1964 James Bond You Only Live Twice Hardcover Book Ian Fleming

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You Only Live Twice was the last novel Fleming published in his lifetime. A briefer version of this novel originally … Read more You Only Live Twice was the last novel Fleming published in his lifetime. A briefer version of this novel originally appeared in Playboy.

1964 U.S. Book Club Edition

The solid yellow hardcover with red lettering on spine and black cursive author’s signature serves as a unique identifier amongst Fleming's previous works stepping away from the classic black/color hardcovers. This also showcases the stained (red) top page edges and uncut or deckled text block.

The dust jacket is one of two American designs. As with the solid yellow hardcover, this dust jacket moves away from the more common uniform pastel andgun stylized jackets.
Used for marketing purposes providing a minimal and artistic aesthetic with the sharp contrast of black bold lettering and red blood drop symbol over white backdrop. The photo on the back is Ian Fleming.

5.75” wide x 1” deep x 8.5” high

Condition notes:
The dust jacket is in fair condition showing toning and tears. It has done it’s job protecting the yellow hardcover which is showing in excellent condition with no marks, tears, ownership writings.

Author Bio:
Ian Fleming was a British author and journalist. His first novel, Casino Royale (1953), introduced spy hero, James Bond, agent 007, to the world. It was the first of fourteen James Bond books which have gone on to sell over 60 million copies worldwide and be translated into 20 languages. Beginning with the movie adaptation of Dr No in 1961, the series also sparked the longest-running film franchise in history. Both Fleming and his fictional counterpart have become synonymous with style, glamour and thrilling adventures, as well as universally recognised phrases such as “My name’s Bond, James Bond” and “shaken and not stirred”.

Fleming was born in London in 1908. In the 1930s he worked at Reuters news agency before joining Naval Intelligence as an officer during the Second World War. His talent for writing fast and engaging prose, along with his knowledge of espionage and his fertile imagination led to the creation of James Bond, arguably one of the most-famous fictional characters of all time. He also wrote children’s classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. See less