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Christopher Wood segued from being the author of Confessions of a Window Cleaner to writing the screenplays for The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, two of the most successful James Bond movies ever made. Here he recounts his adventures in the wonderful world of 007.
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Christopher Wood is a funny man. His insights into the world of Bond are delectable. This book affords a very close analysis of the two James Bond films the author was involved with as screenwriter; The Spy Who Loved Me and the very similar Moonraker.
This book is essential reading for any Bond afficionado. I just wish he had written other Bonds.
This book is essential reading for any Bond afficionado. I just wish he had written other Bonds.
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this book is brillant, a must have for the serious bond fan, full of background material on the bond pictures,,,,get it now
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Now I am a big fan of JB007 and have read many associated publications. I'd held off buying this book for a while for no other reason than the films it deals with, The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, are two of my lesser favouites in the long-running series. But when I spotted the book in a linked advertisement a few weeks ago I decided it was worth trying.
For someone so closely involved with the writing of the storylines (certainly the second, since I understand he was one of many who "helped" re-write the former), Mr. Wood shows little attempt at providing much detail. I finished the book knowing virtually nothing new other than a few minor details. Whether this is because Mr. Wood doesn't recall too much or, perhaps, he is constrained by legal agreements about what he can disclose, I am not aware. I would have liked to have read about the process of producing the script, how things are decided upon, how - and why - things are rejected. I'm not suggesting such topics are ignored as Mr. Wood does mention scenes which were removed because of over-runs, or because Mr. Broccoli was in/not in favour; but it is so lightweight that it could be the school play he's discussing, not some multi-million pound film.
The book needs a serious editor review to remove numerous spelling/gramatical errors.
So, a few amusing anecdotes, details of globe-trotting and the odd comment about dialogue on the screen not coming from his pen ... but don't expect a "kiss and tell" exclusive.
For someone so closely involved with the writing of the storylines (certainly the second, since I understand he was one of many who "helped" re-write the former), Mr. Wood shows little attempt at providing much detail. I finished the book knowing virtually nothing new other than a few minor details. Whether this is because Mr. Wood doesn't recall too much or, perhaps, he is constrained by legal agreements about what he can disclose, I am not aware. I would have liked to have read about the process of producing the script, how things are decided upon, how - and why - things are rejected. I'm not suggesting such topics are ignored as Mr. Wood does mention scenes which were removed because of over-runs, or because Mr. Broccoli was in/not in favour; but it is so lightweight that it could be the school play he's discussing, not some multi-million pound film.
The book needs a serious editor review to remove numerous spelling/gramatical errors.
So, a few amusing anecdotes, details of globe-trotting and the odd comment about dialogue on the screen not coming from his pen ... but don't expect a "kiss and tell" exclusive.
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