Bond on Bond : reflections on 50 years of James Bond movies

Format:

Book

Title:

Bond on Bond : reflections on 50 years of James Bond movies

Other title(s):

Reflections on fifty years of James Bond movies

Author:

Moore, Roger, 1927-2017.

ISBN:

9780762782819

9780762793006

Edition:

Lyon Press ed.

Publication Information:

Guilford, Conn. : Lyons Press, 2012.

Physical Description:

224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Bond on beginnings -- Bond on villains -- Bond on girls -- Bond on gadgets -- Bond on cars -- Bond on style -- Bond on location -- Bond on Bonds -- Bond behind the scenes -- Bond on screen -- Bond on films.

Summary:

The Bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marked its fiftieth anniversary. To celebrate these films and their cultural heritage, 007 himself Roger Moore has written a book that features all the Bond movies, along with an account of his own involvement in them. From the girls to the villains, the cars to the cocktails, the gadgets, locations and everything else, this book is illustrated with hundreds of iconic images from all the films plus many previously unseen photos from the Bond archive. This is the ultimate James Bond book, written by the ultimate insider, with all the affection and good humor he brought to the role.

Personal Subject:

Bond, James (Fictitious character)

Bond, James (Fictitious character) (OCoLC)fst00835871

Subject(s):

James Bond films -- History and criticism.

Genre:

Autobiographies.

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Added Author:

Owen, Gareth, 1973-

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Woodburn Public Library	791.4375 Moore 2012	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Library	791.43 MOO	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

The Bond movies remain the longest continually running film series in movie history, and 2012 marks its fiftieth anniversary. To celebrate these universally adored films, their cultural history, and wide appeal, Sir Roger Moore, KBE, has written a book that features all the Bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of his own involvement in them. From the girls to the villains, the cars to the cocktails, and oh so many gadgets, Bond on Bond has it all. This sumptuous book is illustrated with over 400 hundred iconic images from all the films including many previously unseen photos from the Bond archive as well as photos from Moore's personal collection. And while there have been other actors that have taken on the coveted role of James Bond, Moore, the longest starring 007, is certainly one of the most renowned and beloved. Written with all the affection and good humor he brought to the role, his charming wit and charismatic personality come through on every page. This the ultimate Bond book, written by the ultimate insider, and for this reason, Bond on Bond is not to be missed. It will dazzle and delight 007 fans of all ages and with out a doubt, leave them feeling both shaken and stirred.

Author Notes

Sir Roger Moore is best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven films between 1973 and 1985 and for his role as Simon Templar in the long-running British television series The Saint. Born in London in 1927, he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1991 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003.