{"product_id":"jean-bruce-o-s-s-117-coup-d-eclat-a-pretoria-1966-1st-turkish-book-turkey-john-pratt","title":"Jean Bruce O.S.S. 117 Coup d’éclat à Pretoria 1966 1st Turkish Book Turkey John Pratt","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eJean Bruce – John Pratt: Ölüm Saçanlar (Coup d’éclat à Pretoria) – Altın Kitaplar Turkish Edition (1966)\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=\"114\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eThis edition presents “John Pratt: Ölüm Saçanlar,” the Turkish publication of “Coup d’éclat à Pretoria,” written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJean Bruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and published by Altın Kitaplar in 1966 as a first edition. The novel is part of the OSS 117 series, one of the earliest and most influential espionage fiction franchises in European popular literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJean Bruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is best known for creating the OSS 117 character, a French secret agent whose adventures helped define the spy genre before it reached global prominence. The character, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHubert Bonisseur de La Bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, often known under the alias John Pratt, is a sophisticated and resourceful intelligence operative engaged in high-stakes international missions involving espionage, political intrigue, and covert operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eNotably, OSS 117 predates many of the genre’s later icons, including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Bond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it a foundational work in the evolution of modern spy fiction. The series combines action, suspense, and exotic settings, offering readers a fast-paced narrative filled with danger, deception, and global intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e“John Pratt: Ölüm Saçanlar” follows this established formula, presenting a mission-driven narrative set within an international context, where covert operations, political tension, and strategic maneuvering shape the storyline. As with other entries in the series, the plot emphasizes speed, suspense, and the unpredictable nature of espionage work, where identities shift and alliances are constantly tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003ePublished by Altın Kitaplar in 1966, this Turkish first edition reflects the continued popularity of spy fiction in Turkey during the 1960s. As part of the OSS 117 series, it holds collector interest due to its connection to one of the earliest spy franchises and its role in shaping the genre’s development.\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=\"1993\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e• Title: John Pratt: Ölüm Saçanlar (Coup d’éclat à Pretoria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e• Original Title: Coup d’éclat à Pretoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e• Author: Jean Bruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e• Publisher: Altın Kitaplar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e• Edition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e• Genre: Spy fiction; espionage; thriller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e• Main Character: Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath (OSS 117 \/ John Pratt)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e• Significance: Part of the OSS 117 series, an early and influential espionage fiction franchise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e• Themes: Espionage; international intrigue; secrecy; loyalty; covert operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: 1966 Turkish first edition representing the continued success of OSS 117 spy novels in Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48037932630154,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_8899dca9-b449-4e01-be5c-116aecb7c633.jpg?v=1776329123","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/jean-bruce-o-s-s-117-coup-d-eclat-a-pretoria-1966-1st-turkish-book-turkey-john-pratt","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}