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. He would go on to star in seven of the movies in total, but after shooting five of them, he tried to walk away from the role for the first time. 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. I would also like to thank sean connery with whom it would not have been possible. As the over 1 billion dollar worldwide take of last years skyfall showed, james bond remains an iconic and beloved franchise. Nov 09, 2012 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.
Sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. A somewhat middleaged looking bond tries to snowboard his way out of russia with a secret document, with the beach boys playing in the. The autobiography of sir roger moore, who played james bond. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie. Theres been an outpouring of tributes over the last week to the late 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. If youre a fan of the 007 franchise, behindthescenes.
But he never got the chance to appear as 007 on screen. Roger moore denies racist comments about idris elba. James brolin was auditioned for and got the part of james bond, thus replacing roger moore. Despite the star power, never say never again lost the battle of the bonds to the critically maligned octopussy, starring roger moore who began playing bond in 1973 and maud adams. The new paperback edition of the the bestselling anthology celebrating all things 007, this is the ultimate james bond book, written by the ultimate james bond, sir roger moore, kbe.
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. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks. The affection in which he was held stretched far beyond the bond community. 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. Roger moore has 24 books on goodreads with 7555 ratings. My vote goes to pierce brosnan who also did 5 bonds and his are topnotch hightek thrillers. The ultimate book of 50 years of bond movies, roger moore celebrates the franchises wonderful heritage. Oct 29, 2015 roger moore in a view to a kill 1985 the situation.
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. Written to commemorate fifty years of james bond movies,this book the best thing about it is,that the writer is former james bond, roger moore,with his. Why roger moore is the best bond one room with a view. Mar 17, 2020 roger moores bond was a man who did things his own way. His mother was born in calcutta, india, to a british. These screen versions have retained many traits from flemings depiction, although some of bond s less fashionable attitudes have been dropped, such as. For starters, he never drove the iconic aston martin that all the other bonds have driven.
Oct 04, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. He takes us almost year by year through this time as ivanhoe, a series many of us in the us never have seen. Roger moore, known as james bond, but a much more complex and multicharacter actor was the hero of more series than just bond. 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. Roger moore s quinquagenarian bond may as well have been played by peter stringfellow.
Fans either laughed along or waited it out for seven films until the next 007 it turned out to be timothy dalton showed up. From the girls to the villains, from the cars to the cocktails, from the gadgets to the locations, this book features all the bond movies, along with tales of roger moore s own involvement in them. If james bond is a national icon, moore was a national treasure in his own right. After many delays, its time to talk roger moore james bond films. The ultimate book on over 50 years of bond by roger moore, gareth owen isbn. Roger moores quinquagenarian bond may as well have been played by peter stringfellow. Roger moore s bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agent s adventures on and off the big screen. Roger moores 1973 book about the making of live and let. For other people named roger moore, see roger moore disambiguation. Back in 2012, as skyfall with daniel craig playing. In the 7 minute sketch, james bond is on holiday and goes for lunch, only to meet russian spy sonia sekova millicent martin, who is also on holiday.
Roger moore was the greatest bond ever and heres why. There were a lot of technical issues getting this episode made. To celebrate the film franchises wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty. The man with the golden gun a near fine book small stain to page 156, signed roger moore to the title page. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Sir roger moore has played the iconic part of james bond on seven occasionsmatching sean connery for the most times an actor has played the role. Bond on bond signed slipcase limited edition by sir roger. Roger moore on why daniel craig is the best james bond. Bond on bond signed slipcase limited edition by sir roger moore. His most notable television role was playing the main character. Roger moore book bond on bond 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. 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.
Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003. Though not considered as serious as connery, moore had a blast as bond, with 1977s the spy who loved me often considered one of the finest of the 23 bond films to date. James bond meets the sixties in these terry oneill photos. 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 was forever surrounded by bond girls when making franchise films including for your eyes only left, with cassandra harris, the man with the golden gun center, with. Octopussy and the living daylights a fine book signed by roger moore on the half title with best wishes. 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. Roger moore may not have been a great actor or a great bond but he was an entertainer who gave pleasure to millions.
Roger moore has denied making racist comments about idris elbas chances of replacing daniel craig as james bond the 87yearold actor was quoted by. May 23, 2017 roger moore was the best bond because he was the gen x bond mr. The book opens with an acknowledgment to sean connery, with whom moore has been friends for many years. May 23, 2017 actor sir roger moore, best known for playing james bond, has died aged 89, his family has announced. From girls to the villains, from the cars to the cocktails, from the gadgets to the locations. The ultimate book on 50 years of bond movies by roger moore kbe coming 1st october 2012 the bond movies remain. Following connerys portrayal, david niven, george lazenby, roger moore, timothy dalton, pierce brosnan and daniel craig have assumed the role. 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. Boldly signed by roger moore on the front free endpaper. For this beautifully illustrated book, filled with. Feb 11, 2020 after many delays, its time to talk roger moore james bond films.
Bond on bond, the ultimate book on 50 years of bond movies. His most notable television role was playing the main character, simon templar, in the british television series the saint from 1962 to 1969. 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. It happened because its the 50th anniversary of bond and the publishers in england thought it might be a good idea to do this idea of me talking because ive never spoken about the other bonds and i have my opinions.
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. 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. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in. The ultimate bond book, authored by the ultimate bond. 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. 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.
Roger moore verscheen in totaal in zeven bondfilms, een meer dan connery. Roger moore and the lighter side of bond the new yorker. 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. Mar 30, 2015 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. 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. The ultimate book on over 50 years of 007 by roger moore hardback, 2012 at the best online prices at ebay. Nov 12, 2012 having played james bond in seven of the franchises films, sir roger moore is a certified 007 aficionado, evidenced in his recently released bond on bond. Roger moore denies racist comments about idris elba playing.
Supported by numerous interesting photos, he provides a variety of entertaining and informative anecdotes about the world of 007. 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. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history. He preferred less flashy vehicles like the citroen 2cv 6, the alpha romeo gtv 6 and the 1976 lotus espirit. Roger moore was the best bond because he was the gen x bond. Roger george moore was born on october 14, 1927 in stockwell, london, england, the son of lillian pope and george alfred moore, a policeman. Roger moores bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents adventures on and off the big screen. He was the oldest bond ever hired, taking on the role when he was 45. The ultimate book on over 50 years of 007 by roger moore hardback, 2012. 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.
All seven of roger moores james bond performances, ranked. Bond on bond is an outstanding collection of artistic ideas that went into these films from the pen of sir roger moore. Roger moore talks about the beginnings of jimmy bond, when ian fleming bonds original creator,remarked that the first bond 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 wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully. 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 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 bond on screen bond on films. Roger moore was ian flemings first choice for james bond one of the most debated subjects in all of hollywood and beyond is which actor should play james bond in the film adaptations of ian flemings classic spy novels.
Photographed by terry oneill, published by aac art books, offers a new look behind the scenes at roger moore, sean connery and george lazenbys stints. On 3rd march 1964, between playing simon templar on the saint, roger moore actually starred as james bond in an episode of the bbc comedy sketch show mainly millicent. Oct 19, 2012 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. Oct 16, 2012 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. A definitive ranking of roger moores james bond movies. Roger moore maintains very good friendships with his fellow eonseries bond actors sean connery, george lazenby, timothy dalton, pierce brosnan, and daniel craig. 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.
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