I agree with 002, I don't mind a little light creasing on some of the books, especially the older ones but in general I like my paperbacks to be neat and tidy looking. That doesn't mean to say that I leave them unread, but I try and be careful to preserve the spines as well as possible. Some books seem to crease more easily than others. Fortunately most of my early Pan paperbacks are in nice condition, although one or two have slanted spines which is unfortunate.
My favourite is the FRWL cover by Richard Chopping, S&W and rose.
As well as 002, I also hate people bending books back, rather than using a book mark, I also hate second hand/charity shops that just dump books into a wire bin.
The "Vintage 007" series of book covers are rather appealing in their simplicity. I particularly love the Moonraker one.
They're my favourite as well.
Very pleased to say that I now have the whole set of these. The first time I've had every title in any of the sets, to be honest. And they're even better in person!
The vintage reprints, was the first time I had a complete set of the books.
As before I had two or three from one print, mixed with a few other versions.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
The vintage reprints, was the first time I had a complete set of the books.
As before I had two or three from one print, mixed with a few other versions.
Yes, my mix-and-match sets have been kept aside as loaners for borrowers (and likely book abusers). My Vintage007 set is not to be handled by anyone but me.
) in fact mine are still in their presentation case, I've been collecting them
On kindle, and keep them one or two at a time on my phone, to read anywhere
and anytime !
I'm doing the same with the continuing novels, so when I've been dragged out
Shopping X-( , I can find a seat and read a chapter or two.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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) in fact mine are still in their presentation case, I've been collecting them
On kindle, and keep them one or two at a time on my phone, to read anywhere
and anytime !
I'm doing the same with the continuing novels, so when I've been dragged out
Shopping X-( , I can find a seat and read a chapter or two.
Bond on the go. I like it. -{
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
The books are lovely, but with my hectic life style. Parachute jumping, surfing,
Formula one racing, fencing, karate, speedboat racing and not to mention the hours
Of love making.
I find it easier to either have them on a phone/tablet, or even have them as audio
Books on the same device. as I find you have to set time aside for a book, whereas
With the others you can do other things. I love listening to a Bond, while walking the dog
Or on a long drive.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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I have to admit that I treat Hardback books with respect, But paperbacks, I do turn down the corners, even
bend them to fit into a pocket at times. But how else can I get them out of the libary, unseen ! )
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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I've got a few of the gardners First editions ( don't think they're worth anything) but they too don't get read
it's the paperbacks or the kindle version.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Silhouette ManThe last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,688MI6 Agent
I've got a few of the gardners First editions ( don't think they're worth anything) but they too don't get read
it's the paperbacks or the kindle version.
A UK first edition of Cold is worth a mint these days due to low publication figures.
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
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As well as 002, I also hate people bending books back, rather than using a book mark, I also hate second hand/charity shops that just dump books into a wire bin.
They're my favourite as well.
http://www.thebookbond.com/2011/10/ian-fleming-still-life-series.html
Very pleased to say that I now have the whole set of these. The first time I've had every title in any of the sets, to be honest. And they're even better in person!
As before I had two or three from one print, mixed with a few other versions.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_15?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=james%20bond%20vintage%20classics%20box%20set&sprefix=james+bond+vint%2Cstripbooks%2C208
I got mine from the Book People from a recommendation from a AJB member only £15.
Yes, my mix-and-match sets have been kept aside as loaners for borrowers (and likely book abusers). My Vintage007 set is not to be handled by anyone but me.
On kindle, and keep them one or two at a time on my phone, to read anywhere
and anytime !
I'm doing the same with the continuing novels, so when I've been dragged out
Shopping X-( , I can find a seat and read a chapter or two.
Bond on the go. I like it.
Formula one racing, fencing, karate, speedboat racing and not to mention the hours
Of love making.
I find it easier to either have them on a phone/tablet, or even have them as audio
Books on the same device.
With the others you can do other things. I love listening to a Bond, while walking the dog
Or on a long drive.
Me too, when it comes to books. Keep it traditional.
It irritates me when People bend the Pages right back so it damages the Spine X-(
Here are some really good Artworks for the German Re-prints of the first five Gardner's
http://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/literature_german_john_gardner_covers?t=&s=&id=03864
you become the character.
I have to admit that I treat Hardback books with respect, But paperbacks, I do turn down the corners, even
bend them to fit into a pocket at times. But how else can I get them out of the libary, unseen !
Me too - the pages then inevitably start to fall out! Grrrrrr! X-(
I have a few too - SP, BC, TMFB, NSF, SF and Cold Fall. Some of them are American Firsts.
it's the paperbacks or the kindle version.
A UK first edition of Cold is worth a mint these days due to low publication figures.
COLD Hardback is rather expensive, I agree