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. There were a lot of technical issues getting this episode made. 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. 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. In stepped english actor roger moore who would carry the role from 1973 to 1985.
Escape to athena 1979 on the surface this is just another of those wwii action flicks that hollywood used to churn out. The james bond series focuses on a fictional british secret. At age 45 in 1973, he was the oldest actor to take over the role. 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. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks.
Peppered with fun facts and cheeky asides, actor roger moore s book looking back on the golden anniversary of james bond. Roger george moore was born on october 14, 1927 in stockwell, london, england, the son of lillian pope and george alfred. 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. Why roger moore is the best bond one room with a view. Not to be confused with the separate edition of 5000. 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. James bond and me the best roger moore story ever roger moore is remembered in this fabulous story by marc haynes. 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. 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 james bond did what daniel craig couldnt. Nov 19, 2012 sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. 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. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a uncef ambassador. The ultimate book of 50 years of bond movies, roger moore celebrates the franchises wonderful heritage. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Roger moore s james bond did the one thing daniel craigs 007 couldnt.
Roger moore and the lighter side of bond the new yorker. James bond 007 1962 2015 and the roger moore tribute. Roger moore s quinquagenarian bond may as well have been played by peter stringfellow. A toast to roger moore, films least serious, most downto. 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. Entrepreneur insider is your allaccess pass to the. A definitive ranking of roger moores james bond movies. Oct 16, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. Why despite evidence to the contrary moores slightly geriatric and caddish bond was best.
Sep 17, 20 as the over 1 billion dollar worldwide take of last years skyfall showed, james bond remains an iconic and beloved franchise. Fans either laughed along or waited it out for seven films until the next 007 it turned out to be timothy dalton showed up. 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. Free postage and packing for the uk for other countries of the world.
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. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. 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. James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent. 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 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. David niven remains the touchstone for autobiographies by actprs. The book opens with an acknowledgment to sean connery, with whom moore has been friends for many years. Bond on bond is an outstanding collection of artistic ideas that went into these films from the pen of sir roger moore.
All seven of roger moores james bond performances, ranked. 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. Roger moore has 22 books on goodreads with 7403 ratings. Thats what makes 1973s roger moore as james bond 007 such a fascinating, jawdropping, and at times fucking surreal read. 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. Roger moore denies racist comments about idris elba playing. Roger moore s bond was a man who did things his own way. 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.
Buy a cheap copy of roger moore as james bond 007 book by roger moore. No other bond has managed to make 007 quite as charming and endearing as moore. James bond 007 1962 2015 and the roger moore tribute society has 2,011 members. James bond and me the best roger moore story ever flashbak.
Connery fashioned bond, moore writes, into an instantly. 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. 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. In retrospect, moore was a perfect choice for the times. Here are of the best roger moore james bond scenes. 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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. Sir roger moore totally distraught by death of jaws. 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. 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. Roger moore s james bond diary by moore, roger and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary.
At 57, he was again the oldest actor play the role in. The autobiography by roger moore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. He preferred less flashy vehicles like the citroen 2cv 6, the alpha romeo gtv 6 and the 1976 lotus espirit. Apr 12, 20 roger moore doesnt usually come to mind when weeding out the best bond over the last 50 years. The autobiography of sir roger moore, who played james bond from 19731985, longer than any actor. He brings those traits to bond on bond, inviting us to sit back and enjoy the ride. 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. Essentially a diary of his time making the film, the book has a. Well feature a different book each week and share exclusive deals you wont find anywhere else. 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. Roger moore will always be best known to action fans as james bond.
The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012. Roger moores quinquagenarian bond may as well have been played by peter stringfellow. For starters, he never drove the iconic aston martin that all the other bonds have driven. Roger moore s bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents adventures on and off the big screen. But the much loved, and now much missed, 007 also starred in many other great adventure filled films. The james bond literary franchise is a series of novels and short stories, first published in 1953 by ian fleming, a british author, journalist, and former naval intelligence officer. 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. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks passion for books. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. As unavoidable as the premier league bond film the spy who loved me, with roger moore and barbara bach. This is a 1st edition from 2012 and comes unread in the original shrink wrapping.
Allstarunited artists i first became aware of james bond in 1989, which was. If james bond is a national icon, moore was a national treasure in his own right. Theres been an outpouring of tributes over the last week to the late roger moore. Roger moore skamtade friskt med james bondregissoren. 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. I would also like to thank sean connery with whom it would not have been. I heard about roger moores death during a walk in brooklyn on tuesday morning, when a young father looked up from his phone and. 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. Bond star roger moore, who has died, sent in the manuscript for his last, asyetuntitled book just two weeks ago, his publisher has revealed. 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. 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. 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. May 23, 2017 roger moore was the best bond because he was the gen x bond.
Personally, moonraker was not all that good but with most bond movies, even an average movie has interesting parts. After he died, on may 23, 2017, at his home in cransmontana, montana, switzerland. 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. Limited edition signed book by sir roger moore that has been limited to copies worldwide. Roger moore as james bond 007 avoids the pitfalls of both these types of problematic tomes. 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 acclaimed autobiography of the most loved of englishman actors sir roger moore, flemings 007 secret agent james bond from 19731985. The ultimate book on over 50 years of 007 moore, roger. 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. Roger moore doesnt usually come to mind when weeding out the best bond over the last 50 years. Oct 04, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. Roger moore was the best bond because he was the gen x bond. 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. 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.