Being James Bond Press Release

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‘BEING JAMES BOND: VOLUME ONE – POCKET EDITION’
RELEASED IN PAPERBACK
‘If James Bond can do it, YOU can do it!’

Ridgewood, New Jersey - August 30, 2010 - ‘Being James Bond’, the successful podcast which has been running for four years on iTunes (average rating 5-stars), has released ‘Being James Bond: Volume One - Pocket Edition’ as a paperback book.

‘Being James Bond: Volume One - Pocket Edition’ is a guidebook on living more like James Bond by
mastering the same skills that Bond has. ‘Being James Bond’ is a ‘How-to Guide’ on anything James Bond can do, or has done, and serves as an instruction manual for the reader to make James Bond’s knowledge and skills his own. This book, the first volume in a series of eight, is a collection of eight instructional
essays on the various abilities of James Bond. In addition to the introduction chapter, ‘Volume One’
explores such topics as playing Texas hold’em poker, learning to ski, traveling to London, drinks and mixology, horseback riding, bungee jumping, and even learning to fly an airplane. Informative and fun,
each chapter will bring the reader one step closer to being James Bond!

The 244-page book is also filled with positive testimonials from listeners of the ‘Being James Bond’
podcast, and is endorsed by Paul Kyriazi, film director and author of How to Live the James Bond Lifestyle, and Sandy Shepard, lifestyle trainer and author of Fempowerment: A Guide To Unleashing Your Inner
Bond Girl and The Fempowerment Playbook.

Copies of ‘Being James Bond: Volume One - Pocket Edition’ can be ordered at http://stores.lulu.com/beingjamesbond. Also available as a digital download.

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For more information on ‘Being James Bond: Volume One - Pocket Edition’ or to schedule an interview, please e-mail at headofsection@beingjamesbond.com.

Contact:Joseph Darlington
SNS Publishing
38 East Ridgewood Ave., No. 110
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
973-615-2226
headofsection@beingjamesbond.com
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Comments

  • PaperbillPaperbill FloridaPosts: 812MI6 Agent
    Question, is it worth buying the book or can you breeze through it on the computer?
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    I liked carrying the book around...putting notes in it, dog earring etc...
    Visit TheBondExperience
  • Donald GrantDonald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,251Quartermasters
    You go Joe!

    DG
    So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
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  • cris_19010689cris_19010689 Posts: 138MI6 Agent
    the links's fu*ked...
  • nms75nms75 United KingdomPosts: 1,233MI6 Agent
    cris_19010689 wrote:
    the links's fu*ked...

    Try this one: http://stores.lulu.com/beingjamesbond

    NMS
    A sense of humour is no laughing matter!
  • PaperbillPaperbill FloridaPosts: 812MI6 Agent
    Just put in being James Bond. I bought my paperback copy yesterday, can't wait for the arrival.
  • icsics Posts: 1,413MI6 Agent
    nice nice nice ;)
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  • David SchofieldDavid Schofield EnglandPosts: 1,528MI6 Agent
    edited September 2010
    Seen adds for this sort of thing before.

    A self-help book, then. On James Bond. Erm.

    'cos if you need to learn how to "be" James Bond - ie. non of this stuff comes naturally - then you're not really cut out for the lifestyle, are you?

    Sorry, I find such a book with a section entitled "travelling to London" rather sad.

    Unless, the whole thing's meant to be totally ironic???? :s
  • Head of SectionHead of Section Northern NJPosts: 204MI6 Agent
    David Schofield wrote:
    Seen adds for this sort of thing before.

    A self-help book, then. On James Bond. Erm.

    'cos if you need to learn how to "be" James Bond - ie. non of this stuff comes naturally - then you're not really cut out for the lifestyle, are you?

    Sorry, I find such a book with a section entitled "travelling to London" rather sad.

    Unless, the whole thing's meant to be totally ironic???? :s

    Thanks Mantis for posting my release, and thanks to all for the kind words and support!

    David, it's a fair observation/criticism, but with respect, I think it misses the point.

    In fairness, 'Being James Bond' is only a "self-help" book in the respect that no other category seems to really fit. The book/podcast doesn't claim to sell you a new 'lifestyle'; doesn't offer prosperity and riches and a sure fire way to score with babes. As you said, it's been done before.

    Rather, it's a series of essays on various skills that James Bond possesses. It doesn't demand that the reader learn and study all the skills in the book in order to be looked upon as a 'success' or a 'winner'. Instead, for fans like myself who think the James Bond films look like a lot of fun, the book is simply designed to provide the reader with information on certain Bond-related skills so that he or she may learn them for themselves. In short, it's meant to bring the 'fun' of being James Bond down to earth.

    Also, this book should spare the reader a lot of 'Idiots' and "Dummies' books for learning about certain Bond-related topics. If I may, I believe this book does a better job than many of the 'how-to' books that are out there. For example, when I was putting together the chapter on skiing, I referred to the 'For Dummies' book on Skiing. Almost 400 pages on anything and everything related to skiing, including the origins of skiing, what early skis were made of, etc., but nowhere in any of the books I read did it explain how to turn or stop. I think this chapter (and others) does an excellent job of giving the beginner all he/she needs to know on the topic, before handing them off to a qualified instructor.

    Also, I'm not sure why you would find a chapter on 'Traveling to London' to be "rather sad." The travel chapters are short, and are meant to highlight certain points of interest to the James Bond fan traveling abroad, and London certainly seemed like the most logical place to start. While the chapter offers a basic overview what the average tourist would want to know when visiting London, it zeroes in on specific Bond-related points of interest. For example, it points out well-known filming locations, and points out experiences which can still be enjoyed today, including shopping at Turnbull & Asser and Harrods, and enjoying dressed crab and a Black Velvet at Scott's Restaurant. I have done subsequent chapters/articles on visiting Paris and the Bahamas (among others) which will appear in future volumes.

    So is it meant to be 'ironic?' No I wouldn't say that, but as the title should suggest, there is a level of 'tongue-in-cheek' to it. As my sister used to say, "He wishes he was James Bond," to which I would wink and say with a smile, "James Bond wishes he was ME!" As I pointed out, it's not meant as a 'success' book, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. I don't claim to 'be' James Bond. I don't even claim to call myself the teacher, as much as I am a humble, but passionate student. But I'll also add, that while 'Being James Bond' does not sell itself as a 'be a better you', many who visit the BJB forum section have indeed embraced the concept as a means to strive to be better in all aspects of their lives -- and that's not a bad thing either.

    Thanks again all! ;)
    "Resurrection."
  • David SchofieldDavid Schofield EnglandPosts: 1,528MI6 Agent
    edited September 2010
    Head of Section wrote:
    David Schofield wrote:
    Seen adds for this sort of thing before.

    A self-help book, then. On James Bond. Erm.

    'cos if you need to learn how to "be" James Bond - ie. non of this stuff comes naturally - then you're not really cut out for the lifestyle, are you?

    Sorry, I find such a book with a section entitled "travelling to London" rather sad.

    Unless, the whole thing's meant to be totally ironic???? :s

    Thanks Mantis for posting my release, and thanks to all for the kind words and support!

    David, it's a fair observation/criticism, but with respect, I think it misses the point.

    In fairness, 'Being James Bond' is only a "self-help" book in the respect that no other category seems to really fit. The book/podcast doesn't claim to sell you a new 'lifestyle'; doesn't offer prosperity and riches and a sure fire way to score with babes. As you said, it's been done before.

    Rather, it's a series of essays on various skills that James Bond possesses. It doesn't demand that the reader learn and study all the skills in the book in order to be looked upon as a 'success' or a 'winner'. Instead, for fans like myself who think the James Bond films look like a lot of fun, the book is simply designed to provide the reader with information on certain Bond-related skills so that he or she may learn them for themselves. In short, it's meant to bring the 'fun' of being James Bond down to earth.

    Also, this book should spare the reader a lot of 'Idiots' and "Dummies' books for learning about certain Bond-related topics. If I may, I believe this book does a better job than many of the 'how-to' books that are out there. For example, when I was putting together the chapter on skiing, I referred to the 'For Dummies' book on Skiing. Almost 400 pages on anything and everything related to skiing, including the origins of skiing, what early skis were made of, etc., but nowhere in any of the books I read did it explain how to turn or stop. I think this chapter (and others) does an excellent job of giving the beginner all he/she needs to know on the topic, before handing them off to a qualified instructor.

    Also, I'm not sure why you would find a chapter on 'Traveling to London' to be "rather sad." The travel chapters are short, and are meant to highlight certain points of interest to the James Bond fan traveling abroad, and London certainly seemed like the most logical place to start. While the chapter offers a basic overview what the average tourist would want to know when visiting London, it zeroes in on specific Bond-related points of interest. For example, it points out well-known filming locations, and points out experiences which can still be enjoyed today, including shopping at Turnbull & Asser and Harrods, and enjoying dressed crab and a Black Velvet at Scott's Restaurant. I have done subsequent chapters/articles on visiting Paris and the Bahamas (among others) which will appear in future volumes.

    So is it meant to be 'ironic?' No I wouldn't say that, but as the title should suggest, there is a level of 'tongue-in-cheek' to it. As my sister used to say, "He wishes he was James Bond," to which I would wink and say with a smile, "James Bond wishes he was ME!" As I pointed out, it's not meant as a 'success' book, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. I don't claim to 'be' James Bond. I don't even claim to call myself the teacher, as much as I am a humble, but passionate student. But I'll also add, that while 'Being James Bond' does not sell itself as a 'be a better you', many who visit the BJB forum section have indeed embraced the concept as a means to strive to be better in all aspects of their lives -- and that's not a bad thing either.

    Thanks again all! ;)

    Joe

    I apologise if your book is intended to be a wider-ranging version of Gary Gibblin's "James Bond's London".

    However, the endorsement by Kriazi and the suggestion - from the press release - "that ‘Being James Bond’ is a ‘How-to Guide’ on anything James Bond can do, or has done, and serves as an instruction manual for the reader to make James Bond’s knowledge and skills his own. This book, the first volume in a series of eight, is a collection of eight instructional" would suggest otherwise.

    Most of us realise after age 14 that nothing "will bring the reader one step closer to being James Bond", whatever might be claimed.

    But I take this text only from the press release. So I guess it could be wrong.


    ;):s:s
  • Head of SectionHead of Section Northern NJPosts: 204MI6 Agent
    David Schofield wrote:
    Most of us realise after age 14 that...
    Cheers mate...

    If you ever actually read a chapter or listen to a podcast, I would be curious to know if your initial opinion changes.
    "Resurrection."
  • nms75nms75 United KingdomPosts: 1,233MI6 Agent
    I really don't get this deabte! James Bond is a fictional character, it is escapism and entertainment and not real life. While his character is loosely based on real spies of the Second World War he is, in reality, nothing like a real life person! This book, therefore, is also just part of that escapist fun so why the need to criticise the book in this particular way?

    Personally I won't be buying the book but for for those who want to read it as a bit of fun I fail to see the problem?!

    NMS
    A sense of humour is no laughing matter!
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,468MI6 Agent
    gareth-williams-929956928.jpg

    Shame this bloke didn't get hold of a preview copy....
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  • Head of SectionHead of Section Northern NJPosts: 204MI6 Agent
    nms75 wrote:
    I really don't get this deabte! James Bond is a fictional character, it is escapism and entertainment and not real life. While his character is loosely based on real spies of the Second World War he is, in reality, nothing like a real life person! This book, therefore, is also just part of that escapist fun so why the need to criticise the book in this particular way?

    Personally I won't be buying the book but for for those who want to read it as a bit of fun I fail to see the problem?!

    NMS

    No debate...

    I just wanted to make sure people actually know what the book is before they criticize. If you are a Bond fan who is interested in learning some of the specific skills that James Bond displays in the movies, such as learning to play poker, or taking up skiing, then I think this book will serve you well, and be an interesting read.

    ...if that isn't your particular brand of vodka, then that's ok too.

    No two Bond fans are alike, so surely a book like this is not for everyone. I just wanted to clarify that this book is not a 'lifestyle' book. Just because Paul K. was kind enough to offer some nice words about it, doesn't mean that the book is 'Paul K's Lifestyle: Part 2'.
    "Resurrection."
  • David SchofieldDavid Schofield EnglandPosts: 1,528MI6 Agent
    Okay, **** it, just ordered from Lulu.

    Let's see what this book's all about.

    For twenty quid of my own money, I can't say fairer than that, can I?
  • Head of SectionHead of Section Northern NJPosts: 204MI6 Agent
    David Schofield wrote:
    Okay, **** it, just ordered from Lulu.

    Let's see what this book's all about.

    For twenty quid of my own money, I can't say fairer than that, can I?
    That's ONE way to sell a book! ;)

    Yes, that's certainly more than fair. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers!
    "Resurrection."
  • David SchofieldDavid Schofield EnglandPosts: 1,528MI6 Agent
    Head of Section wrote:
    David Schofield wrote:
    Okay, **** it, just ordered from Lulu.

    Let's see what this book's all about.

    For twenty quid of my own money, I can't say fairer than that, can I?
    That's ONE way to sell a book! ;)

    Yes, that's certainly more than fair. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers!

    Joe

    For all my cynicism, I genuinely hope I do; I appreciate the hardwork and passion that must have gone into the project.

    Getting soft in my old age, aren't I? ;)
  • Head of SectionHead of Section Northern NJPosts: 204MI6 Agent
    David Schofield wrote:
    Joe

    For all my cynicism, I genuinely hope I do; I appreciate the hardwork and passion that must have gone into the project.

    Getting soft in my old age, aren't I? ;)
    I absolutely appreciate that David. This volume is the culmination of four-years worth of writing, and was definitely much tougher to put into book form than I had expected. (I'm hoping the next volumes will go much faster and smoother now that I have this experience under my belt.) And I genuinely appreciate the criticism; as I mentioned, this book was tough to describe, so it's helpful to know how people will receive it. This exchange has actually given me the idea to possibly re-write the 'Forward'.

    Incidentally, I also want to clarify -- while the concept absolutely positively does not claim to be 'lifestyle' or 'self-improvement' material, you will find a little of that between the lines. And a lot of the people who have taken a shine to the podcast over the years, have definitely taken it to the next level; the testimonials in the first few pages will illustrate this.

    But having said that -- trust me, I don't have the grapes to pawn myself as a model of success, just someone who has allowed his Bond obsession to inspire me to try new things. (And I'm willing to bet that you and I would agree on some of the cheesier "Be more like Bond" material out there.)

    David, I'll be genuinely interested in your opinion of it after you've had some time with it... Unless of course you hate it! ;)

    Thanks again!
    "Resurrection."
  • SilentSpySilentSpy Private Exotic AreaPosts: 765MI6 Agent
    I keep a paperback copy of Moonraker in my bag. Working on a custom McGinnis bookmark for it. I think a book on Being James Bond would be overkill for me. I am enjoying the podcasts so far!
    "Better late than never."
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