Former British intelligence officer (1908–1964) whose novels featuring suave spy James Bond have attained unprecedented and seemingly indestructible popularity in more than twenty film adaptations over the course of four decades. Signed book: Thrilling Cities. First edition. London: Jonathan Cape, 1963. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9, 223 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the title page, “To Oliver from Ian Fleming.” In fine condition, with some trivial page toning and sunning to the spine. R&R COA.
