"Ian Fleming has discovered the secret of narrative art...the reader has to go on reading" (John Betjeman)
"A superb gambling scene, a torture scene which still haunts me, a beautiful girl" (Raymond Chandler)
"Mr Fleming’s first novel is an extremely engaging affair...the especial charm of the book is the high poetry with which he invests the green blaize lagoons of the casino tables...Mr Fleming has produced a book that is both exciting and extremely civilized" (Times Literary Supplement)
"[Casino Royale is] lively, most ingenious in detail, on the surface as tough as they are made and charmingly well-bred beneath" (Spectator)
"One of the most original spy thrillers that has ever tickled a jaded palate" (Empire News)
When Ian Fleming quit Naval Intelligence in 1945 he had a plan – to write the spy story to beat all spy stories. And so the world got the hero it had been waiting for – James Bond.
‘Surround yourself with human beings, my dear James. They are easier to fight for than principles’
In Casino Royale, the first of Fleming’s 007 adventures, a game of cards is James Bond's only chance to bring down the desperate SMERSH agent Le Chiffre. But Bond soon discovers that there is far more at stake than money.
‘Ian Fleming has discovered the secret of narrative art…the reader has to go on reading’ John Betjeman
See also: Live and Let Die
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Vendeur : Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Soft cover. Etat : Fine. Dust Jacket Included. GGA {Good Girl Art} PHOTO Cove; (illustrateur). Second Edition. 189 Pages. >Front cover depicts Blonde lady with open jacket sitting on top of gold pistol with dice in front of her.>> With Casino Royale, Ian Fleming introduced Commander James Bond, the archetypal secret agent OO7: debonair, ruthless and Licensed to kill. >>> At the casino in Deauville, James Bond OO7 Secret Agent's game is Baccarat, stakes that run into millions of francs. Then it's 007 versus one of Russia's most powerful and ruthless communist agents, Le Chiffre, for the organization Smersh; Includes the remarkable girl, Vesper Lynd; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 8352-27
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Vendeur : Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, CA, Etats-Unis
Mass Market Paperback. Etat : Near Fine. First British Paperback Edition. The first British mass market paperback edition from Triad Panther, a reprint from 1978, in Near Fine condition: extremely bright & clean & crisp--feels never opened! Pages moderately tanned to edges, but completely supple & unmarked save for former owner's name & number in neat pen to first page. Very slight toning to exterior; nicely protected in new mylar collector bag FREE! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. N° de réf. du vendeur 027456
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Vendeur : Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. N° de réf. du vendeur 4465406
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Vendeur : Crappy Old Books, Barry, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. Before there were exploding watches, invisible cars, satellite lasers and villains with sufficiently ambitious property portfolios to threaten civilisation before breakfast, there was simply James Bond sitting at a casino table, quietly trying to bankrupt a Soviet agent with a deck of cards. Casino Royale is where it all began?the novel that introduced the world?s most famous secret agent before decades of cinematic spectacle transformed him into a cultural institution. Originally published in 1953, this 1986 Triad Grafton edition returns readers to Ian Fleming?s first and, many would argue, finest Bond adventure. Here we meet 007 in his original literary form: sharp, ruthless, intelligent and considerably more human than many of his later screen incarnations. Sent to the French resort of Royale-les-Eaux, Bond?s mission is deceptively simple. Defeat the dangerous Soviet operative Le Chiffre at the baccarat table, bankrupt him, and leave Britain?s enemies considerably worse off than when the evening began. Naturally, matters refuse to remain quite so straightforward. What follows is not merely a spy story but a remarkably tense psychological thriller. Fleming understood that suspense is often generated not by explosions but by silence. A card turned at the wrong moment, an unreadable expression across the table or the smallest lapse in concentration can become every bit as dramatic as a high-speed car chase. The result is a novel that still crackles with tension despite having remarkably few gadgets capable of launching missiles from the glove compartment. There is a delicious irony in revisiting Bond?s first outing. Modern audiences often expect him to save the world while demolishing half of Europe in the process. Here, however, the fate of nations hinges upon a card game played in immaculate evening dress. It is wonderfully understated by comparison, proving that international espionage can be just as thrilling when everyone remains seated and behaves impeccably. Well. almost everyone. Fleming also introduces many of the themes that would come to define the series: loyalty, betrayal, duty, danger and the uneasy relationship between personal emotion and professional obligation. Bond emerges not as an invincible superhero but as a complex, occasionally vulnerable individual whose victories rarely come without cost. It is this quieter, more nuanced portrayal that continues to attract readers long after the roulette wheel has stopped spinning. This copy is in Good condition, making it an excellent opportunity to revisit?or discover?the novel that launched one of the twentieth century?s most enduring fictional characters. It remains clean, solid and thoroughly readable, ready for another mission in the hands of a new owner. Whether you?re a lifelong Bond enthusiast, a collector of Fleming?s original novels or simply curious to meet 007 before Hollywood added helicopters, laser beams and the occasional space station, Casino Royale remains essential reading. It reminds us that the most dangerous weapon in espionage is not always hidden inside a briefcase. Sometimes it?s simply the ability to keep a perfectly straight face while holding four aces. Sold, as always, by Crappy Old Books?because the first edition of an adventure isn?t always the rarest copy, but it is very often the one with the best story to tell. N° de réf. du vendeur 6853
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0586045236I3N00
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Vendeur : Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Issue of this Edition. A firm straight unmrked book, appears unread. N° de réf. du vendeur 039168
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Vendeur : William L. Horsnell, Aylesford, NS, Canada
Paperback. Etat : Very Good +. Later Printings. All copies have uncreased spines and very light edge rubbings.No store stamps. Series includes:(1)- Casino Royale,(2)- Live and Let Die,(3)- Moonraker,(4)- Diamonds are Forever,(5)- From Russia With Love,(6)- Dr. No,(7)- Goldfinger, (8)-For Your Eyes Only, (9)-Thunderball,(10)-The Spy Who Loved Me,(11)-You only Live Twice,(12)- On Her Majesty's Secret Service(O.H.M.S.S.),(13)- The Man With The Golden Gun,(14)- Octopussy, All volumes are Girls On Guns except 8-For Your Eyes Only.&(10)-The Spy Who Loved Me. N° de réf. du vendeur 006376
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