by Roger Moore
First published 1973
Roger Moore steps into the role he has always wanted: James Bond. His personal diary captures every detail of creating Live and Let Die, from the first day of shooting to the final wrap. The cameras roll on elaborate action sequences, but behind the scenes, tempers flare between cast and crew. Jealousies surface over billing and screen time. Arguments erupt over script changes and directorial decisions. Stunt work brings real physical danger that extends beyond the planned thrills. Between takes, Moore navigates the complex social dynamics of a major film production, documenting romantic entanglements and professional rivalries with sharp wit. His daily entries reveal how the glamorous world of international filmmaking operates when the public is not watching. The diary shows Moore's journey from television actor to cinema icon, capturing both his excitement at landing the coveted role and his frank observations about the film industry's less polished moments.
Genres: biography, autobiography, action, film
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, celebrity
Period: 20th-century
189 pages · Paperback · Pan Books