Modesty lived her life on her own terms, rose above her. Initially, the idea was to promote the movie, and odonnell simply adapted the screenplay hed written. Peter odonnell, who died on may 3 aged 90, was the creator of modesty blaise, the female adventurer whose exploits were chronicled in the london evening standards celebrated cartoon strip for. Doubleday company launched the first five books 19651971.
Modesty blaise proves once and for all that the female of the species is deadlier than the male. Modesty blaise, introducing englands fabulous, feminine answer to james bond mystery by peter odonnell dust jacket missing. Cover of the first modesty blaise american edition by doubleday, a rendition of which was featured. Modesty blaise is an actionadventurespy fiction novel by peter odonnell first published in 1965, featuring the character modesty blaise which odonnell had created.
Peter odonnell modesty blaise, wealthy and retired at 26 from a life of lucrative robberies, takes on a deadly job for british intelligence. Modesty blaise book club edition by peter odonnell. Doubleday hardcover, 1965 the 1960s were rife with superduperglamorous spies, werent they. Add to cart facsimile dust jacket only book not included see all items in mystery. Tarantino has stated his interest in directing a modesty blaise film on several occasions. Modesty blaise and peter odonnell and the last great. A near fine copy in priceclipped dustwrapper showing light use. It was published in 1965, and the inspiration was probably a female james bond. In 1965, odonnell novelized his screenplay for a motion picture version the final release of which in 1966 used virtually nothing of odonnells original material, which was published as modesty blaise. The first five blaise novels modesty blaise in 1965, sabretooth in 1966, i. The american first edition by doubleday was featured prominently in the quentin tarantino film pulp fiction the hit man played by john travolta is twice. The first novel, from 1965, is really a novelisation of the modesty blaise film that came out in 1966 above, the first of three adaptations over the years.
Buy modesty blaise souvenir 1965 1st edition by odonnell, peter from amazons fiction books store. This comic strip follows the life of modesty blaise, whos a remarkable young woman whos very talented but has a criminal history. Modesty blaise book cover illustration, book cover. During the following decades, odonnell wrote a total of eleven modesty blaise novels and two collections of short stories. The story was published as a novel in 1965 before the first movie appeared in 1966. Modesty blaise is a wealthy, very curvaceous young woman of a mysterious background who, although at times a criminal, also works sometimes for the british secret service under instructions from sir gerald tarrant. Click download or read online button to get modesty blaise book now.
Modesty also has a willie garvin, who himself has a shady past. Although the 1966 film version of modesty blaise was not a critical success, the book proved popular with fans of both the comic strip and readers of spy fiction blaise was promoted on the cover of the first american edition by doubleday as the feminine answer to james bond, and odonnell followed up with 10 more novels and two short story collections over the next 30 years. The first five blaise novels modesty blaise in 1965. She is modesty blaise, and next month, her creator, peter odonnell, will succeed where. The complete modesty blaise dossier introduction sympatico. Odonnell continued to write both the strips, with several illustrators, and a string of novels and short stories. This is from 1965, and is the first of the modesty blaise text novels. The impossible virgin modesty blaise series 9780285636149 by odonnell, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The brainchild of peter odonnell, a popular british mystery writer, modesty blaise is considered to have been. Gender, race and sexuality in peter odonnells modesty blaise. These books are exceptionally well written and the comic series takes it one step ahead with some great illustrations as blaise and her male sidekick willie garvin take on international crime, spies, and assorted villains. These books are exceptionally well written and the comic series takes it one step ahead with some great illustrations as blaise. It was adapted into films in 1966, 1982, and 2003, and from 1965 onwards eleven novels and two.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Modesty blaise novel wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Doubleday hardcover, 1965 the 1960s were rife with. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The modesty blaise novels began with the losey movie. The titan books are especially appealing because each one contains an introduction by odonnell, covering the history of modesty blaise in all her incarnations, his own writing career, and the inspiration for many of the individual stories. Modesty blaise is a newspaper strip character created by british writer peter. This first modesty blaise novel by peter odonnell ably sets the stage for one of my favorite novel and comic strip series, in which modesty blaise and her righthand man and other half willie garvin, retired wealthy from a life of crime, find relief from the ennui that they are unexpectedly feeling by performing a task for sir gerald tarrant, head of britains version of our secret service.
But the final screenplay was rewritten several times, leaving only one line from odonnells script. Below is a list of peter odonnells modesty blaise books in order of. Sabretooth modesty blaise is an actionadventurespy fiction novel by peter odonnell first published in 1965, featuring the character modesty blaise which odonnell had created for a comic strip in 1963. Modesty blaise novel wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Modesty blaise download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Around the world with modesty blaise, englands fabulous, feminine. Published august 11th 2005 by souvenir press first published 1965. His final published work was cobra trap, a short story collection published in 1996. Anyone who says there arent enough books with female protagonists is probably unaware of the modesty blaise series. The strip follows modesty blaise, an exceptional young woman with many talents and a criminal past, and her trusty sidekick willie garvin. Modesty is supposed to be a kickarse mercenary but this was written by a man for men in 1965 and there is a tendency to dwell on feminine softness, attractiveness and vulnerability, with a bit of sobbing thrown in much like a dick francis heroine.
Modesty blaise, introducing englands fabulous, feminine. The series of books all written by odonnell ran concurrently with the comic strip. Modesty blaise is a british comic strip featuring a fictional character of the same name, created by author peter odonnell and illustrator jim holdaway in 1963. Burke has a copy of cobra trap but the final story in the book is still unread. Below is a list of peter odonnell s books in order of when they were originally released. With her trusted righthand man, willie garvin, and the underworld. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Sep 30, 2014 modesty blaise original 1st edition book cover, 1965.
Modesty blaise novel project gutenberg selfpublishing. Though the comics continued over several decades, a related book series was just as important in keeping the characters alive. Modesty blaise started off as a 1960s strip cartoon, though was later developed into novels and three films. In her first adventure for british intelligence modesty blaise with her loyal lieutenant, willie garvin, must foil a multimillion pound diamond heist. James bond was one of the earliest and also the bestknown. Modesty blaise peter odonnell facsimile dust jackets, llc.
Modesty blaise by peter odonnell 1st edition 1965 from. They travel from london to the south of france, across the mediterranean to cairo before battling. Other publishers have printed a selection of odonnells modesty blaise novels. Modesty blaise is the title of an actionadventurespy fiction novel by peter odonnell which was first published in 1965, featuring the character modesty blaise which odonnell had created for a comic strip in 1963 this was the first novel to feature the character of modesty blaise and her righthandman, willie garvin, and the series of books all written by odonnell ran concurrently. Modesty blaise is an actionadventurespy fiction novel by peter odonnell first published in 1965, featuring the character modesty blaise which odonnell had created for a comic strip in 1963. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This book was a huge success and odonnell would publish a dozen. Ian fleming published casino royale in 1953, and the movie series started in 1962 with dr. It shows in the details about weapons, and what shes wearing in any given scene. Around the world with modesty blaise, englands fabulous.
This was the first novel to feature the character of modesty blaise and her righthandman, willie garvin. Modesty blaise is a british comic strip featuring a fictional character of the same. Peter odonnell became a published novelist in 1965 with the novel modesty blaise in 1965. Publication date 1965 topics blaise, modesty fictitious character, intelligence service, women spies publisher garden city, n. The modesty blaise book covers website is obviously indispensable for a post like. Modesty blaise is an actionadventurespy fiction novel by peter odonnell first published in 1965, featuring the character modesty blaise which odonnell had created for a comic strip in 1963 history. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Peter odonnell modesty blaise 1st1st uk 1965 hb w dw. Blaise, modesty blaise book cover illustration, book. With the book comes a fabulous cd rom containing the modesty blaise companion companion with comprehensive information for each strip story including artist, strip numbering, frame analysis. The modesty blaise character was created in 1963 and appeared in her first novel in 1965, appropriately titled modesty blaise. Modesty blaise by peter odonnell, 1965, doubleday edition, hardcover in english book club edition.
It was adapted into films in 1966, 1982, and 2003, and from 1965. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Modesty blaise original 1st edition book cover, 1965. Souvenir press, was based on a story for an unsuccessful action spoof directed by. Blaise is not allowed to be so kickarse that she cant be swept up and rescued by a man. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
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