Sir roger moore has played the iconic part of james bond on seven occasionsmatching sean connery for the most times an actor has played the role. Published in 1973, the book, sometimes titled roger moores james bond diary, is a frustratingly rare find for fans. The 7 best revelations from the new unauthorized james bond book. Roger moore books list of books by author roger moore. Peppered with fun facts and cheeky asides, actor roger moores book looking back on the golden anniversary of james bond onscreen is a treat for 007 fans. What made sir roger moore the best james bond fondly remembered sir roger moore, who has died at 89, showed how 007 could be warm, witty, beautifully dressedand still save the world. Roger moore news updates on the james bond actors death. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary.
Gareth owen who was responsible for organising roger moores book. A view to a kill is always regarded as one of the dullest films in the saga. Actor sir roger moore, best known for playing james bond, has died aged 89, his family has announced. Reflections on 50 years of james bond movies by roger moore 3. The james bond films by steven jay rubin, big 183 page paperback, 1983. For the first time, the agents watch hosted gadgets added by q.
We may have lost sir roger moore in 2017, but his words and legendary wit still live. To tie in with the release of his first james bond film, live and. 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. Since then, he has appeared in numerous novels and over 20 films.
File british actor roger moore, playing the title role of secret service agent 007, james bond, is shown on location in england in 1972. This was a fun book to listen to during a road trip. The bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history. Slightly stained on edge, cover creased, ow very good. As the over 1 billion dollar worldwide take of last years skyfall showed, james bond remains an iconic and beloved franchise. Out of print for over forty years, the 007 diaries introduces roger moores james bond diary to a new generation of fans. The book is well written, amusing as roger moore always seems to be in the bond movies and the 2 later books on the bond subject. The spy who loved me is a 1977 spy film and the tenth in the james bond series produced by eon productions, and the third to star roger moore as the fictional secret agent james bond. 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. 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. Roger moores james bond did what daniel craig couldnt. 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.
Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. I would also like to thank sean connery with whom it would not have been possible. 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. I grew up with roger moore in ivanhoe, the saint, maverick and then the saint, the persuaders and, of course james bond. A somewhat middleaged looking bond tries to snowboard his way out of russia with a secret document, with the beach boys playing in the. A book was published in 1973, and earlier in 2019 the book has finally made it to audio. Sir roger moore has died after a brief battle with cancer. James bond has been portrayed on film by actors sean connery, david niven, george lazenby, roger moore, timothy dalton, pierce brosnan and daniel craig, in twentysix productions. The james bond character was created by english author ian fleming in 1953. Roger moores james bond diary by roger moore goodreads. Was roger moore really ian flemings first choice to play james bond. Roger moore, who has thrilled millions the world ove.
Roger moore on why daniel craig is the best james bond. His most notable television role was playing the main character, simon templar, in the british television series the saint from 1962 to 1969. An mi6 agent assigned to look into the theft of a shuttle from the moonraker space programme. 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. Metro also credits moore for a more relaxed james bond. 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. Peppered with fun facts and cheeky asides, actor roger moores book looking back on the golden anniversary of james bond onscreen is a treat for 007 fans no other bond has managed to make 007 quite as charming and endearing as moore.
Though not considered as serious as connery, moore had a blast as bond, with 1977s the spy who loved me often considered one of the finest of the 23 bond films to date. Roger moore in a view to a kill 1985 the situation. It was directed by lewis gilbert and the screenplay was written by christopher wood and richard maibaum. Currently he is being portrayed by english actor daniel craig, but he has also been portrayed by sean connery, george lazenby, roger moore, timothy dalton and. In college, i took a film class and we watched cary grant in notorious. Of all the bond portrayals through the years, who do you think is the best. Roger moore denies racist comments about idris elba. I have always loved his humour, his englishness and, in this book, his honesty.
Buy a cheap copy of roger moore as james bond 007 book by roger moore. See more ideas about james bond, bond and james bond movies. Doesnt hurt that he has always been my favorite bond. The book opens with an acknowledgment to sean connery, with whom moore has been friends for many years. During his first outing as james bond, roger moore kept a daily diary. He was in his near 60s and he was jumping in bed with 30 yearolds, it is not believable anymore. Roger moore rights as he speaks, with some tongue in cheek, a slight condescending manner which is slightly selfdeprecating. Metros answer to this question is a resounding roger moore. Thats what makes 1973s roger moore as james bond 007 such a fascinating, jawdropping, and at times fucking surreal read. 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. Fleming completed a new novel annually at his goldeneye estate in jamaica, two of which were published posthumously in 1964. Roger moores 1973 book about the making of live and let. See all books authored by roger moore, including my word is my bond. It is always fun to watch sir roger moore in a bond film, but please, stop.
In 2012 the third man to play james bond sat down and wrote a book about his experience with the world of 007 from its inception to his part in it and even after leaving the role. 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 acting career stretched for more than 70 years, and it included a long and acclaimed tenure as the star of the. Sir roger moore also james bond, the saint simon templar. Sir roger moore portrayed the character of james bond in seven 007 films with a biting wit all his own. Back in 2012, as skyfall with daniel craig playing. Roger moores james bond did the one thing daniel craigs 007 couldnt. He brings those traits to bond on bond, inviting us to sit back and enjoy the ride.