Pleased to share that I will be at the
@agathafestival.bsky.social this year & honoured to be presenting on "Roger Ackroyd Day" (17-Sep). My spoiler-free illustrated talk will share new & fascinating insights into #agathachristie Ackroyd over its 100 years. Details: www.iacf-uk.org/festival-202...
I attended the ABAA #cabookfair this weekend in #sanfrancisco on the hunt for rare #agathachristie & Golden Age books. There were a few Christie's to be found incl. an unpriced 'colonial' 1st ed Lord Edgware Dies! Full review, images & findings at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/2026-ca...
Off to the 57th California Int'l Antiquarian Book Fair in #sanfrancisco this evening (goes all weekend) - hoping to see some rare #agathachristie & other Golden Age books! Report coming post-event!
'Curtain Up' by Julius Green (2015). I just finished re-reading this book filled with wonderful insights from extensive research into #agathachristie's stage plays & was again impressed by how much great content there is. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. #bookrecommendations #stageplay
Excited to see the first events for the Sept 2026 @agathafestival.bsky.social starting to go live. Looking forward to seeing both new and familiar faces at this wonderful #agathachristie event Initial details at: www.iacf-uk.org/festival-202...
'Evil Under the Sun' by #agathachristie was published in 1941 just two weeks before Germany invaded Russia giving its title a unique weight in those dark days. This is the UK 1st edition w/ its wonderful map of Smuggler's Island (Burgh Island). #firstedition #rarebooks
Nick, They aren't mysteries at all but general narrative fiction mostly dealing with relationships. If you've not read any I would recommend starting with 'Unfinished Portrait' as it is very autobiographical. Second I'd recommend is 'Absent in the Spring' and third 'Giant's Bread'. All the best.
The Hollow (Collier's, US, 1946) by #agathachristie - In the 1930s-1950s Collier's had some wonderful period illustrations that really brought the novels to life. My new articles share all the images from the 11 novels they published. To view all go to www.collectingchristie.com/post/collier...
The 1st US printing of "A Daughter's A Daughter" by #agathachristie (#5 of her 6 Westmacott novels) - a 1963 Dell pb. Uniquely, the only book she ever adapted from a play she first wrote. #vintagepaperbacks #firstedition
In the 1940s & 1950s, Collier's magazine (US) published several #agathachristie novels before they appeared as books - including 'Towards Zero', 'The Hollow', 'The Moving Finger' & others. My new article will be published soon on my website w/ all the illustrations that accompanied these stories.
I love this new cover for #agathachristie 'Third Girl' (1966), illustrated by Stephen Millership - it both invites curiosity & evokes the 60s through its architecture really well. #coverart #bookcover
Auction Alert: Next week's Forum Auctions features 12 lots of #AgathaChristie books including a lovely jacketed 'A Murder is Announced'. Full preview of the all the Christie lots incl. my comments at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/forum-a...
This surprisingly scarce 1954 'Corgi' paperback of The Murder on the Links by #AgathaChristie is the first traditional paperback of this title (excl. Bodley Head's 1932 larger 9d softback). I like the reference to #herculepoirot as 'Ace of Detectives'!
My latest article looks in depth at all the #agathachristie stories published by #Colliers (USA) from 1934-1941, w/ all the fabulous illustrations, collecting tips & values. Read & see all at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/collier...
The 1st appearance of 'Evil Under the Sun' by #agathachristie was in Colliers magazine (US, 1940) w/ great artwork. I'll be publishing a detailed article on all the #christie novels published by Colliers on my website over the next few weeks, #vintagemagazines #CrimeFiction
If you find yourself in #amsterdam a visit to 'The Book Exchange' is well worth it with ~100 vintage #AgathaChristie paperbacks, incl many 1st Fontana's & Continental editions.
Imerse yourself in my new article about 'The Murder on the Links' (1923) by #agathachristie. #Poirot & Hastings' 2nd case. Fresh insights into all the printings, from newspapers to 1st editions & reprints - w/ images, collecting tips & valuations. Link: www.collectingchristie.com/post/the-mur...
You can always start collecting now! 1960s/1970s are still affordable and then there are 1st printings in magazines that are very affordable still.
“Are you happy? If not, consult Mr. Parker Pyne.” - Parker Pyne Investigates by #agathachristie (1934 1st edition). Notable for introducing readers to Miss Lemon & Ariadne Oliver for this first time (in a book). #GoldenAge
“Two young adventurers for hire. Willing to do anything, go anywhere. Pay must be good.” - The Secret Adversary by #agathachristie (1922 US 1st edition) #rarebooks #goldenage #tommyandtuppence
Correct, along with his dog, Hermes.
The only #agathachristie story specifically set on NYE is 'The Passing of Mr. Quin' (later 'Coming of..'), Heavily adapted into a film in 1928. This is the very scarce tie-in book published in April 1929. Read the original in the s/s collection 'The Mysterious Mr. Quin'. #rarebooks #MovieTrivia
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for a fun year of all things #agathachristie & looking forward to a great 2026.
Do you have any rare and valuable #agathachristie paperbacks on your shelf? My final instalment about all the first editions of her books, including values, images and collecting tips is now online at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/agatha-...
That's an author I collect too. I have a large collection of her mystery printings - British and American.
My 1st acquisition. A very young me, back in 1984 stumbled on this 1943 Triangle reprint of #agathachristie The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. The vintage jacket and old book smell & feel sparked the flame that starting my collecting journey. Still a treasured possession. #collecting #flashback
Watch out over the holidays for what's in your champagne! This is the 1945 1st edition of "Sparkling Cyanide" by #agathachristie w/ cover art by Leslie Stead. Originally titled "Remembered Death", but changed for the UK market to be sensitive to the ongoing pain of loss post WW2. #crimefiction
My 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for #agathachristie fans, and perhaps even mystery fans in general is now online. All unsponsored, all affordable... a few ideas for the fan in your life or yourself. Link: www.collectingchristie.com/post/2025-ag...
'Hercule Poirot's Christmas' by #agathachristie - 1939 1st edition. As Christie said: a "good violent murder with lots of blood". Notable quote re #Christmas : "People who do not feel amiable are putting great pressure on themselves to appear amiable!” - #poirot
The Body in the Library (1942 1st Edition) by #agathachristie - Quote: "Oh, well, can't judge a fellow by what he does when he's drunk" - Colonel Bantry. Trivia: The creative bookshelf cover art is by Leslie Stead, who also illustrated more than 90 Biggles books. #coverart #crimefiction
