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

A quick visit to the #AgathaChristie memorial in #London West end celebrating her success as a playwright in addition to being a novelist. Now off to #Torquay for the @agathafestival.bsky.social

Time to head to the airport! What's the perfect #agathachristie book to read on an airplane? Here's 4 choices all involves planes to some degree, each w/ wonderful cover art by Tom Adams. #poirot #travel #bookcovers

For those who may find themselves in #exeter #devon beyond the Festival the actor Pauline Moran (aka Miss Lemon from the wonderful Poirot TV series) will be the guest at the Exeter Phoenix on Sun 28 Sept as part of the Hell Tor Festival. #poirot #helltor #festival #tvactors #agathachristie

Flashback 2024 @agathafestival.bsky.social - riding the Dartmouth Steam Train for an onboard murder mystery. Arriving in #torquay later this week to make new memories & mingle with fellow #agathachristie fans.

1938 - #agathachristie #deathonthenile - 1st American edition. Dodd Mead, NY, USA. “What a poisonous woman! Whew! Why didn’t somebody murder her!” “It may yet happen,” #Poirot consoled him.” #bookquote #crime #mystery

This c.1931 reprint (Grosset, NY, USA) of #agathachristie #partnersincrime is shown here w/ another image I love #HorstPHorst famous 1937 photo of #cocochanel taken in NY (that became her favourite). I like to imagine Coco had just read this book and liked the pose! #bookcovers

My newest article looks in depth at British #agathachristie "Review Copies" - books published or distributed prior to the official publication date. With images, insights into the various types & values. #mysterybooks #booksky #missmarple Full details at: collectingchristie.com/post/agatha-...

"Remembered Death" (1st paperback, 1947, USA). This was the title #agathachristie chose for the novel, but when the UK hardback was published in 1944, the title was deemed too negative given the mounting war dead, so it was changed to 'Sparkling Cyanide'. #bookcover #crimefiction #worldwar2

Great #bookcoverart : 1943 - The Patriotic Murders by #AgathaChristie published by Pocket Books (USA). A true global first paperback. (UK Title: One, Two, Buckle my Shoe). #vintagebooks #bookcovers #booksky

Who says nothing's free! Just secured my tickets to the @agathafestival.bsky.social "Mysterious Mix & Mingle" on Weds eve 17th Sept. Looking forward to mingling with fellow #AgathaChristie fans. See you there #Torquay - Link: iacf-uk.org/festival-202...

"Death in the Clouds" - #agathachristie's 'Greatest #poirot story'!!! This is the late 1930s 'Library Edition' priced 2/6 & while still scarce its a more affordable printing to hunt for. #rarebooks, #usedbooks, #bookcollecting #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #oldbooks #bookcovers

One of my favourite early #agathachristie printings is the 1927 Bodley Head "Popular Edition" (2nd edtn) of "The Secret of Chimneys" because of its unique cover art only used on this version & I'm a Bundle Brent fan 🧐 #bookcover #crimefiction #blueskyreads #booklovers #bookworm #booksky

Paperbacks are a fun & (mostly) affordable way to deepen your love for #agathachristie stories. My new articles give you all the insights you want - incl. American, British & global printings, w/ images of all. #bookcover #BookCollection #booksky Link: www.collectingchristie.com/post/agatha-...

Murder in Mesopotamia by #AgathaChristie - This 1st edition published in 1936 w/ lovely cover art by Christie's archeological friend Robin Macartney. #Archaeology #bookcovers #herculepoirot #Poirot #CrimeFiction #crimereaders #booksky

In 2024 I spoke at the @agathafestival.bsky.social on cover artists for #agathachristie 1st editions. The artist for #MurderOnTheOrientExpress was unknown, but I have found this very similar piece of art for British Rail by Terence Cuneo. Perhaps he is the uncredited artist! Thoughts?

The upcoming @agathafestival.bsky.social has a talk by @sophiehannah.bsky.social & #LucyFoley about the continuation stories for #poirot (which I've read) & #missmarple (that I need to). Luckily the local #mendocino community library had what I needed - the Marple shorts.

The 1936 Collins Crime Club 1st edtn #agathachristie 'Cards on the Table', w/ my very obvious hints to one of her next books - published in 1938. Can you guess? #bookcovers #CrimeFiction #goldenage #booksky

A little bit of #agathachristie #bookcover #trivia !! Tom Adams painted the same girl on both his British & American covers of Dead Man's Folly. While she's wearing different clothes, the face tells all. Both were inspired by a photo of a girl being rescued by the Fire Dept.

As I finish up preparations for my talk about Tom Adams at this years Agatha Christie Festival in #torquay #devon I found this fun (& silly) photo of Tom & I recreating his cover of #agathachristie Lord Edgware Dies - stabbing me in the back of the head w/ the prop used for his painting!

What causes you stress or induces panic? Answer: moving your beloved #agathachristie collection when you move house (which I'm in the middle of!). Well I kept a few reading copies to keep me company & hide the bare bookcase shelves. Hopefully all goes smoothly. #booksky #moving

Another unique American #agathachristie short story collection w/ no British equivalent is the 1948 "Witness for the Prosecution" (& other stories). It bundled stories from 'The Hound of Death' & 'The Listerdale Mystery', & then added the unpublished 'The Second Gong'.

There are several rare & unique #agathachristie American short-story collections w/ no British equiv like The Regatta Mystery (1939) w/ its wonderful period-evoking dust jacket -one of my favourites. #booksky #bookclub #mystery To learn about all of them see: collectingchristie.com/post/christi...

A rather wonderful & uncommon photograph of #agathachristie #cooking (circa 1950s?) in the 2005 French #cookbook "Cremes & Chatiments" featuring a wide range of inspired recipes. Sadly this book was not published in English, but fairly easy to translate/understand. #recipes

Two of my favourite fictional dogs - Bob, from #agathachristie "Dumb Witness" (Collins 1st edition shown) & Snowy (aka Milou) from #herge The Adventures of #Tintin books - I think they would have had great adventures together. #crimefiction #adventurecomics #dynamicduo

AUCTION ALERT: 19-Aug-25 at Sworders Fine Art Lot 213 - A collection of 15 advance covers of 1950s #agathachristie Fontana pbs (likely used by sales reps to secure orders). Much of the cover art by John Rose. Est: £100 - £120 seems low. #collectchristie #vintageart #bookcovers

Working on my talk for #u3a at Eagle House Hotel in #launceston #cornwall on 16-Sep @ 10am re #agathachristie stories in the #westcountry & what inspired them. Here's the real "Rockend" house (aka End House) in #torquay (since demolished) but immortalized in 'Peril at End House' (1932).

In the 1930s, Collins published 11 #agathachristie paperbacks, sold for 6d, that used artwork from the 1st editions. Now very rare & collectible as 1st edition paperbacks. #booksky #mysterybooks #herculepoirot #crimefiction More details at: collectingchristie.com/post/agatha-ch

In the 1930s, 26 #AgathaChristie novels were first published as paperbacks. My new article documents which they were, w/ images, collecting insights & est. values. #MysteryNovel #Crime #bookcovers #booksky See: collectingchristie.com/post/agatha-...

A new 'mystery of the week' TV series w/ members of The Detection Club (i.e. #agathachristie, #dorothysayers, #gkchesterton) solving crimes will be filmed in '26 by BBC & BritBox - But who'll play Agatha? For details on the real life Detection club go to: collectingchristie.com/post/detecti...

Two rare Agatha Christie printings of The Listerdale Mystery - a short-story collection incl. Philomel Cottage The 1934 hardback was published by Collins Mystery - not The Crime Club & 1938 6d paperback is pre their White Circle paperbacks. #rarebooks #agathachristie #booksky #mysterybooks