The James Bond Dossier

Amis, Kingsley

Published by Jonathan Cape, 1965

About this Item

1st impression copy of the 1st UK edition of "The James Bond Dossier" by Kingsley Amis, published in 1965 by Jonathan Cape. Octavo, 159 pages. With the original dust jacket, layout design by Jan Pienkowski based on the style of the trompe l'oeil artwork by Richard Chopping used for several Bond books. Not price-clipped. Minor marks and abrasions to the boards but in good condition overall. Minor chips and tears to the dust jacket. No foxing or marks to the text block and minimal toning.The binding is square and sound. Amis' critical analysis of the James Bond novels. Written at Bond-mania's zenith in the mid-1960s, this is the first tongue-in-cheek literary analysis of Ian Fleming's strengths and weaknesses as a thriller-writer. Seller Inventory # ABE-1707751524097

Bibliographic Details

Title: The James Bond Dossier

Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Publication Date: 1965

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair

Edition: 1st Edition