Casino Royale Ian Fleming's first James Bond book printed by Jonathan Cape 1953. This faithful reproduction dust jacket is for the first edition (and very early printings by Jonathan Cape in London, England) by John Anthony Miller at his graphic studio in Ventura, California. No book is included. Artist Statement: This original dust jacket issued with the book was digitally scanned and restored by myself Your jacket will be trimmed and folded on the actual book (unless requested to be sent flat}, enclosed in a Mylar jacket protector. It has been printed with archival inks on acid-free 120GSM paper. The inks I use for these reproduction dust jackets will not fade over time and will last for well over one hundred years. Each of these jackets are printed by myself, one at a time. Sometimes there is a backlog of orders that may force a slight delay. I am geared for quality and not quantity as an artist. The materials I use are fairly expensive and the process of construction and printing are time-consuming as well. I indicate on the jacket that it is not an original dust jacket, but a reproduction jacket, usually on the rear jacket folding panel. If you wish for me to sign your jacket on the verso edge in pencil, I will do this as some purchasers have requested this. Here are a few comments about my work pertaining to reproduction dust jackets: "John's unique artistry was evident as soon as I saw The Great Gatsby dust jacket. Having seen scores of facsimile jackets, John's work is in a completely different league. The rich tonal quality of the colors is breathtaking and the weight of the paper is carefully considered. He satisfied the needs of the most demanding client, even during a personally trying time. I look forward to doing continued business with him in the future and give him my highest recommendation." Ryan Dohm, Profiles in History ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few more highlight comments about the quality artwork John Anthony Miller His art is in "collections" of The Smithsonian Institution, Chicago Art Science Industry, The Carnegie Art Museum, Chicago Art Institute, Clarke Humanities Museum at Scripps College, President Obama, The Ambassador to The People's Republic of China,etc. and other notable people. COLLEEN MOORE: "You are a such a magnificent artist!" - Colleen Moore, silent screen and motion picture star, 1982. MAURICE SENDAK: "Thank you for the lovely etchings!" - Maurice Sendak, Children's book illustrator, 1981 SIFU MANUEL RODRIGUEZ: "John Anthony Miller is a gifted artist." - Master M. Rodriguez, Red Dragon Classical Guitar and Kung Fu Academy and Olympic Trainer of Martial Artists. 2010 FREDERICK GRUE: "John Anthony Miller is a true professional." - Frederick Grüe 1979, World's Premiere Still Life Painter. John Anthony Miller was a student of Grüe. JOHNNY CASH: "I like your work very much." -Johnny Cash , 1978, Legendary Country Singer Musician. WILLIAM F. NOLAN: "The unique art of John Anthony Miller is a joy to behold. His wondrous talent shines, diamond-bright, from each work...a talent to cherish." -William F. Nolan 2009, co-author of "Logan's Run" RAY BRADBURY: "(edited)...how wonderful and what a genius you are. You have an incredible talent, John, and I hope you know that...All my love, Ray." -Ray Bradbury 2010. Ray Bradbury is the author of "Fahrenheit 451", recipient of France's highest medal of artistic honor and White House Medal of Honor in The Creative Arts. Ray Bradbury loved my dust jacket work and bought well over two dozen of them in the latter years of his lifetime for his own books and those books in his library.