1924 - Poirot Investigates by #agathachristie - This collection had 11 short stories in the UK but 14 in the US. Why the difference? Did #sherlockholmes had something to do with it? My new article explores this collection in depth. Full details at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/poirot-...

On this #InternationalWomensDay I celebrate the Queen of Crime - #agathachristie . Shared here is a studio photo of Francesca Annis who portrayed Tuppence Beresford in the fun 1980s TV show 'Partners in Crime', based on Christie's characters. #TVmemorabilia

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

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...

“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

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-...

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

The first Belgian actor to play #agathachristie's Belgian detective #herculepoirot on stage or screen was Marcel Roels, in 1937, in a production of 'Black Coffee' (Cafe Noir). My new research brings this milestone moment to light. Full details at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/caf%C3%...

I've just watched the newly restored #agathachristie films (Orient Express, Death on the Nile, Mirror Crack'd, Evil Under the Sun) from StudioCanal - now in stunning 4K UHD after each had 200+ hrs of restoration. #4KHDR My detailed review's at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/christi...

The final article on my findings in the noted #agathachristie cover artist Tom Adams is now live on my website. Lots of unique insights incl. the fact that he used a photograph of #elizabethtaylor to inspire one of his covers. #coverart Full story at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/tom-ada...

Currently reading: "The Man in the Brown Suit" (1924) by #agathachristie - Notable quote: "I had the firm conviction that, if I went about looking for adventure, adventure would meet me halfway." It's been a while since I last read this surprisingly fun story #firstedition #bodleyhead

An iconic #AgathaChristie cover - 'Hallowe'en Party' by Tom Adams plus the studio photograph he took to help him create this image - an apple under a stream of water. My new article shares more unique insights into his creative process. #bookcovers Link: www.collectingchristie.com/post/tom-ada...

Now online! Part 1: Tom Adams' Archives Uncovered. Originally shared at the Int'l Agatha Christie Festival in 09/25. You'll see exclusive images from his archives showing how he brought #agathachristie's covers to life. #bookcovers Link: collectingchristie.com/post/tom-ada...

Something wicked this way comes.... #happyhalloween to all the #agathachristie fans out there. This is the 1968 1st US edition of this Tommy & Tuppence novel with some good seasonal vibes. #halloween2025

My new article provides a fresh list of #agathachristie reads suitable for #halloween - w/ 5 shorts, 2 novels & 1 play such as the Wife of Kenite or The Rats - hopefully something new to find or revisit with a sense of mayhem and the macabre. Full story at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/christi...

A bit of #mashup art fun... The Big Four (1927) by #agathachristie - A #Poirot story - in its original jacket w/ its #london skyline - plus part of one of my fave takes on #londonlife by artist Josh Agle (aka Shag)

OCTOBER 15th: A career defining date for #agathachristie marking the publication day for both her 1st novel - Styles - in NY, and also the last novel published in her lifetime - Curtain - in NY. #GOAT #goldenage #crimefiction Full story at: www.collectingchristie.com

My new article on #agathachristie 1960s paperback 1st is now available to read on my website which shows all the great cover designs in both the UK & US plus highlights the scarce titles only printed in one country #booksky #vintagepaperbacks #pulp #1960s www.collectingchristie.com/post/agatha-...

This fab 1961 1st global paperback of #agathachristie "The Cat Among the Pigeons" evokes the Swinging 60s - a theme one of my fave podcasts @christietime.bsky.social discusses so well - and stay tuned as my new article on 60s paperbacks 1sts will be live in a few days on my website. #booksky

The 1936 1st edition of #agathachristie The ABC Murders. One of the classic Hercule #Poirot stories. His notable quote: "If you can induce a person to talk to you for long enough... sooner or later they will give themselves away" #goldenage #crimefiction #murdermystery #queenofcrime

The 1932 first US edition of #agathachristie Peril at End House. I love this gothic-art-deco style jacket. A quote from the book: “Poirot," I said. "I have been thinking." [ #poirot replied] "An admirable exercise my friend. Continue it.” #crimefiction #goldenage

Cards on the Table - #agathachristie - 1st American edition (Feb 1937). Quote: "Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend" - #poirot A rather unique dust wrapper with the skull apparition. #firstedition #rarebooks #crimefiction

The first time #agathachristie masterpiece "The Witness for the Prosecution" appeared in paperback was in 1956, published in the USA by Dell. There was no British paperback of this short-story as Fontana only published the play-script, not the story. #rarebooks #vintagebooks

What s great talk from Sophie Hannah and Lucy Fonley at the #AgathaChristie @agathafestival.bsky.social yesterday discussing their #poirot & #MissMarple continuation novels (plus obviously great writers on their own)

Enjoyed presenting to #U3A yesterday in #Launceston #Cornwall all about #AgathaChristie stories set in the West Country, incl. all the Cornish ones and many in #Devon - It was a great audience and a fun time.

Really enjoyed hearing Kathryn Harkup talk about poisons in #agathachristie novels at the Festival, and looking forward to reading her newest "V is for Venom" #poison #CrimeFiction

Happy 135th Birthday today to #agathachristie

Finally made it to #torquay for the @agathafestival.bsky.social and my first visit to see the #agathachristie commemorative bench with her beloved dog, Peter.

A wonderful evening at Ugbrooke Park where a young #agathachristie first met her husband-to-be, Archie. The murder mystery evening was part of the @agathafestival.bsky.social