Back in 2012, as skyfall with daniel craig playing. Roger moore on why daniel craig is the best james bond. Originally coming to life in 1962 with sean connery as the star, james bond is now a 24 series film that has seen the most famous of bonds as the starring actor, including roger moore, pierce bronsan and daniel craig. The bond movies have been the longest running film series in movie history, with 2012 marking the fiftieth anniversary. You wont be shaken or stirred reading this but you will be entertained. To celebrate the most renowned 007, roger moore, kbe, has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of his own. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my word is my bond. Mar 28, 2021 to celebrate the most renowned 007, roger moore, kbe, has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of his own involvement in them.
Moore, who passed away in 2017, appeared in seven bond films and holds the record. Thankfully, flemings next novel was on her majestys secret service, a book that won back many of his fans. Roger moores james bond movies, ranked cinemablend. To celebrate these films and their cultural heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of. The ultimate book on 50 years of bond movies by roger moore kbe coming 1st october 2012the bond movies remain. About the author sir roger moore is best known for portraying british secret agent james bond in seven films between 1973 and 1985 and for his role as simon templar in the longrunning british television series the saint. Catching bullets memoirs of a bond fan home facebook. Prelude by barbara broccoli foreword by mark gatiss afterword by maud adams. Written to commemorate fifty years of james bond movies,this book beautifully captures the escapism,entertainment,fun,beauty and thrills of the series. Roger moore s tailor cyril castle dressed yaphet kotto in some unusual clothes, and his tan suit is reminiscent of what roger moore. An autographed roger moore photo of him portraying james bond in the film moonraker will look amazing on display in your home or office.
Signed my word is my bond sir roger moore official fan site. His autobiography,my word is my bond,is a lovely stroll through his life and career. It truly has a succinct structure and delves intensely through many of the elements that went into the films with a concerted effort to intelligently assemble the progression of ideas that resulted in the look, feel and texture of the series as a whole. New james bond book provides a shaken not stirred look.
Roger moore has 28 books on goodreads with 8520 ratings. One lucky bastard by roger moore the washington post. Sir roger moore is one of my favorite actors in the role of james bond secret agent 007,and is a very witty,very entertaining,and very informative writer. Roger moore books list of books by author roger moore. Daniel craigs performances probably reflect the reality of life in the secret services, whereas bond in all the previous versions was an upper class playboy. Octopussy is a 1983 spy film and the thirteenth in the james bond series produced by eon productions. Sir roger moore has played bond seven times which is more. May 29, 2017 the beginning of bond on bond a retrospective by sir roger is a case in point. Created by ian fleming in 1953 for the novel casino royale, the.
Oct 08, 2012 october 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the james bond film series and this book is sure to become a rare collectors item. Roger moores bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents adventures on and off the big screen. And so starts the adventures, not solely libationary and culinary, of one of the great fictional characters in the world. The official bond and beyond podcast facebook page. To celebrate these films and their cultural heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of his own involvement in them. This edition has been personally hand signed by roger moore directly into the book. Please note that these are now the hardest of the bond titles in limited edition to acquire. Sir roger moore a jewel of the eon crown he was undoubtedly the best ambassador of the 007 series and even daniel craig has strong feelings about this gentleman and his first movie in the guise of james bond 007. Out of print for over forty years, the 007 diaries introduces roger moore s james bond diary to a new generation of fans. Signed by roger moore bond on bond signed limited edition. From the girls to the villains, from the cars to the cocktails, from the gadgets to the locations, this beautiful book is illustrated with many iconic images from all the. Oct 16, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary.
Roger moore delivered final manuscript before he died the. New james bond book provides a shaken not stirred look at. In 2008 sir roger moore released his first book, a memoir entitled my word is my bond. Moore says that he clung to the idea that bond didnt enjoy killing based on a random sentence he found in an ian fleming text, and this insight was at the heart of the way in which he filled the role. Roger moore and the lighter side of bond the new yorker. For this beautifully illustrated book, filled with. The ultimate book on 50 years of bond movies sir roger moore.
There are two bond movies in theaters, one starring roger moore and one. Roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a. James bond is known for racking up a pretty high body count, and for having a great quip every time he puts someone in the ground. Roger moore writes with a sense of humour and style all his own. Introduction bond on beginnings bond on villains bond on girls bond on gadgets bond on cars bond on style bond on location bond on bonds bond behind the scenes. Feb 22, 2021 titled james bond, the spy who loved me, woods adaptation is a darker take on the roger moore film that readers will get a lot more out of than flemings novel. Jan 01, 2012 brilliant book for bond fans written by bond himself. One of only 1,000 numbered and personally hand signed copies. Sir roger moore signing copies of his new book in london. The best thing about it is that the writer is former james bond, roger moore,with his wonderful sense of humour. To celebrate the film franchises heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a witty account of his own involvement in them.
Reflections on 50 years of james bond movies by roger moore. From girls to the villains, from the cars to the cocktails, from the gadgets to the locations. In the books, he drinks champagne 65 times, bourbon 57 times much more than in the films, whisky 42 often as a scotch and soda, vodka martini 41, sake a surprising 37, cognac 24. Oct 08, 2012 sir roger moore, who played the original james bond in the official film series between 1973 and 1985, will be making an appearance in new york city to sign copies of his new book bond on bond. The signed moore photos that we sell capture iconic images of this superstar on screen saving the day. Bond girl valerie leon recalls friendship with roger moore, filming bed scene with sean connery.
To celebrate the film franchises wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of his own involvement in them. The films title is taken from a short story in ian flemings 1966 short story collection. Brilliant book for bond fans written by bond himself. Moore, who starred in seven bond movies, is as debonair on the page as he is on screen, and the 400 photographs make for a firstrate bit of time travel.
Jan 01, 1979 when i first discovered james bond in the cinema the movie was called moonraker and while it made me an immediate fan of roger moore as 007 i was somewhat puzzled as the fleming moonraker novel which i rate fairly high had very little in common with the book. Nov 08, 2012 if sir roger moore couldnt help twinkling when he played james bond for seven films and thirteen years, perhaps its because this unpretentious sophisticate sees through everything, including. He is best known for portraying fictional secret agent james bond in the eon productions film series, playing the character in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. Born in london in 1927, he became a unicef goodwill ambassador in 1991 and was knighted by queen elizabeth ii in 2003. Bond on bond by roger moore book the fast free shipping. A memoir sir roger moore one of the most recognizable bigscreen stars of the past halfcentury, sir roger moore played the role of. From sean connery to daniel craig, bond on bond is a celebration of 50 years of james bond movies as told by the longeststarring 007, roger moore.
Sir roger george moore kbe 14 october 1927 23 may 2017 was an english actor. Do not wait too long to purchase your photo because they will soon skyrocket in worth and value. The ultimate book of 50 years of bond movies, roger moore celebrates the franchises wonderful heritage. Mr roger moore who played james bond on film is completely upstaged by this. Reflections on 50 years of james bond movies 9780762789702. The beginning of bond on bond a retrospective by sir roger is a case in point. May 23, 2017 sir roger moore, who shot to fame after playing james bond across seven films, died on may 23 at age 89 following a brief battle with cancer. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. This is the ultimate james bond book, written by the ultimate james bond, with all the affection and good humour he brought to the role. Sir roger moore at a book signing autographs james bond. The first ever autobiography of this truly international legend, written with all the trademark style, candour, charm, and wit he has brought to stage and screen.
The book is an enthralling tale that takes readers through. When jimmy oconnell took a job as chauffeur for 007 producers eon productions, it would not just be cubby broccoli, roger moore and sean connery he would drive to james bond his grandson mark swiftly hitched a metaphorical ride too. Goldfinger straps sean connery to a testiclesplicing laser and. See all books authored by roger moore, including my word is my bond. Roger moore as james bond 007 by roger moore, luisa moore. Best wishes to sir roger moore on not only another fantastic read but also your 85th birthday 14th october heres to you. But roger moore, who played the role for a dozen years, says he. A wonderfully funny and touching memoir barbara broccoli. It was directed by john glen and the screenplay was written by george macdonald fraser, richard maibaum and michael g. Bond on bond is an outstanding collection of artistic ideas that went into these films from the pen of sir roger moore. Nov 09, 2012 with the latest installment of the franchise, skyfall, in theaters on nov.
Nov 14, 2019 the book contains quotes from roger moore and george lazenby, two of the six actors to play 007 on the big screen. Bond star roger moore, who has died, sent in the manuscript for his last, asyet untitled book just two weeks ago, his publisher has revealed. Catching bullets is a unique and sharplyobserved loveletter to james bond, duran duran title songs and bolting down your tea quick enough to watch roger moore falling out of a plane without a parachute. Last man standing,though a little light,has some very funny anecdotes. Rarely has anyone, fictional or not, influenced the eating and drinking habits of humanity to the extent managed by mi6s finest.
We had fun british actress will reflect on her career in the webinar up front with valerie leon. Buy roger moore as james bond 007 by roger moore, luisa moore photographer, stills from the film photographer online at alibris. Bond girl valerie leon recalls friendship with roger moore. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its 50th anniversary. But its important to remember that moore s bond is a. Roger moore on why daniel craig is the best james bond ever. To celebrate the most renowned 007, roger moore, kbe, has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of his own involvement in them.
Sir roger moore, who originated and played the title role in the james bond film series from 1973 to 1985, will be making a special appearance in new york city next month to meet with fans and sign copies of. I did like roger moore s quips and the interplay between moore and q was awesome. Supported by numerous interesting photos, he provides a variety of entertaining and informative anecdotes about the world of 007. As an insider he explains in simple terms the appeal of the bond franchise, the actors, the cars, bond villains and of course bond girls. Many bond fans will want to own this book, with the assured and witty text by roger moore linking the various people, themes and elements of the 007 saga.
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