Roger moore book bond on bond

Bond on bond is an outstanding collection of artistic ideas that went into these films from the pen of sir roger moore. Unlike sean connery whom once out of it, never say never again aside, immediately distanced himself from the world of bond and george lazenby whom, following a stalled acting career, happily cashedin on his 007 cachet by appearing at seemingly every autograph signing possible, following his 12year stint as. This newlook paperback edition is the perfect gift for. Because of his successful television shows, in particular the longlasting spy thriller series the saint 19621969, roger moore was unavailable for the james bond franchise for a considerable time. Roger moore on why daniel craig is the best james bond ever and what 007 role hes dying to play.

I have always loved his humour, his englishness and, in this book, his honesty. Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a uncef ambassador. While there have been other actors that have taken on the coveted role of james bond, one of the most renowned and beloved 007s, is the charming and charismatic sir roger moore, kbe. My word is my bond, is the autobiography of sir roger moore, the actor who portrayed the quintessential suave spy james bond 007 more times than any other actor so far. The affection in which he was held stretched far beyond the bond community. The 1981 film for your eyes only was the twelfth in the james bond series and marked the fifth appearance of roger moore as secret agent 007. The book starts by reminiscing about the humble beginnings of sir roger and his childhood health scares that ultimately plagued him throughout the vicissitudes of life. While there have been many actors that have taken on the coveted role of james bond, the most renowned 007 and the one with most panache and charisma is undoubtedly sir roger moore, kbe. 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. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Back in 2012, as skyfall with daniel craig playing. While there have been other actors that have taken on the coveted role of james bond, one of the most renowned and beloved 007s, is the charming and charismatic sir roger moore. To celebrate these universally adored films, their cultural history, and wide appeal, sir roger moore, kbe, has written a book that features all the bond movies.

To celebrate the film franchises wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully. 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. Roger moore never liked guns even james bonds walther ppk. While there have been many actors who have taken on the coveted role of james bond, the most renowned 007 and the one with the most panache and charisma is undoubtedly sir roger moore, kbe. Roger moores james bond did the one thing daniel craigs 007 couldnt. Daniel craig is best bond sir roger on desert island discs. British actor roger moore, playing the title role of secret service agent 007, james bond, is shown on location in england in 1972. After many delays, its time to talk roger moore james bond films. Roger moore rights as he speaks, with some tongue in cheek, a slight condescending manner which is slightly selfdeprecating. Sir roger moore is announced by left to right director guy hamilton, cubby broccoli and harry saltzman as the new james bond.

Roger moores quinquagenarian bond may as well have been played by peter stringfellow. The ultimate book on 50 years of bond movies by roger moore kbe coming 1st october 2012 the bond movies remain. The autobiography of sir roger moore, who played james bond from 19731985, longer than any actor. New james bond book provides a shaken not stirred look. Not just another look at the franchise, this was written by bond himself, or at least the actor who played bond the longest, roger moore, five years before he passed away in 2017. Sir roger moore biography with personal life, married and affair info. Roger moore is the consummate suave and educated bond, compared to connery former truck driver and george lazenby former used car salesman, but is not the best bond for actionthrillers. Roger moore, suave actor who held james bond role the. 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. Roger moore has 22 books on goodreads with 7403 ratings. 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. Roger moore on why daniel craig is the best james bond. Roger moore denies racist comments about idris elba.

I grew up with roger moore in ivanhoe, the saint, maverick and then the saint, the persuaders and, of course james bond. Former james bond star sir roger moore enjoys a photo session at barnes and noble bookstore in new york city where he arrives to sign copies of his new book bond on bond. Richard kiel, right, as jaws and roger moore, as james bond, fighting in the 1977 film the spy who loved me. If james bond is a national icon, moore was a national treasure in his own right. Roger moore and the lighter side of bond the new yorker. Moore, played bond in seven films, more than any other actor. 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. I think sir roger enjoyed my little speech because the next day we met for a.

Roger moore s bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents adventures on and off the big screen. The book contains quotes from roger moore and george lazenby, two of the six actors to play 007 on the big screen. Clearly, the copy will be signed by roger moroe sir roger and will be numbered, but given its sealed status i cannot confirm what number this will be. Buy bond on bond by roger moore from waterstones today. To celebrate the james bond film franchises 50th anniversary, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty.

The book opens with an acknowledgment to sean connery, with whom moore has been friends for many years. 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. Retro fixbond on bond, roger moores reflections on 50. Reflections on 50 years of james bond movies, michael omara book limited, 2012. The man who was bond a record seven times speaks to time about how he got the role, all those bond girls and why hes just changed his mind about his favorite british spy. Sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a. In the 1980s james bond returned to his roots after over a decade of more fantastic stories. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history. 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. The ultimate book on over 50 years of 007 paperback your local waterstones may have stock of this item. Roger moores james bond did what daniel craig couldnt.

Theres been an outpouring of tributes over the last week to the late roger moore. Roger moore has denied making racist comments about idris elbas chances of replacing daniel craig as james bond the 87yearold actor was quoted by paris match saying. Extras aj calloway caught up with sir roger moore, who famously played super spy james bond in the 1970s, while in nyc promoting his new book, bond on bo. For this beautifully illustrated book, filled with. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks.

Roger moore will perhaps always be remembered as the man who replaced sean connery in the james bond series, arguably something he never lived down. 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 acclaimed autobiography of the most loved of englishman actors sir roger moore, flemings 007 secret agent james bond from 19731985. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in. A most handsome first us editionfirst printing, preceded by a uk edition and private publication by easton press in as new condition in alike dustjacket, signed by actor and author roger moore on the title page. Why roger moore is the best bond one room with a view. 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. If, like me you have enjoyed the james bond films, and or like roger moore i would recommend buying this book as a hard back so that an appreciation of all. Sir roger moore meets young bond fan at bond on bond book.

The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. I would also like to thank sean connery with whom it would not have been. Beige is not an exciting colour, but it is one that many menboth welldressed and poorly. There were a lot of technical issues getting this episode made. Boldly signed by roger moore on the front free endpaper. As the over 1 billion dollar worldwide take of last years skyfall showed, james bond remains an iconic and beloved franchise. 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.