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Côte d'Azur: Exploring the James Bond connections in the South of France
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Product Description Côte d'Azur: Exploring the James Bond connections in the South of France The allure of the French Riviera, or the Côte d'Azur as it is variously known, needs little or no introduction. The landscape, the wealth, the film stars, the artists, the Belle Epoque architecture and the azure sea have all ensured the longevity of its rightful place in stunning coast lines and picturesque villages to soak up. That in various forms, James Bond has left his mark in such pantheons of beauteous geography is no surprise. But just what are they, and in how many forms? From his time living in Villefranche sur Mer in the summer of 2019, author Simon Firth documents, dissects and discusses the locations for: The Films, Diamonds Are Forever, Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye The Books, ROLE OF HONOUR and FOREVER AND A DAY The Residences of Sir Sean Connery, Sir Roger Moore and David Niven The Cannes Film Festival and the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel And an unfinished 1958 version of CASINO ROYALE and the 'What If..' locations. To widen the context and to add colour, the Riviera Life and its people accompany the journey with eye-catching imagery, in the definitive account of James Bond in the Côte d'Azur. With a Foreword written by Gareth Owen, Sir Roger Moore's former Personal Assistant. Review Simon Firth takes you on a colourful ride through the cinematic landscape created in the South of France. His passion for the picturesque towns and their connection to James Bond makes for a wonderful read in the style of Ian Fleming himself. Anyone, either Bond fan, general film fan or lover of breathtaking destinations, will find this travelogue a wonderful and useful addition to his or her library. - Martijn Mulder (author of "ON THE TRACKS OF 007", "YOLT50 GUIDE TO JAPAN" and "JAMES BOND'S GUIDE TO THAILAND") About the Author SIMON FIRTH became interested in, and subsequently hooked on the world of James Bond from a) being asked by his father to come back downstairs from bed to watch on TV Dr No and, months later, Thunderball and b) being taken to the cinema to see The Spy Who Loved Me as a family outing. Being of responsible age sufficient to taking buses by the time Moonraker was released sealed his fate and a collection was subsequently embarked upon. While in awe of the present day's dissection of the subject matter of James Bond into its infinite parts; Clothes, Cars, Food, Drink, Books, Films, Graphic Novels and the multitudinous contributors and content makers plying their knowledgeable and artistic creativity to discuss such, it is the poster artwork that by and large was the greater attraction within. But a love for Villefranche sur Mer and the surrounding countryside from working holidays abroad in the 1980s and a couple of subsequent holidays ensured that Simon would briefly enter the Locations department; with all due deference to those who have steadily worked their way up this explicit ladder. For all things professional, he is a self-employed contract Project Manager working in the Telecommunications and Media sector. MARTIJN MULDER ('71) is a freelance writer, journalist and designer. In the 1995 he managed to combine his passion for travel with his passion for James Bond by starting The James Bond Locations Page. This website was later turned into ON THE TRACKS OF 007, and a travel guide to the Bond locations was published in 2008. Onthetracksof007.com is the largest fan community for everyone who loves the James Bond lifestyle and exotic destinations. GARETH OWEN: Having graduated from Bangor University with a degree in Applied Physics and Electronics he, in his own words, put it to good use by ... running away to join the film industry! Setting up office at Pinewood Studios he ran his own production company and in 1999 branched out into writing film-industry related articles for trade magazines. This lead him to writing his first book, 'The Pinewood Story', the history of the famous s
