Carte Blanche In The House - British First Edition
Donald Grant
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This came in today and I can't wait to read it. Another one for my rather large Bond book and magazine collection. Will also add the American first as well as one of the limited firsts.
DG
DG
So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
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I like the limited edition that comes in the slipcase....I'd buy that one.
I still have to order my US 1st Edition....
Sir Miles, no it's just the "plain vanilla" edition. Depending on how good it is will determine which limited edition I will get. Just started it this evening. Up to chapter 7 and so far 5.11 tactical pants have been mentioned twice. Bond likes them apparently and I concur. They are good pant and good for certain occasions like door kicking, but in others they scream "police" or "buff" as in "cop buff".
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
Anxiously awaiting its US publication and arrival to my door.
Try TAD Gear Force 10 or spartan pants DG, much better than 5.11, shame Deaver didn't do his homework 8-)
I guess, that he fell into Deaton's trap of constantly putting his "literaric Bond watch discovery" for granted and wanted to refer to this in his novel.
He should refer to the right people and not people, who claim themselfs experts... 8-)
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Yes there was a thread about this over at the WUS MKII forum. I responded to it on page 2 for those of you who care to look. I thought it odd that someone who shows apparent disdain for homage watches would even be on that forum. But hey nothing surprises me anymore. We've seen theft, lies and out and out fabrication. To what end I ask? Ego stroke? It's beyond me I'm afraid and at this point oh so boring. Oh so 2006.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f325/james-bonds-new-watch-548037.html
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
From here:
http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/29632/the-madagascar-shirt-the-deal/page/46/
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/36798/jeffery-deaver-in-houston/
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Bond is now carrying a Walther PPS as we know, but more importantly it's a .40 cal and not a 9mm. Thank god! Bond is finally being brought up to date with a solid round that was at one point called a 10mm short. Bond also does "press checks" of his weapon to insure a round is in the chamber. Cool little details that ring true. There are also changes of Bond's watch to match his cover. At one point Bond uses a drug dealer's watch. Interestingly enough, Bond's Rolex is an "Oyster Perpetual" matching Fleming's descritption, not the Explorer that Fleming wore. The Oyster Perpetual was also around during Fleming's time. Just saying! Still think it's a desk jockey's watch, but it has not detracted from the book thus far. Quite the contrary, it's been very enjoyable.
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
You're damn skippy!
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
DG
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.