Goldfinger: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Goldfinger by Ian Fleming — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

A friendly game of two-handed canasta turns out to be thoroughly crooked. And a beautiful girl ends up dead. In Bond's first encounter with Auric Goldfinger - the world's cleverest, cruellest criminal, useful lessons are learned.
Quick facts about Goldfinger
- Title: Goldfinger
- Author: Ian Fleming
- First published: 1958
- Genre: fiction, fiction in english, gold smuggling
- OpenLibrary ID: OL85750W
Where to read Goldfinger
Goldfinger by Ian Fleming is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Goldfinger about?
A friendly game of two-handed canasta turns out to be thoroughly crooked.
Who wrote Goldfinger?
Goldfinger was written by Ian Fleming.
When was Goldfinger published?
Goldfinger was first published in 1958.



