Collecting 007: John Gardner's James Bond In Large Print (1)
For collectors who specialize in the literary James Bond, there is a seemingly endless supply of different editions and printings available to search for. One such format is the Large Print editions. Meant to accommodate those who have poor vision, the typical large print edition of a book will have size 16 font or higher.
Numerous James Bond novels have been published in the Large Print format, including the Ian Fleming, John Gardner, Raymond Benson and Charlie Higson adventures. These editions of the novels are almost always printed in relatively limited quantities with the majority of them being stocked exclusively in libraries. Additionally, they often feature brand new jacket cover artwork that is not featured on any other printing of the book.
As a result of this, the Large Print editions of the Bond novels can be a bit more tricky to obtain for dedicated collectors.
Following up our Raymond Benson collecting guide, CommanderBond.net now continues with the James Bond novels written by author John Gardner from 1981 to 1996. Included are publication details, the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) identifiers, cover artwork and other related notes.
NOTE: Ordering links are provided for Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com, but do note that the overwhelming majority of these Large Print editions are out of print. However, one can often obtain a used copy via the Amazon Marketplace or at alternate used sites, such as eBay or AbeBooks.
All of the James Bond novels and novelizations written by John Gardner have been released in the Large Print format with the exception of 1989’s Licence To Kill.
Collecting 007
John Gardner’s James Bond In Large Print
PART 1
John Gardner’s James Bond In Large Print
PART 1

John Gardner
Licence Renewed
Number of Large Print editions: 4
1 – UK Chivers Press/New Portway Hardback
Publication Date: September 1982
ISBN: 0-85119-183-5
Dustjacket: Yes
Special Notes: N/A

Licence Renewed (UK)
Licence Renewed
Number of Large Print editions: 4
2 – UK ISIS/Compass Press Hardback
Publication Date: November 1997
ISBN: 0-7531-5803-5
Dustjacket: No
Special Notes: Simultaneously published in Australia by Australian Large Print Audio and Video Pty Ltd. (ALPAV).

Licence Renewed (UK)
Licence Renewed
Number of Large Print editions: 4
3 – UK ISIS/Compass Press Paperback
Publication Date: February 2000
ISBN: 0-7531-6217-2
Dustjacket: No
Special Notes: Simultaneously published in Australia by Australian Large Print Audio and Video Pty Ltd. (ALPAV).

Licence Renewed (US)
Licence Renewed
Number of Large Print editions: 4
4 – US G.K. Hall Hardback
Publication Date: January 1982
ISBN: 0-8161-3326-3
Dustjacket: Yes
Special Notes: N/A

For Special Services (UK)
For Special Services
Number of Large Print editions: 2
1 – UK Chivers Press/New Portway Hardback
Publication Date: May 1983
ISBN: 0-85119-217-3
Dustjacket: Yes
Special Notes: N/A

For Special Services (US)
For Special Services
Number of Large Print editions: 2
2 – US G.K. Hall Hardback
Publication Date: January 1983
ISBN: 0-8161-3477-4
Dustjacket: Yes
Special Notes: N/A

Icebreaker (UK)
Icebreaker
Number of Large Print editions: 2
1 – UK ISIS Large Print Books Hardback
Publication Date: October 1987
ISBN: 1-8508-9204-0
Dustjacket: No
Special Notes: The Large Print edition of Icebreaker was simultaneously published in the UK and US with the same cover artwork by ISIS and Landmark Books, respectively.

Icebreaker (US)
Icebreaker
Number of Large Print editions: 2
2 – US Landmark Books Hardback
Publication Date: November 1987
ISBN: 1-55736-064-2
Dustjacket: No
Special Notes: The Large Print edition of Icebreaker was simultaneously published in the UK and US with the same cover artwork by ISIS and Landmark Books, respectively.

Role of Honor (US)
Role of Honour
Number of Large Print editions: 1
1 – US G.K. Hall Hardback
Publication Date: May 1985
ISBN: 0-8161-3850-8
Dustjacket: Yes
Special Notes: As this was a US-only release, this particular edition uses the Role of Honor title spelling.
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