The Manipulator CILENTO, Diane (1932-2011), [CONNERY, Sean] James Bond 007

[Fiction] FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY SEAN CONNERY & DIANE CILENTO. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.190; [2], blank. Publisher's hardcover in original dust-wrapper, illustrated by Sean Connery, with his credit to the front flap. The book also has a printed dedication to Connery. Autographed by both the author and jacket artist to endpaper. Text block gently toned, jacket with minor wear, some sunning. Very good indeed. The Australian actress/author was married to Sean Connery until 1973, and is the mother of actor Jason Connery. The Oscar-nominated star was a keen swimmer and had an uncredited role alongside her husband, doubling as an Ama diving girl in 'You Only Live Twice'. Published the same year, this is her first novel, about movie stars and film executives in Acapulco.