James bond 007 1962 2015 and the roger moore tribute society has 2,011 members. 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. 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. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. This stint remains the longestserving james bond actor and is a tribute to moores ability to not only fill the big shoes connery left behind, but also add his own style to the bespoke spy. If james bond is a national icon, moore was a national treasure in his own right.
Peppered with fun facts and cheeky asides, actor roger moore s book looking back on the golden anniversary of james bond onscreen is a treat for 007 fans. 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. No other bond has managed to make 007 quite as charming and endearing as moore. But the much loved, and now much missed, 007 also starred in many other great adventure filled films. The book opens with an acknowledgment to sean connery, with whom moore has been friends for many years. May 23, 2017 a toast to roger moore, films least serious, most downtoearth bond moore starred in some of the franchises silliest installments, always with a wink and a smile. Roger moore, who had the unenviable task of following sean connery as james bond but put his own remarkable stamp on the role, has died. James bond 007 1962 2015 and the roger moore tribute.
Roger moore as james bond 007 avoids the pitfalls of both these types of problematic tomes. Roger moore was the best bond because he was the gen x bond. Sir roger moore totally distraught by death of jaws actor richard kiel actor known to millions as the most infamous villain of the james bond. Essentially a diary of his time making the film, the book has a. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Supported by numerous interesting photos, he provides a variety of entertaining and informative anecdotes about the.
Roger moore has 22 books on goodreads with 7403 ratings. Roger moore doesnt usually come to mind when weeding out the best bond over the last 50 years. Fans either laughed along or waited it out for seven films until the next 007 it turned out to be timothy dalton showed up. 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. May 23, 2017 roger moore was the best bond because he was the gen x bond.
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. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Apr 12, 20 roger moore doesnt usually come to mind when weeding out the best bond over the last 50 years. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks passion for books. After he died, on may 23, 2017, at his home in cransmontana, montana, switzerland. 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 own involvement in them. I heard about roger moores death during a walk in brooklyn on tuesday morning, when a young father looked up from his phone and. This is a 1st edition from 2012 and comes unread in the original shrink wrapping. Connery fashioned bond, moore writes, into an instantly. Peppered with fun facts and cheeky asides, actor roger moore s book looking back on the golden anniversary of james bond. All seven of roger moores james bond performances, ranked. Bond on bond roger moore book 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 autobiography of sir roger moore, who played james bond from 19731985, longer than any actor.
For starters, he never drove the iconic aston martin that all the other bonds have driven. But he fell into movie extra work, was encouraged by a director to pursue acting and entered the royal academy of dramatic art in 1944. 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. May 23, 2017 roger moore s best bond cars the late roger moore might have had the biggest impact on volvo p1800 sales, but his coolest on screen car was a lotus esprit s1. Sep 25, 2012 best wishes to sir roger moore on not only another fantastic read but also your 85th birthday 14th october heres to you. 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.
Roger moore s first outing as bond announced him as a dab hand in the rich tradition of the bond pun, delivered to a selfdoubting female cia agent. Roger moore will always be best known to action fans as james bond. The ultimate book of 50 years of bond movies, roger moore celebrates the franchises wonderful heritage. Like the vast majority of people who read this book, i first was aware of sir roger moore through exposure to the james bond films. As an seven year old in about 1983, in the days before first class lounges at airports, i was with my grandad in nice airport and saw roger moore sitting at the departure gate, reading a paper. The ultimate book on over 50 years of 007 moore, 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. The james bond series focuses on a fictional british secret. He brings those traits to bond on bond, inviting us to sit back and enjoy the ride. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012. Sep 17, 20 as the over 1 billion dollar worldwide take of last years skyfall showed, james bond remains an iconic and beloved franchise. At 57, he was again the oldest actor play the role in. James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent.
Nov 19, 2012 sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. As unavoidable as the premier league bond film the spy who loved me, with roger moore and barbara bach. The autobiography by roger moore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. At age 45 in 1973, he was the oldest actor to take over the role. 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. He preferred less flashy vehicles like the citroen 2cv 6, the alpha romeo gtv 6 and the 1976 lotus espirit. May 23, 2017 roger moore, the actor famed for portraying james bond in seven 007 films between 1973 and 1985, has died after a battle with cancer, according to his family. There were a lot of technical issues getting this episode made. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Personally, moonraker was not all that good but with most bond movies, even an average movie has interesting parts. 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. Roger moore and the lighter side of bond the new yorker. Free postage and packing for the uk for other countries of the world. A definitive ranking of roger moores james bond movies.
Entrepreneur insider is your allaccess pass to the. Bond star roger moore, who has died, sent in the manuscript for his last, asyetuntitled book just two weeks ago, his publisher has revealed. The acclaimed autobiography of the most loved of englishman actors sir roger moore, flemings 007 secret agent james bond from 19731985. 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. Why roger moore is the best bond one room with a view. Why despite evidence to the contrary moores slightly geriatric and caddish bond was best. Roger george moore was born on october 14, 1927 in stockwell, london, england, the son of lillian pope and george alfred. Roger moore delivered final manuscript before he died the. Sir roger moore totally distraught by death of jaws. Buy a cheap copy of roger moore as james bond 007 book by roger moore.
James bond and me the best roger moore story ever roger moore is remembered in this fabulous story by marc haynes. Roger moore s james bond did the one thing daniel craigs 007 couldnt. Oct 04, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. This piece was originally published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of since moores first appearance as bond. Roger moores top 5 nonbond action films action a go. A toast to roger moore, films least serious, most downto. 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.
Theres been an outpouring of tributes over the last week to the late roger moore. 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. Sure, hes a world away from flemings vision, almost straying into comedy territory with his portrayal and these days its all about the dark, gritty reboots. Being eternally known as james bond has no downside ruth huntman the actor, 86, on the women in his life, his humanitarian work and daniel craigs trunks. Thats what makes 1973s roger moore as james bond 007 such a fascinating, jawdropping, and at times fucking surreal read. James bond and me the best roger moore story ever flashbak. Not to be confused with the separate edition of 5000.
Roger moore denies racist comments about idris elba playing. Well feature a different book each week and share exclusive deals you wont find anywhere else. After many delays, its time to talk roger moore james bond films. Roger moore s quinquagenarian bond may as well have been played by peter stringfellow. Oct 16, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. To celebrate these films and their cultural heritage, roger moore has written a book. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks.
Why roger moore was the best james bond of all rob long writes that we may rank the men who have played 007, but our liking is more about whom we grew up with. Escape to athena 1979 on the surface this is just another of those wwii action flicks that hollywood used to churn out. 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. Peppered with fun facts and cheeky asides, actor roger moore s book looking back on the golden anniversary of james bond on screen is a treat for 007 fans. My word is my bond signed by the author by moore, roger and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Roger moore s bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents adventures on and off the big screen. In stepped english actor roger moore who would carry the role from 1973 to 1985. I would also like to thank sean connery with whom it would not have been. You could be tempted to dismiss roger moore s autobiography, my word is my bond, as a bit of a joke, as light as his portrayal of james bond. 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. Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a uncef ambassador. 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 affection in which he was held stretched far beyond the bond community.
Sir roger george moore died at 89 following, what his family described as, a short but brave battle with cancer the always dapper actor created the transatlantic role of simon the saint. May 23, 2017 roger moore, the handsome londoner who portrayed james bond in seven films with a cartoonish, cheeky charm and probably for a bit too long, has died. 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 own. 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 skamtade friskt med james bondregissoren. Roger moores quinquagenarian bond may as well have been played by peter stringfellow. Roger george moore was born on october 14, 1927 in stockwell, london, england, the son of lillian pope and george alfred moore, a policeman. 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.
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Roger moore s bond was a man who did things his own way. Roger moore s james bond diary by moore, roger and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. David niven remains the touchstone for autobiographies by actprs. Roger moores james bond did what daniel craig couldnt. Moore medverkade inte i nagon film under fem ar efter att. The display aspect ratio is quite wide screen, which i dont care for much but the movies themselves are standard bond fare with roger moore. 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. Bond on bond is an outstanding collection of artistic ideas that went into these films from the pen of sir roger moore. In retrospect, moore was a perfect choice for the times.
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