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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. 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. Came across some vintage james bond book covers by pan books done by raymond hawkey that lo. 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. 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. 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. This is a 1st edition from 2012 and comes unread in the original shrink wrapping. October 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the james bond film series and this book is sure to become a rare collectors item. 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. Roger moore signed my word is my bond 2008 1st edition book. Roger moore signed book my word is my bond james bond 007.
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. A toast to roger moore, films least serious, most downtoearth bond. 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. Roger moore had the greatest gadgets in the history of bond. Roger moore signed my word is my bond 2008 1st edition. 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. A definitive ranking of roger moores james bond movies. This is a 1st edition from 2012 and comes unread in the original. This edition has been personally hand signed by roger moore directly into the book. About the book the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. In ian flemings james bond novels, bill tanner is ms chief of staff and a recurring character throughout the series. Moore took on the role with a grain of salt, not to mention.
Roger moores daughter reveals bond stars heartbreaking final diary entries just weeks before his death. Roger moore really wanted was to star with morecambe and wise. For an entire generation of 20somethings roger moore was james bond. Fans either laughed along or waited it out for seven films until the next 007 it turned out to be timothy dalton showed up. 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 by roger moore, signed abebooks. Oct 04, 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. 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. 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. Oct 15, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. 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. 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. Buy bond on bond by roger moore from waterstones today. Sir roger moore meets young bond fan at bond on bond book signing. Reading her fathers final book of memories was a bittersweet experience for deborah. Roger moore signing autographs at the today show in.
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. 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. 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. To celebrate the film franchises wonderful heritage, roger moore has written a book that features all the bond movies. Roger moores bond on bond is a gossipy scrapbook of the british secret agents. Sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a uncef ambassador. 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. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The fact also hes still actively engaging with fans, book signing etc, despite.
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. The book, my word is my bond, was first published in september, 2008. Roger moore finally reveals his favourite 007 actors sir roger moore has revealed his favourite james bond actors and is. Throughout all his films roger moore has provided bond fans with excellent performances and truly comical moments. Roger moore signed hardcover book, my word is my bond. 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. 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. 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. 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 passed away on tuesday at the age of 89. 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.
Sir roger moore at bond on bond book signing itv news. At 57, he was again the oldest actor play the role in. He was the oldest bond ever hired, taking on the role when he was 45. This newlook paperback edition is the perfect gift for. Oct 16, 2012 the bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. 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. 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. 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.
James bond star roger moore has died after a short battle with cancer. The book opens with an acknowledgment to sean connery, with whom moore has been friends for many years. Why roger moore is the best bond one room with a view. A toast to roger moore, films least serious, most downto. 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. Following his death in may he left behind his unbeaten record of. Moores bond is at once both familiar and somewhat bizarre.
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