Where did James Bonds creator; Ian Fleming; gain inspiration for his character? What was Ian Flemings original name for his spy?Who wrote the James Bond theme?How did JFK influence the release of From Russia with Love?An essential companion for every Bond fan; this book will unearth a plethora of surprising and intriguing facts about the much-loved fictional spy; and the books and films he has starred in. Brimming with strange and amusing stories about the Bond actors; from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig; behind-the-scenes tidbits from the film sets; and amazing facts about Ian Flemingrsquo;s original novel; the brief; accessible and entertaining pieces make this the perfect book to dip in to.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great Contemporary Pianists Speak for ThemselvesBy RosecamFor anyone who has ever attempted to play the piano or who has enjoyed listening to a great performer. this is your book. Those interviewed speak about their early years. the compulsion each felt to follow such a demanding career. the teachers who guided them. their attitudes towards performing in concert versus recording. Glenn Gould. for instance. hated the former produced most of his work in recording studios whereas several other performers seemed to revel in public demonstrations of their craft. Some talk of technique. others recall little of their early training other than that it seemed to work. No two pianists had quite the same experiences; some knew from a very early age that this was to be their career while others became seriously committed only later. Some enjoyed the travel. others did not. Some managed to combine career with family. others did not. Each presented a unique sample of a successful career with appetite whetted for more detail of each life.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Books.By EDRWonderful documentation to the point of piano playing and careers. Same goes for the marvelous "The Great Pianists" by Schonberg. Witty. enlightening. entertaining and above all. informative.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good book despite some minor technicalitiesBy kcgThis is a very interesting book and although dated. is still relevant with regards to the world of the professional pianist. Although no two pianists are completely alike. there still are common threads which connect those with the lifestyle of a professional. classical pianist. I would have given the book a five-star review. however. it is full of misspellings including a recurring "conceit" for "concert". Nevertheless. it is a good read.
