Moore took on the role with a grain of salt, not to mention. A definitive ranking of roger moores james bond movies. October 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the james bond film series and this book is sure to become a rare collectors item. May 23, 2017 all seven of roger moores james bond performances, ranked. Roger moore signed hardcover book, my word is my bond.
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. Owen accompanied sir roger to norwich, where a thousand copies of his bond memoir were autographed a signed book is a sold book, and. This is a 1st edition from 2012 and comes unread in the original. Get your dose of ian flemings spy from sean connery to daniel craig with our expert online coverage and a rich, colour print magazine dedicated to spies. 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. Throughout all his films roger moore has provided bond fans with excellent performances and truly comical moments.
Roger moore james bond 007 mi6 the home of james bond. Reading her fathers final book of memories was a bittersweet experience for deborah. Oct 04, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. For an entire generation of 20somethings roger moore was james bond. 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. Moores bond is at once both familiar and somewhat bizarre. Sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. Fans either laughed along or waited it out for seven films until the next 007 it turned out to be timothy dalton showed up.
Roger moore was the best bond because he was the gen x. Following his death in may he left behind his unbeaten record of. Roger moore signed my word is my bond 2008 1st edition book 007 james bond comes fully certified with certificate of authenticity and tamperevident hologram. Dec 23, 20 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. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. From the girls to the villains, from the cars to the cocktails, from the gadgets to the sets, this beautiful book is illustrated with many iconic images from all the films plus many previously unseen shots. Moore took a rare departure from a heroic role by starring in the psychological thriller the man who haunted himself 1970, about a man who may have a doppelganger preying on him at work. Roger moore had the greatest gadgets in the history of bond. 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. He was the oldest bond ever hired, taking on the role when he was 45. 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. Signed by roger moore bond on bond signed limited edition of.
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. This stunning series of james bond covers were the paperback presence of ian flemings character during the height of its fame in the and the sean connery films. In the spy who loved me, bond is as calm as ever, and as smooth as ever. For authentic autographed memorabilia of roger moore and many. Buy bond on bond by roger moore from waterstones today. Roger moores bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents. All seven of roger moores james bond performances, ranked. 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. The book, my word is my bond, was first published in september, 2008. May 23, 2017 with the news that actor roger moore died earlier today in switzerland at 89, we can think of no better way to memorialize him than to consider his best bond car. Bond on bond signed slipcase limited edition by sir 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. A toast to roger moore, films least serious, most downto. Roger moore seemed like more of a lover than a fighter as james bond, but on his watch, 007 was always a gentleman. May 23, 2017 his bond was more of a charmer than a fighter, more of a stirrer than was the shaker embodied by the first bond, scotsman sean connery. This edition has been personally hand signed by roger moore directly into the book. Roger moore signed my word is my bond 2008 1st edition. 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 book opens with an acknowledgment to sean connery, with whom moore has been friends for many years. Oct 15, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. Nov 19, 2012 sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. Of all the actors to have played bond, moore is the only one not to have spent any screen time as bond in an aston martin.
Roger moore signed book bond on bond autographed 1st edition james bond 007. At age 45 in 1973, he was the oldest actor to take over the role. Roger moore, suave actor who held james bond role the longest. May 23, 2017 roger moore, the suave british actor who put romance before ruthlessness in his portrayal of james bond in seven of the famous franchises films, has died. Whenever roger moore, who will be 87 on tuesday, gets depressed thinking about all his movie friends who have gone to that great cutting room in the.
Being eternally known as james bond has no downside ruth huntman the actor, 86, on the women in his life, his humanitarian work. Roger moore finally reveals his favourite 007 actors sir roger moore has revealed his favourite james bond actors and is. A toast to roger moore, films least serious, most downtoearth 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. Moores world was instead a sort of middleground where outandout reboots simply didnt exist these became more pronounced with the three subsequent versions yet bondascharacter, sevenplus films in, was worn out enough that some playfulness was necessary. With the news that actor roger moore died earlier today in switzerland at 89, we can think of no better way to memorialize him than to consider his best bond car. 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.
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. Came across some vintage james bond book covers by pan books done by raymond hawkey that lo. Roger moore really wanted was to star with morecambe and wise. Roger moores daughter reveals bond stars heartbreaking final diary entries just weeks before his death.
Sep 11, 2017 roger moores daughter reveals bond stars heartbreaking final diary entries just weeks before his death. Whenever roger moore, who will be 87 on tuesday, gets depressed thinking about all his movie friends who have gone to that great cutting room in the sky, he recalls a story another friend up. 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. Sir roger moore, who played the original james bond in the official film series between 1973 and 1985, will be making an appearance in new york city to sign copies of his new book bond on bond. Limited edition signed book by sir roger moore that has been limited to copies worldwide. Not to be confused with the separate edition of 5000.
Roger moore signed my word is my bond 2008 1st edition book. His bond was more of a charmer than a fighter, more of a stirrer than was the shaker embodied by the first bond, scotsman sean connery. Jun 04, 2020 another time in april 2009 when he was in town to promote the swedish edition of his autobiography, mitt namn ar moore roger moore, cowritten by our friend and sir rogers pa, gareth owen. Roger moore signed autographs at the today show in new york city. 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.
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. 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. Roger moores best bond cars the late roger moore might have had the biggest impact on volvo p1800 sales, but his coolest onscreen car was a lotus esprit s1. Today, roger moore, the actor who played bond through seven films from 1973 to 1985. 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. The book takes a look at all the james bond films, with particular interest paid to sir roger s time as britains mostfamous fictitious superspy. This newlook paperback edition is the perfect gift for. At 57, he was again the oldest actor play the role in. 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. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. The autobiography by roger moore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of bond or, every man his own 007 is a book by kingsley amis which was first published by jonathan cape in 1965. 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.
Sir roger moore meets young bond fan at bond on bond book signing. Sir roger moore at bond on bond book signing itv news. The best thing about roger moores james bond was his sense of humour,the best thing about. Roger moore signing autographs at the today show in. Bond walks over and after mentioning a few words, coldly and purposefully gives the car a good kick over the edge sending him to his death. To celebrate the film franchises wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies. Roger moore signed book my word is my bond james bond 007. The autobiography of sir roger moore, who played james bond from 19731985, longer than any actor. 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.
The fact also hes still actively engaging with fans, book signing etc, despite. Moores portrayal of the character solidified a bond that was part of a tradition. 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. Roger moore signed book my word is my bond james bond 007 hardcover 11 comes fully certified with certificate of authenticity and tamperevident hologram. Bond on bond is an outstanding collection of artistic ideas that went into these films from the pen of sir roger moore. The ultimate book on over 50 years of 007 moore, roger. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks. I would also like to thank sean connery with whom it would not have been. In ian flemings james bond novels, bill tanner is ms chief of staff and a recurring character throughout the series. Sir roger moore, who originated and played the title role in the james bond film series from 1973 to 1985, will be making a special appearance in new york city next month to meet with fans and sign copies of bond on bond.
James bond star roger moore has died after a short battle with cancer. Roger moore was the best bond because he was the gen x bond. The ultimate book on over 50 years of 007 paperback your local waterstones may have stock of this item. Roger moore, the suave british actor who put romance before ruthlessness in his portrayal of james bond in seven of the famous franchises films, has died.
About the book the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a uncef ambassador. May 23, 2017 a toast to roger moore, films least serious, most downtoearth bond. Signed by roger moore bond on bond signed limited edition. Roger moore, suave actor who held james bond role the. Oct 16, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. Free postage and packing for the uk for other countries of the world. Roger moore passed away on tuesday at the age of 89. This is a 1st edition from 2012 and comes unread in the original shrink wrapping. Sir roger moore meets young bond fan at bond on bond book.
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