by Roger Moore
First published 2012
Sir Roger Moore draws on his years as James Bond to chronicle the film series that became cinema's longest running franchise. Writing in 2012 for the fiftieth anniversary, Moore covers every Bond movie from the beginning through his own seven-film tenure as 007. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time on set, revealing the personalities behind the iconic villains and Bond girls he worked with. Moore examines the evolution of the franchise's signature elements: the exotic locations where crews filmed, the increasingly sophisticated gadgets Q provided, the luxury cars Bond drove, and even the cocktails he ordered. The book combines Moore's personal memories with analysis of the entire series, illustrated with famous images from all the films plus rare photographs never published before. Moore brings the same wit and charm to his writing that he displayed on screen, offering both celebration and gentle humor. For fans of the beloved spy series, Moore provides an insider's perspective on how the films captured global audiences and maintained their popularity across generations.
Genres: history, action, biography-memoir, film
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-perspective
Setting: United Kingdom
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
224 pages · Hardcover · Lyons Press