9780330102339 - live and let die von fleming, ian (8 Ergebnisse)
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Signet Book/The New American Lib, 1964
- Softcover
Anbieter: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, USAHPB-Emerald
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EUR 6,17
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mass_market. Zustand: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Bantam Books, 1973
- Softcover
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USAThriftBooks-Atlanta
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EUR 13,18
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Macmillan, 1969
- Softcover
Anbieter: Sell Books, Elland, YORKS, Vereinigtes KönigreichSell Books
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EUR 12,20
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paperback. Zustand: Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so…please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Pan Books, 1973
- Softcover
Anbieter: Crappy Old Books, Barry, Vereinigtes KönigreichCrappy Old Books
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EUR 9,87
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. If Casino Royale introduced James Bond to the world with a quiet game of baccarat and a sharp dinner jacket, Live and Let Die wastes very little time proving that Ian Fleming had no intention of allowing his hero a peaceful career. This time the stakes are larger, the villains stranger, the locations mo…re exotic and the body count rather less conducive to a relaxing holiday brochure. Originally published in 1954, this 1973 Pan Books edition presents Fleming?s second Bond novel, sending 007 across New York, Florida and the Caribbean on the trail of the formidable Mr Big?a ruthless criminal whose operations stretch from organised crime to Cold War intrigue. Bond?s investigation leads through jazz clubs, gangsters, hidden treasure, dangerous waterways and enough close calls to make even the most comprehensive travel insurance policy quietly reconsider its terms and conditions. One of the pleasures of returning to Fleming?s original novels is discovering just how different they are from the films they inspired. Literary Bond is a more grounded and thoughtful figure than his cinematic counterpart, relying less on improbable gadgets and more on observation, nerve and an impressive willingness to remain calm while almost everyone around him appears intent on shortening his life expectancy. The action is no less exciting for being more believable; indeed, it often feels considerably more suspenseful. There is a wonderful irony in Bond?s profession. Secret agents are, by definition, supposed to remain inconspicuous. James Bond, meanwhile, has somehow become one of the most recognisable fictional characters ever created. Even in these early novels, Fleming displays an uncanny ability to make espionage seem simultaneously glamorous and profoundly hazardous. One moment Bond is dining elegantly, the next he is wondering whether the local wildlife has been recruited by the opposition. Fleming also possessed a remarkable gift for atmosphere. Whether describing the humid streets of Harlem, the dazzling sunshine of Florida or the mysterious waterways of Jamaica, he creates settings so vivid that they become characters in their own right. They are places where danger seems to lurk just beyond the next doorway, yet somehow remain irresistibly attractive all the same. It is a literary balancing act that few thriller writers have managed to equal. Naturally, modern readers may notice aspects of the novel that reflect the attitudes and conventions of the era in which it was written. Like many works of mid-twentieth-century popular fiction, it serves not only as an adventure story but also as a snapshot of its time. Read in that context, it offers both an engaging thriller and an interesting glimpse into the world that shaped one of literature?s most enduring spies. This copy is in Good condition, remaining clean, solid and perfectly suited for another mission. It is an excellent addition for Fleming collectors, Bond enthusiasts or anyone curious to experience the original adventures before decades of cinematic reinvention added exploding pens, invisible cars and enough product placement to furnish a small department store. Whether you are working your way through the complete Bond canon or simply fancy spending a few evenings in the company of Britain?s most famous fictional intelligence officer, Live and Let Die remains an exhilarating reminder of why Ian Fleming?s novels continue to captivate readers more than seventy years after they first appeared. Sold, as always, by Crappy Old Books?because before Bond became a blockbuster, he was simply a very well-dressed man having an extraordinarily bad week.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Pan Books, London, 1973
- Softcover
Anbieter: Philip Emery, Bridlington, Vereinigtes KönigreichPhilip Emery
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EUR 13,85
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Reprint. 23rd Pan printing, 248 pages, cover art by Robert McGinnis, spine lettering faded, page edges tanned, film tie-in (Roger Moore).
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Macmillan, 1969
- Softcover
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes KönigreichWeBuyBooks
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EUR 42,63
EUR 5,66 VersandVersand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USAAnzahl: 2 verfügbar
paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.
Verlag: Pan, 1973
- Softcover
Anbieter: Aucott & Thomas, Ibstock, Vereinigtes KönigreichAucott & Thomas
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EUR 14,44
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Softcover. Zustand: Poor. No Dust Jacket. Reprint; Twenty-Third Printing. Tatty, tightly bound paperback, card covers creased and worn, no inscriptions. 248 pages.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Macmillan, 1969
- Softcover
Anbieter: Sell Books, Elland, YORKS, Vereinigtes KönigreichSell Books
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EUR 44,69
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paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Most of our very good books have only minor imperfections such as shelf wear consistent with a new book that's sat on a bookshop shelf for a year or two. Occasionally we may miss other minor imperfections as we have to grade books at speed. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mi…ll. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.
