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Hi, Welcome to my home page. I am a huge fan of Dick Francis' from the United Kingdom. I collect anything to do with his works or life. If you have any items for sale please let me know. I have an extensive collection and often have items for sale, if you have a specific want please let me know and I will try and obtain it for you. Dick has just finished his book signing sessions of "Second Wind" around the world. Many people thought that this would be his last book but he has just written and told me that he is currently writing his 40th book, it is called "SHATTERED" and will be printed in September, so that is excellent news. I sometimes sell items on e-bay auctions and can recommend it as a good site for picking up Dick Francis items.
Aside from the usual novels, which are listed far better elseswhere (see links), following are some of the scarcer titles, i.e. short stories and books and articles about.
SHORT STORIES (and the publication they first appeared in)
A Carrot for a Chestnut - Sports Illustrated 5th Jan 1970
A Day of Wine and Roses - Sports illustrated 7th May 1973
Nightmares - Ellery Queens's Searches & Seizures
Twenty-one Good Men & True - Verdict of Thirteen
The Big Story - Ellery Queen's Crime Wave
The Day of the Losers - John Creasey's Crime Collection 1980
BOOKS and ARTICLES
Dick Francis by Melvyn Barnes - Ungar U.S. 1986
Dick Francis by J Madison Davis - Twayne U.S. 1989
Dick Francis Steeplechase Jockey by Briony Fuller - Joseph UK 94
Dick has featured in 5 different editions of the British publication Book & Magazine Collector. Each article features a review of his books plus full bibliography and current prices at the time.
JAN 1985 (no11) OCT 87 (43) MAY 89 (62) NOV 94 (128) NOV 97 (164)
Sports Illustrated 25th March 1973 - 10 page profile.
Dick has had just one limited edition of a novel published by his UK publishers Michael Joseph. This was Straight in 1989. This was a signed edition of just 500. This edition is still available fairly cheaply but I believe it will become a Francis rarity and will greatly increase in value!
HORSE RACING AND SPORT
Along with Dick Francis I collect most items associated with Horse Racing and Sport. My specialized areas are Ladbroke and Schweppes calendars and Epsom Derby racecards. Again if you have any items to sell or are seeking hard to find items then please let me know.
Contact me; robin@deadcert.screaming.net