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. There were a lot of technical issues getting this episode made. All seven of roger moores james bond performances, ranked. 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. My word is my bond memoir book club edition by roger moore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. The autobiography by roger moore 20081002 by 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 skip to main search results amazon prime. Reflections on 50 years of james bond movies by roger moore 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. War breaks out over roger moore fortune between widows. Back in 2012, as skyfall with daniel craig playing. To celebrate the film franchises wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully. One of the most recognizable bigscreen stars of the past halfcentury, sir roger moore played the role of james bond longer than any other actor.
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. And other comic book legends revealed author brian cronin digs into the frequently repeated tale that roger moore was author ian flemings first choice to play james bond. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks. The book opens with an acknowledgment to sean connery, with whom moore has been friends for many years. From girls to the villains, from the cars to the cocktails, from the gadgets to the locations. He played the british secret agent james bond in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. Roger moore s bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents adventures on and off the big screen. My word is my bond, usa hardcover left and paperback right. But he never got the chance to appear as 007 onscreen. Although very little of bonds past is directly addressed during the roger moore era, it is assumed that his bond continues to share. 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. A delightful autobiography from bond actor roger moore, this book ably puts across the movie stars own distinctive brand of selfdeprecation, wit, and wry humour. 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 james bond star, who died today following a short battle with cancer, married.
Retro fixbond on bond, roger moores reflections on 50. Free postage and packing for the uk for other countries of the world. I would also like to thank sean connery with whom it would not have been possible. Although i much prefer sean connerys dark and dangerous portrayal of ian flemings iconic character james bond to sir roger moores light and comedic approach, i was a. Unlike many celebrities, this isnt a me me me tale, or a point scoring exercise. Limited edition signed book by sir roger moore that has been limited to copies worldwide. 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. Feb 24, 2020 roger moore s james bond did the one thing daniel craigs 007 couldnt.
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. Not to be confused with the separate edition of 5000. As the over 1 billion dollar worldwide take of last years skyfall showed, james bond remains an iconic and beloved franchise. 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 has died aged 89, leaving behind his wife kristina kiki tholstrup who he wed in 2002. Roger moores 1973 book about the making of live and let. To date, moore is the longestserving james bond actor at twelve years from when he was signed in 1973, to his retirement from the role in 1985, and seven official films connery also made seven, but his last bond film, never say never again 1983, is not part of the official eon productions bond series. Roger moore on why daniel craig is the best james bond. Well feature a different book each week and share exclusive deals you. Doesnt hurt that he has always been my favorite bond. Roger moore rights as he speaks, with some tongue in cheek, a slight condescending manner which is slightly selfdeprecating. Out of print for over forty years, the 007 diaries introduces roger moores james bond diary to a new generation of fans. 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.
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 moores james bond diary by roger moore goodreads. Roger moores bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents adventures on and off the big screen. 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. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history. Roger george moore was born on october 14, 1927 in stockwell, london, england, the son of lillian pope and george alfred moore, a policeman. This is a 1st edition from 2012 and comes unread in the original shrink wrapping. Roger moore signed james bond moonraker fleming book. He also played siman templar in the television series the saint between 1962 and 1969. 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. 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 years. 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.
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. If youre a fan of the 007 franchise, behindthescenes. Roger moore, best known for his role as james bond, reveals himself to be a witty, modest and captivating speaker. Brilliant book for bond fans written by bond himself. 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. After many delays, its time to talk roger moore james bond films. Theres been an outpouring of tributes over the last week to the late roger moore. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. For this beautifully illustrated book, filled with. The autobiography of sir roger moore, who played james bond from 19731985, longer than any actor. Oct 04, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. May 23, 2017 sir roger moore has died aged 89, leaving behind his wife kristina kiki tholstrup who he wed in 2002. Jul 22, 2018 sir roger moore biography affair, married, wife, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is sir roger moore.
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. Roger moore, who has thrilled millions the world ove. Nov 14, 2017 although i much prefer sean connerys dark and dangerous portrayal of ian flemings iconic character james bond to sir roger moore s light and comedic approach, i was a huge fan of mr. Bond on bond signed slipcase limited edition by sir roger moore. 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. I grew up with roger moore in ivanhoe, the saint, maverick and then the saint, the persuaders and, of course james bond. The affection in which he was held stretched far beyond the bond community.
Its a very quick read too, skirting quickly from moores prewar childhood in london to his antics in the war years and his gradual move into acting in the late 40s. Bond on bond signed slipcase limited edition by sir roger. If james bond is a national icon, moore was a national treasure in his own right. 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. Roger moore will perhaps always be remembered as the man who replaced sean connery in the james bond series, arguably something he. Roger moores james bond did what daniel craig couldnt. Its the story of a very likeable chap who has quite appropriately made it big, and happens to have done some interesting things and met some interesting people along the way. Roger moores james bond did the one thing daniel craigs 007 couldnt. James brolin was auditioned for and got the part of james bond, thus replacing roger moore. You wont be shaken or stirred reading this but you will be entertained. Roger moore writes with a sense of humour and style all his own. Roger moore the third james bond who has done seven films as a british navy commander and in the british secret service with a licence to kill. Roger moore has 24 books on goodreads with 7515 ratings. His mother was born in calcutta, india, to a british.
Was roger moore really ian flemings first choice to play james 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. Sir roger moore biography affair, married, wife, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is sir roger moore. Roger moore maintains very good friendships with his fellow eonseries bond actors sean connery, george lazenby, timothy dalton, pierce brosnan, and daniel craig. 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, who shot to fame after playing james bond across seven films, died on may 23 at age 89 following a brief battle with cancer. Feb 11, 2020 after many delays, its time to talk roger moore james bond films. The book is well written, amusing as roger moore always seems to be in the bond movies and the 2 later books on the bond subject. 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. I have always loved his humour, his englishness and, in this book, his honesty.
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