Sean Connery: The Untouchable Hero [Paperback]

'A necessity for Connery and Bond fans' Los Angeles Times --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

More than a career chronicle, this biography includes the frankest and most in-depth interviews to date from Connery's family, friends, and co-stars. "A necessity for Connery and Bond fans".--Los Angeles Times.

Sean Connery is an enigma. Among European actors his achievements are unparalled. He was the backbone of the most lucrative movie series in history, handcrafting his big screen James Bond alongside Ian Fleming, Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, and he has extended his career from theatrical success through every genre of film, from screwball comedies to high drama.

Connery family members, friends and co-stars have contributed to this celebrated and intimate biography, the first major work on Connery, which has now been brought completely up to date, making it a book that every Bond fan and student of cinema will want on their shelves. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Michael Feeney Callan was born in Dublin and joined BBC television as a story editor. He wrote for series like The Professionals and also adapted Frederick Forsyth stories for Mobil Showcase Network in the US. As a director, his credits include the television series My Riviera, starring Joan Collins and Roger Moore, and documentaries on the Beach Boys and animators Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. He is the author of a number of novels and biographies of Julie Christie, Anthony Hopkins, Richard Harris and, most recently Robert Redford. His new novel Did You Miss Me? has also just been published. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.