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You Asked for It (Casino Royale)

You Asked for It (Casino Royale)

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You Asked for It (Casino Royale)

by (Vintage Paperbacks)(Literature) FLEMING, Ian

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New York: Popular Library, 1955. First Thus. Very Good. 4 1/4 X 6 7/8 Inches. 128 PP. "It remains an elusive period piece and one that is passionately sought after by Bond fans." - Jon Gilbert, author of "Ian Fleming: The Bibliography"<br /> <br /> First United States paperback printing of Casino Royale, a title that Popular Library feared would by unpronounceable by an American audience. Aside from the title change, which apparently Fleming did not mind at all (according to Gilbert / pg 50), Popular Library used the "Jimmy Bond" version of 007's name. This did not go as well for the publisher. In addition to leaving Fleming's name off the spine and not denoting his man's "Special Agent" status of any kind, this flaw would spell doom for the publisher. Fleming promptly moved his paperback rights to Signet for later versions of this book. This would be the ONLY paperback James Bond novel ever produced by Popular Library. <br /> <br /> Hint of wear to edges and spine ends. Some sunning to top corner of gutters (causing the green border to fade). A very attractive copy overall. One of the high spots of early "Bondiana" that is still often overlooked.

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Title
You Asked for It (Casino Royale)
Author
(Vintage Paperbacks)(Literature) FLEMING, Ian
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
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Edition
First Thus
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
Popular Library
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1955
Keywords
007, james bond, casino royale
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Literature & Classics; Vintage Paperbacks;

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