Spywrite's Jeff Quest talks with one of the foremost collectors of John le Carré novels, Steven Ritterman, whose collection of pristine le Carré editions numbers over 300 items. We learn about the Haycroft-Queen list, rare signed editions, and Steve’s undercover mission to meet le Carré himself. All that plus talk on champagne toasts with Otto Penzler, meeting Eric Ambler, literal juggling … [Read more...] about Spy Book Collectors – John le Carré with Steven Ritterman and Jeff Quest (155)
Collecting Spy Books
Collecting Spy Books, with Jeff Quest, Matthew Bradford, and Tim Shipman (143)
Today's episode of Spybrary is all about collecting spy books.We talk James Bond book trivia and see some of Tim’s amazing Fleming novels. There are some beautiful association copies of Adam Hall books, Matthew shares details on how to collect an elusive Clancy first edition and a signed copy of one of Jimmy Sangster’s spy novels with a great back story. All that plus tips and tricks from three … [Read more...] about Collecting Spy Books, with Jeff Quest, Matthew Bradford, and Tim Shipman (143)
14: Jeff reveals his tips on collecting Spy Books
Collecting Spy Books - Jeff's secrets declassified! In this episode of the Spybrary Podcast, Jeff Quest from Spywrite returns to the show to reveal his top tips for collecting Spy Books. Jeff has over 300 signed, first edition and/or collectable spy books in his collection. For our money he is one of the most knowledgeable spy fans out there when it comes to collecting spy books. Jeff is not a … [Read more...] about 14: Jeff reveals his tips on collecting Spy Books