Beautiful ” Dr. No ” book covers!

Dr. No is is the sixth novel in Ian Fleming‘s James Bond series and the first Bond film ever (1962), starring the gorgeous Sean Connery as the agent. With all the hype surrouding Skyfall, I thought it would be pertinent for us to look back at the first film and most importantly its source: the book and its numerous beautiful editions.
Here you will find my favorite book covers of “Dr. No”, the wonderful cover illustrations and all the info I can find about the edition !
Enjoy !!

First edition cover: Published by Jonathan Cape in 1958. Cover designed by Pat Mariott.

UK Edition: Pan G335 (1960). 1st paperback edition. Cover by ‘Peff’ (Sam Peffer).

Penguin Books special 100th Centenary cover. This design appeared too in a homage poster without the Penguin logo. Designed by Michael Gillette.

Pan Books. Designed by Raymond Hawkey (1963).

“Dr No”, Ian Fleming, The Macmillan Company New York, Library edition, published in 1958. (Unknown designer)

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Hanin aka Kinofrau: 27 and counting, Ph.D in Film Theory & Art History in progress, from the Middle-(B)east, a specter that haunts Europe, equal-opportunity offender.

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