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$35.00The Story
6W Ian Fleming. First Book Club Edition. 1962
Notes
The Spy Who Loved Me is a 1962 James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, notable for being one of the most unique entries in the Bond series. Unlike the other books, this story is told entirely from the perspective of a young Canadian woman named Vivienne Michel, rather than from Bond’s point of view. After a difficult past, Vivienne takes a job watching over a remote motel in upstate New York, only to find herself in danger when two violent gangsters arrive. James Bond enters the story halfway through, rescuing her and defeating the thugs in classic Bond fashion.
The novel stands out for its focus on a female protagonist and its more personal, introspective tone, exploring themes of trauma, independence, and vulnerability. Though Fleming intended it as an experiment to humanize Bond through a woman’s eyes, the book was controversial upon release, with some critics and readers uncomfortable with its departure from the usual formula. The 1977 film The Spy Who Loved Me, despite sharing the title, bears no relation to the plot of the novel and instead features an original story with Bond facing off against a megalomaniac threatening the world with nuclear war.
Description
Blue canvas binding with original jacket. Rubbing to extremities and chipping to edges of wrapper. Good condition.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
6W Ian Fleming. First Book Club Edition. 1962
Notes
The Spy Who Loved Me is a 1962 James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, notable for being one of the most unique entries in the Bond series. Unlike the other books, this story is told entirely from the perspective of a young Canadian woman named Vivienne Michel, rather than from Bond’s point of view. After a difficult past, Vivienne takes a job watching over a remote motel in upstate New York, only to find herself in danger when two violent gangsters arrive. James Bond enters the story halfway through, rescuing her and defeating the thugs in classic Bond fashion.
The novel stands out for its focus on a female protagonist and its more personal, introspective tone, exploring themes of trauma, independence, and vulnerability. Though Fleming intended it as an experiment to humanize Bond through a woman’s eyes, the book was controversial upon release, with some critics and readers uncomfortable with its departure from the usual formula. The 1977 film The Spy Who Loved Me, despite sharing the title, bears no relation to the plot of the novel and instead features an original story with Bond facing off against a megalomaniac threatening the world with nuclear war.
Description
Blue canvas binding with original jacket. Rubbing to extremities and chipping to edges of wrapper. Good condition.
