The james bond character was created by english author ian fleming in 1953. 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. Bond on bond signed slipcase limited edition by sir roger moore. Sir roger moore kbe has had an extraordinary career that has spanned seven decades, from early television to the golden age of hollywood and on to international superstardom. The ultimate bond book, authored by the ultimate bond. Roger moores quinquagenarian bond may as well have been played by peter stringfellow. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. To celebrate these films and their cultural heritage, roger moore has written a book. Roger moores 1973 book about the making of live and let. Ap images roger moore played james bond for laughs. Roger moore has earned a reputation for being the fashionable james bond due to his collection of safari jackets and shirts. 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.
To celebrate the film franchises wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully. The book opens with an acknowledgment to sean connery, with whom moore has been friends for many years. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. Roger moore denies racist comments about idris elba. 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.
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. 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. 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. Bond on bond signed slipcase limited edition by sir roger. 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. Dashing, handsome and every inch the archetypal english gentleman, he was unforgettable as the saint, as lord brett sinclair in the persuaders and, of course, as james bond, making seven blockbusting films as arguably. Roger moore signed book bond on bond autographed 1st edition james bond 007. 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. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its 50th anniversary. He cared about what he wore, and cared about what you thought about what he wore. Currently he is being portrayed by english actor daniel craig, but he has also been portrayed by sean connery, george lazenby, roger moore, timothy dalton and. Roger moore on why daniel craig is the best james bond. Roger moore and the lighter side of bond the new yorker.
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. 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. Others, like the safari shirtjackets in moonraker and octopussy, are very practical garments based in traditional military wear that. 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 moores own involvement in them. James brolin was auditioned for and got the part of james bond, thus replacing roger moore. Roger moores bond was an early metrosexual, as much interested in the look as the right hook. 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 will perhaps always be remembered as the man who replaced sean connery in the james bond series, arguably something he. Actor sir roger moore, best known for playing james bond, has died aged 89, his family has announced. 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. Although very little of bonds past is directly addressed during the roger moore era, it is assumed that his bond continues to share. 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. 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.
Some of them, like the cream safari jacket in the man with the golden gun, are indeed fashionable 1970s items that have poorly dated. Roger moores bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents adventures on and off the big screen. 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. 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. 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. 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. To celebrate the film franchises wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty. But he never got the chance to appear as 007 onscreen. The acclaimed autobiography of the most loved of englishman actors sir roger moore, flemings 007 secret agent james bond from 19731985. For this beautifully illustrated book, filled with. Why roger moore is the best bond one room with a view. 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. Roger moores infamous safari jackets and shirts infographic. 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.
The ultimate book of 50 years of bond movies, roger moore celebrates the franchises wonderful heritage. 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. Since then, he has appeared in numerous novels and over 20 films. 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.
Roger moores acting career stretched for more than 70 years, and it included a long and acclaimed tenure as the star of the longrunning spy thriller the saint. Despite his best efforts, craig is still thought of as bond. Well feature a different book each week and share exclusive deals you. 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. Boldly signed by roger moore on the front free endpaper. 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 7555 ratings. Back in 2012, as skyfall with daniel craig playing. Supported by numerous interesting photos, he provides a variety of entertaining and informative anecdotes about the world of 007. 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. I would also like to thank sean connery with whom it would not have been possible. 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.
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