Dr No | Pan | Hawkey | X237
This artwork was used on the 15th to 20th printings
06. Dr. No
Author : Ian FlemingPublisher : Pan / Great Pan
Format : Paperback
Series : Pan Hawkey series
Edition : 15th to 20th
Year : 1964 (first published with this artwork)
Country published : UK
Artwork designer : Raymond Hawkey
General Notes
In 1963 graphic designer (and novelist) Raymond Hawkey created a fresh new look for the Bond novels. The uniform design with minimal graphics contrasted with the “painted” designs of the previous series. The consistent use of modern fonts helped the series have a uniform look as did having “JAMES BOND” in large bold text at the top of each book. Elements of this design can be found in the Pan “Model” series of the 1970s and in the Panther / Triad series of the 1980s. Millions of copies of the Bond paperbacks were printed in the “Hawkey” series and for many is the definitive paperback series, indeed for many people of a “certain age” it was their introduction to reading James Bond novels. Thunderball is the only book in the series where Hawkey is credited (Cover design by Raymond Hawkey) so it is possible Pan staff laid out some of the other designs. The majority of the books were released with Hawkey designs in 1963 but the timing of the film releases of Dr No and From Russia With Love means that the “Movie Tie In” editions were published first. This pushed the release of the Hawkey cover versions of these titles out to 1964/65 and means they are less common than the others. It is probable however that these covers were designed at the same time as the others as early / prototype editions have been found.Editions and pricing variants found with this artwork
Due to the timing of the “movie tie in” cover, the Hawkey edition of Dr No was not published until 1964. Copies are still plentiful but with only 5 print runs they are less common some of the other Hawkey editions which had 10 or more printings. The following printings with this artwork have been found in our collections. Note all printings have X237 to the spine. 12th printing 1963.- A single copy of the 12th printing has been found with 3’6 printed to the front cover. It is possible this is a prototype cover not intended for release.
- 3’6 printed to front cover. 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- Unpriced to front cover. 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- 3’6 printed to front cover. 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- 60c printed to front cover (Canadian pricing). No pricing to rear cover.
- Unpriced to front cover. 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- 3’6 printed to front cover. 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- 60c printed to front cover (Canadian pricing). No 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- 3’6 printed to front cover. 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- 60c printed to front cover (Canadian pricing). 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- 3’6 printed to front cover. 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- Unpriced to front cover. 6’- Australia printed to lower rear cover.
- 60c printed to front cover
- 3’6 printed to front cover. 6’- Australia printed and 85c Canada to lower rear cover.
- Unpriced to front cover. 6’- Australia and 85c Canada to lower rear cover.
- 60c printed to front cover covered by 3’6 sticker. No pricing printed to rear, but sticker with following pricing United Kindom 3’6, Australia 60c, New Zealand 45c, Canada 85c
Collectors notes
As all 14 bond books were published in this uniform series, copies are plentiful so they make an ideal first set of books for the new collector. From Thunderball onwards the 1st Pan printings were in this Hawkey series, surprisingly On Her Majesty’s Secret Service 1st Pan edition is perhaps the most difficult to find / most valuable of all the Pan paperbacks (especially without any price to the front). The main reason for this is that the 1st four printings were export only.