Signet Box Set Acquired

It's taken a while but I've finally managed to acquire a box set of Ian Fleming paperbacks published by Signet.  The US based publisher released several different Fleming box sets during its tenure in the l960's.  This set contains the first 11 James Bond adventures from "Casino Royale" to "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".

Occasionally I see single Ian Fleming Signet paperbacks available in secondhand book stores here in Australia.  But it's not very common.  Signet box sets on the other hand... never.  

These Signet box sets are frequently up for sale online in the US though.  But the prices are often excessive when paired with the postage cost to Australia.  Fortunately I found this one which was affordable.  The slipcase has some tears, creases and foxing, but it's still pretty good for its age.  The books themselves show signs of having been read, however overall they're in reasonable condition.

A great addition to my collection and I'll soon be adding images of this set to my Box Sets/Slipcases page on PizGloria.com.

Modern Classics Postcard Arrives

In 2004 Penguin Books released a second series of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels under the Modern Classics imprint.  I wasn't aware of any accompanying promotional material until a month ago, when I found and purchased this postcard online, which was released alongside the aforementioned series.

The front of the postcard features a photograph of Mr. Fleming taken by Horst Tappe in 1963.  It also includes white bands at the top and bottom matching the cover design of this Modern Classics series.  The back of the postcard displays the Penguin Books Modern Classics imprint.

I now have several items that were released to promote the publication of a new James Bond series or novel, and I hope to display them on my website soon.  If you are aware of other items I may not know of please let me know.  Thanks.