Francis, Dick

In most articles on how to write novels the advice is given - "write about what you know". Richard Stanley Francis was the perfect example of this. After a stint in the RAF during the war, he became a full time time jump-jockey. It was and remains a calling that takes considerable personal bravery as well as skill. Francis won over 350 races in his career. It is fair to say that not many people knew what the were writing about as much as he. All his novels deal with the dark underside of horse racing. Many became and remain best sellers. His first book 'Dead Cert' was published in 1962 and after that he wrote a book a year for the next 38 years. A publishers' dream. He also found time to be The Sunday Express' racing correspondent for 16 years.

1966 Flying Finish
London: 1966

A very smart, first edition copy of Dick Francis' mystery novel 'Flying Finish'.

£250.00

Stock Code: 725L9

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Signed

1964 Nerve
New York; Evanston: 1964

A signed first US edition of this intriguing novel set in the horse-racing world, written by celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis.

£650.00

Stock Code: 670H31

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1965 Odds Against
New York: 1965

A first US edition of celebrated jockey and author Dick Francis' first Sid Halley novel.

£250.00

Stock Code: 670H28

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1980-1986 6Vol Dick Francis Horse Racing Industry Crime Thriller First Editions
London: 1980 - 1986

A collection of six UK first edition Dick Francis novels, including 'Reflex', 'Twice Shy', 'Banker', 'The Danger', 'Proof' and 'Bolt'.

£110.00

Stock Code: MOD14-F-2

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