LONDON, Sept 29 — Bentley Motors and Vintage Classics are partnering for a 500-copy limited run of James Bond debut “Casino Royale,” pricing the leather-cased copies at £750 (RM3,910) apiece.
The Bentley link is in reference to James Bond’s affinity for the performance cars, and Random House furnishes the limited edition accordingly.
Its hand-bound beluga leather case comes from the same tannery as Bentley’s interiors, the metal spine is reminiscent of the marque’s tread plates, and a secret compartment hides a special set of playing cards.
The Bentley edition of “Casino Royale” is to go on sale from November 1, with orders being taken via telephone numbers available from Fleming’s official website.
Though novelist Ian Fleming created the grey 1930 Blower Bentley as Bond’s personal drive, the fictional secret agent later became known for his association with Aston Martin in nine of the films based on Fleming’s character. – AFP-Relaxnews
