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Icebreaker.
by Gardner, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape, 1983. First edition of the third novel by John Gardner featuring Ian Fleming's secret agent, James Bond. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by John Gardner on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed. Mel Watkins writing in The New York Times Book Review praised Gardner for adding "a touch of the plot subtlety of less insistently action-oriented thrillers." He also applauded Gardner's updating of Bond. "Although Mr. Gardner's Bond is less raffishly macho and arrogant than previously depicted," observed Watkins, "the spirit of the 007 series remains intact, and few Fleming admirers are likely to object. There is, in fact, something appealing about a James Bond who can react to women with some sympathy and confusion at a crucial moment.
Synopsis
John Gardner is the author of Confessor , the epic Secret Generations trilogy and the following James Bond thrillers: Cold Fall; Never Send Flowers; Death is Forever; The Man from Barbarossa; Brokenclaw; Win, Lose or Die; Scorpius; No Deals, Mr. Bond; Nobody Lives Forever; Role of Honor; Icebreaker; For Special Services; License Renewed; and Seafire . He lives in Virginia.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28009
- Title
- Icebreaker.
- Author
- Gardner, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1983
- Keywords
- Icebreaker First Edition Signed Bond
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- Octavo
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