A decently preserved and presentable mass-market paperback collectible.

The first book featuring 007, James Bond.

'First printing, February 1960' statement to the copyright page, S1762 code and. paperback edition, first printing mass-market paperback. (New York): A Signet Book Published by The New American Library, (1960). With its 2021 release, Craig will hold the record for longest continuous actor to represent Bond.Soft cover. Timothy Dalton appeared twice as Bond to close out the ’80s with The Living Daylights and License to Kill.Īfter six years, the longest period between switching lead actors, Pierce Brosnan debuted with 1995’s GoldenEye, and exited with 2002’s Die Another Day.Ģ006 saw the introduction of Daniel Craig as the latest Bond in town with Casino Royale, and he will be retiring with the long-delayed No Time to Die. Roger Moore took on the mantle from 1973’s Live and Let Die to 1985’s A View to a Kill, with Connery returning one last time in the non-Eon Never Say Never Again in 1983. Before hitting Connery’s departure from the 007 role in 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever, you’ll encounter George Lazenby’s solo entry (1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service) and 1967’s comedy spoof Casino Royale, which was made outside of Eon Productions, the company founded to steer Bond from the book to the big screen. If you’re looking to watch all the James Bond movies in order, you’ll hit the good stuff right away: All the Sean Connery movies in his first run are classics of the franchise. (Photo by United Artists, Sony Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection) James Bond Movies In Order: How To Watch All 27 007 Movies

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