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[Bill]

doublenoughtspy:

Just a quick question: Any way of purchasing a signed copy from you? If not, I will just order from Amazon!

Bill

[Jeff007]

After all this excitement on in this thread I couldn't resist making a purchase! Order placed.

[TheSaint]

You never ordered on Amazon? Really? Never?

God, I agreed to let them have all my and my decendant's earnings for the next hundred years. They're practically supplying everything in my house, might as well send them my monthly pay cheque and go begging for food. If they insisted they could make me wear an Amazon-collar as a mark of my peonage.

God, to meet one of the last free men; on the internet, of all places...

LMAO-well said.

[doublenoughtspy]

I absolutely adore the cover art you've used, first time I've seen that image of Lazenby before, very stylish IMO.

Really tempted by this book, pay day is just a few weeks away now...

Thanks Shaun,

I love the image as well (it came from a French photographic agency) and knew the instant I saw it that I had found the cover for the book!

I appreciate that you will (hopefully) be spending part of your hard earned paycheck on it. I can guarantee you that if you love this film even a fraction of the amount I do, that the book will be worth every penny.

[Dr. Metz]

I just got the book today in the mail, i skimmed through a few of the pages and noticed that there were many, many pictures, some i hadn't even seen before. This looks like a great read, nice job doublenoughtspy.

[lazenbyland]

I've ordered a copy on Amazon and looking forward to it. Will write a review on Lazenbyland in due course.

[Professor Dent]

Excellent. I just ordered my copy & I'm looking forward to reading it.

[DLibrasnow]

Interesting, I was not aware of this book, but the author is CBn's own Doublenaughtspy.

I remember him telling me after we had met with Licence to Kill's Priscilla Barnes that he was working on this book but did not know he had completed it. This is a definite purchase.

I am hoping that one day MGM get's doublenoughtspy to record an audio commentary for On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. His passion for the movie is infectious.

[FLEMINGFAN]

It is a wonderful book and the finest coverage of ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE that has ever been undertaken.

It excels in all areas from the literary side to the final release print and, while some may think it is a bit 'pricey', one truly gets the 'bang for the buck' that very few publications regarding James Bond EVER deliver.

Highly recommended and will make one wish for a book like this for the other 21 007 motion pictures.

Top marks, Charles, and all the best with it.

[TheSaint]

Highly recommended and will make one wish for a book like this for the other 21 007 motion pictures.

After reading it, that's what I wished for, albeit for only 19 other Bond films.

[Mr. Blofeld]

Damnable luck, but I probably can't twist my parents' arms into purchasing this, even though the synopsis has me foaming at the mouth...

[Qwerty]

Easily one of the best-researched, well-documented--and best of all--most enjoyable books I've ever laid my hands on.

And most happily for me, I haven't even finished it yet.

[AliasTheJester]

I'm amazed (in a good way) that such a book should be made now; that it has been is a testament to how well contemporary publishing can cater to niche interests

[doublenoughtspy]

Guess who just broke into the Top 10 list at Amazon for movie reference?

http://www.amazon.co...hrsr_b_1_4_last

[Trident]

Guess who just broke into the Top 10 list at Amazon for movie reference?

http://www.amazon.co...hrsr_b_1_4_last

Splendid, congratulations!

[Jeff007]

Guess who just broke into the Top 10 list at Amazon for movie reference?

http://www.amazon.co...hrsr_b_1_4_last

Splendid, congratulations!

Well done! Awaiting the arrival of my copy.

[MarkA]

Absolutely fantastic book. The amount of research and effort that went in to it is incredible. Something the film thoroughly deserves. Pity Peter Hunt never saw it.
One minor error OHMSS debuted on British TV on 4th September 1978, not 1983. I was there.

[lazenbyland]

One minor error OHMSS debuted on British TV on 4th September 1978, not 1983. I was there.

I second that. 4th Sept 1978 is not a day I am likely to forget.

I do remember the April 1983 shwoing which was the third UK showing for the film. This was just after the launch of our new Channel 4 and The Avengers was being shown so Diana Rigg had a new legion of fans at the time. The trailers on TV were all about her being in it.

[David Schofield]

Bond movie books are usual lousy, self-indulgent retreads of well worn and well known facts. Chuck in the latest movie, reheat and serve. Most writers seem only to be in it to get their name on the Bond bookshelf and claim themselves as some kind of expert. An expert would know better than to publish.

There have, however, been two classics we have been lucky enough to have enjoyed in recent years. Both are must haves.

The first is Robert Sellers' "The Battle for Bond". Priceless.

The second is Charles Helfenstein's book here. Absolutely marvellous.

Both MUST be on the shelf of EVERY serious Bond fan.

Oh, and like MarkA and lazenbyland, I'd concur on the UK ITV debut. As they said, I was there. Supporting OHMSS against the accepted view.

[THX-007]

Order placed. Can't wait to get it =)

[Jeff007]

Amazon tells me today that my copy has shipped so only a few days to go till I get it!

[Major Tallon]

Well worth the price. This is a major work of Bond scholarship.

[Gobi-1]

This is the first I've heard about it. I just placed my order.

[Jeff007]

Just arrived and fast. Just flipping through it all I can say is wow. Can't wait to start to read it.

[doublenoughtspy]

Just arrived and fast. Just flipping through it all I can say is wow. Can't wait to start to read it.

Glad it arrived. I hope you enjoy it. Maybe you'll have to edit your earlier post where you said "I don't think it's anything special."

[Jeff007]

Just arrived and fast. Just flipping through it all I can say is wow. Can't wait to start to read it.

Glad it arrived. I hope you enjoy it. Maybe you'll have to edit your earlier post where you said "I don't think it's anything special."

Well what's written is written but I stand corrected, sir!

Everyone on CBn should be buying this.

[Professor Dent]

Got my copy a few days ago & I'm still checking out all of the photos. There are so may that I've never seen. For some reason, the one on page 209 seems to strike my fancy. Now, I just need to find some time to read it! Congrats on putting together such a fantastic book, Charles.

[SecretAgentFan]

doublenoughtspy, after this book I want to see you writing such an extensive outing for all other Bond films. When can you start?

[MarcAngeDraco]

My copy is now in transit. I haven't been this excited for a book to arrive in a rather long time...

[DAN LIGHTER]

The cover is quite intimidating with Lazenby following one around with that gun no matter what angle you look at it.

Congratulations doublenoughtspy. Id imagine Lazenby himself would treasure this labour of love.