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. Retro fixbond on bond, roger moores reflections on 50 years. Roger moores james bond did what daniel craig couldnt. The affection in which he was held stretched far beyond the bond community. I grew up with roger moore in ivanhoe, the saint, maverick and then the saint, the persuaders and, of course james bond. The 007 diaries audiobook by sir roger moore, david hedison. His personation of james bond the slick quips, the flapping flares and casual. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks. The formatting was all over the place and the photos caused no end of frustration. Moore played bond longer than any other actor, and. The book contains quotes from roger moore and george lazenby, two of the six actors to play 007 on the big screen. 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.
Moonraker james bond original united press book 11 pages photos poster art 79. Retro fixbond on bond, roger moores reflections on 50. This is a 1st edition from 2012 and comes unread in the original shrink wrapping. 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 the third james bond who has done seven films as a british navy commander and in the british secret. Sir roger moore has been a national treasure since the 1970s, the decade with which most people still associate him. Used 2016 japan 007 james bond all works book takarajima sha. 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.
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. Feb 24, 2020 roger moore s james bond did the one thing daniel craigs 007 couldnt. 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. 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. 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. 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 wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty. 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 heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a witty account of his own involvement in them. Theres been an outpouring of tributes over the last week to the late roger moore. All seven of roger moores james bond performances, ranked.
Oct 11, 2008 sir roger moore has been a national treasure since the 1970s, the decade with which most people still associate him. 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. 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. 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. As the over 1 billion dollar worldwide take of last years skyfall showed, james bond remains an iconic and beloved franchise. If youre a fan of the 007 franchise, behindthescenes. I have always loved his humour, his englishness and, in this book, his honesty. 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 affair, married, wife, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is sir roger moore. A day by day telling of events on set, however most of which reveals little about what actually occurred.
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. Roger moore has 24 books on goodreads with 7515 ratings. Sir roger moore obituary read more i spent the next four weeks on set tying what was my grey school turban on kabirs head, as the ones they had purchased. Back in 2012, as skyfall with daniel craig playing. 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. May 23, 2017 file british actor roger moore, playing the title role of secret service agent 007, james bond, is shown on location in england in 1972. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Moore, played bond in seven films, more than any other actor. Moore, who passed away in 2017, appeared in seven bond films and holds the record.
Ive listened to just over 1 12 hours and am aware of a lot of messing about with jet boats and thats it. Bond on bond signed slipcase limited edition by sir roger moore. 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. Roger moore maintains very good friendships with his fellow eonseries bond actors sean connery, george lazenby, timothy dalton, pierce brosnan, and daniel craig. 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. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history. The 007 diaries audiobook by sir roger moore, david. Sir roger moore has died aged 89, leaving behind his wife kristina kiki tholstrup who he wed in 2002. Feb 11, 2020 after many delays, its time to talk roger moore james bond films. 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.
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. 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. He played the british secret agent james bond in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. Roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a. The autobiography of sir roger moore, who played james bond from 19731985, longer than any actor. File british actor roger moore, playing the title role of secret service agent 007, james bond, is shown on location in england in 1972. There were a lot of technical issues getting this episode made. He also played siman templar in the television series the saint between 1962 and 1969.
Bond on bond signed slipcase limited edition by sir roger. 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. Nov, 2008 actor roger moore, who played a wry, tongueincheek james bond in seven films between 1973 to 1985, discusses his new memoir my word is my bond. Out of print for over forty years, the 007 diaries introduces roger moores james bond diary to a new generation of fans. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. 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 the photos can be enjoyed. Oct 02, 2008 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.
Roger moores 1973 book about the making of live and let. Not to be confused with the separate edition of 5000. 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. 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. New james bond book provides a shaken not stirred look. After many delays, its time to talk roger moore james bond films. Oct 04, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary.
The acclaimed autobiography of the most loved of englishman actors sir roger moore, flemings 007 secret agent james bond from 19731985. 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. But he never got the chance to appear as 007 onscreen. 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 huge fan of mr. 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. Roger moores book looking back on the golden anniversary of james bond. Free postage and packing for the uk for other countries of the world. My word is my bond, usa hardcover left and paperback right. Limited edition signed book by sir roger moore that has been limited to copies worldwide. Reflections on 50 years of james bond movies by roger moore 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. For this beautifully illustrated book, filled with.
James brolin was auditioned for and got the part of james bond, thus replacing roger moore. His most notable television role was playing the main character, simon templar, in the british television series the saint from 1962 to 1969. 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. Bond on bond is an outstanding collection of artistic ideas that went into these films from the pen of sir roger moore.
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. 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. Actor roger moore, who played a wry, tongueincheek james bond in seven films between 1973 to 1985, discusses his new memoir my word is my bond. For the lovers of statistics this book is crammed full of j. If james bond is a national icon, moore was a national treasure in his own right. But he never got the chance to appear as 007 on screen. Roger moore on why daniel craig is the best james bond. 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. His participation in the saint was not only as actor, but also as a producer and director, and he also became involved in developing the. Roger moore rights as he speaks, with some tongue in cheek, a slight condescending manner which is slightly selfdeprecating.
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