paperbacks for sale. I used to sit there reading them while they cleaned (I did help occasionally ;D), there were usually a number of Bond books and some quite early ones amongst them. I can't help but look back and wonder what was I thinking in not buying them. 10p for a 60s Bond paperback, my only defence is that I was only about 10.  |
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Post by MacNimon on Aug 9, 2013 5:20:14 GMT
I have a copy of every Fleming Bond novel (and more!) and as luck would have, each copy is from one of the ranges above. Those with the original painted covers are my favourites, though.
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