{"product_id":"jean-bruce-miel-de-rose-1960s-1st-turkish-book-turkey-oss-117","title":"Jean Bruce – Miel de Rose 1960s 1st Turkish Book Turkey OSS 117","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eFildişi (Miel de Rose) – J. Burd [Jean Bruce] – Sicim Yayınları Turkish Edition (1960s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eThis book, published under the title Fildişi by Sicim Yayınları in the 1960s, is a Turkish adaptation of Miel de Rose, originally written by Jean Bruce as part of the OSS 117 series. In this edition, the author is credited as J. Burd, a pseudonymous attribution commonly used in Turkish publications of the period. The novel corresponds to one of the early entries in the OSS 117 series, centered on the adventures of secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eA notable feature of this Turkish edition is its localization approach. Instead of preserving the original character identity, the protagonist has been renamed Philip Linton, effectively rebranding the series into what became known in Turkey as the “Linton series.” This practice was not uncommon at the time, as publishers adapted foreign works to better suit local readership expectations, often altering names, titles, and presentation while retaining the core narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eThe story follows an international espionage mission shaped by intrigue, danger, and covert operations, consistent with the fast-paced and exotic tone of early OSS 117 novels. Set against a backdrop of shifting alliances and hidden agendas, the narrative reflects the Cold War-era fascination with secret agents and global intelligence networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eFor collectors, this edition is particularly significant as it represents a unique publishing phenomenon in Turkish literary history—where globally recognized spy fiction was transformed into localized series with distinct identities. The combination of pseudonymous authorship, altered character names, and retitled content makes this book an intriguing and culturally layered collectible, especially for those interested in espionage literature and adaptation practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e• Series: OSS 117 (Turkish adaptation known as “Linton Series”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e• Title: Fildişi (Miel de Rose)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e• Author: J. Burd [Jean Bruce]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e• Publisher: Sicim Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e• Format: Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e• Genre: Spy fiction, espionage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e• Main Character: Philip Linton (originally Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath \/ OSS 117)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e• Original Work: Miel de Rose (OSS 117 series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003e• Adaptation Note: Character names and title altered for Turkish publication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Unique localized edition reflecting Turkish adaptation practices of OSS 117 novels\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48213445247114,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_b5caba12-66c8-45c9-9407-a31e93a43691.jpg?v=1776605437","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/jean-bruce-miel-de-rose-1960s-1st-turkish-book-turkey-oss-117","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}