James Robertson Justice biography

[hoggers]

Originally Posted by Nick Dando But has anyone read the book? Nick

I'm the author of the JRJ book. It was supposed to be published in September this year but has been delayed until February 2008 as we've been waiting on foreword's from Leslie Phillips and The Duke of Edinburgh. Anyway, they're both in now but we thought it best to get Xmas well and truely over before publishing.

It's taken nearly four years to write but will hopefully be worth it. We've managed to track down his only living relative (that we know of) who has provided us with some fantastic photos. I think we're publishing just over 100 in the book.

If anyone would like a look at the cover please visit James Robertson Justice

Cheers,

Hoggers

[Steve Crook]

Originally Posted by hoggers I'm the author of the JRJ book. It was supposed to be published in September this year but has been delayed until February 2008 as we've been waiting on foreword's from Leslie Phillips and The Duke of Edinburgh. Anyway, they're both in now but we thought it best to get Xmas well and truely over before publishing. It's taken nearly four years to write but will hopefully be worth it. We've managed to track down his only living relative (that we know of) who has provided us with some fantastic photos. I think we're publishing just over 100 in the book. If anyone would like a look at the cover please visit James Robertson Justice Cheers, Hoggers

But you didn't answer the original question Hoggers
Is it a biogrovel or a worthwhile book?
But I suppose that's more for others to judge and I for one can't wait to get my copy

Steve

[hoggers]

Originally Posted by Steve Crook But you didn't answer the original question Hoggers Is it a biogrovel or a worthwhile book? But I suppose that's more for others to judge and I for one can't wait to get my copy Steve

It's certainly not a biogrovel Steve. JRJ led a pretty amazing life. Even outside of films he did more in a year than most could fit into a lifetime. And it was because of what he got up to outside of his career in films that helped us find a publisher. Had it not been such a good story I doubt we'd have succeeded.. During his life JRJ was a professional racing driver, professional Ice Hockey player, professional womaniser, fought in the Spanish Civil War (where he aquired a price on his head), worked for British Intelligence during WWII, killed several Germans, spoke twenty languages, was twice elected Rector of Edinburgh University, taught Price Charles how to fly falcons and appeared in around 80 films. There's obviously a heck of a lot more, but you get my gist.

[Steve Crook]

Originally Posted by hoggers It's certainly not a biogrovel Steve. JRJ led a pretty amazing life. Even outside of films he did more in a year than most could fit into a lifetime. And it was because of what he got up to outside of his career in films that helped us find a publisher. Had it not been such a good story I doubt we'd have succeeded.. During his life JRJ was a professional racing driver, professional Ice Hockey player, professional womaniser, fought in the Spanish Civil War (where he aquired a price on his head), worked for British Intelligence during WWII, killed several Germans, spoke twenty languages, was twice elected Rector of Edinburgh University, taught Price Charles how to fly falcons and appeared in around 80 films. There's obviously a heck of a lot more, but you get my gist.

That'll do for the first chapter
Looking forward to it

Steve

[dremble wedge]

You really couldn't make it up could you?

You've certainly got one sale here!

[hoggers]

Originally Posted by dremble wedge You really couldn't make it up could you? You've certainly got one sale here!

Cheers Dremble, I really hope you enjoy it!

[willan]

I have had mine ordered from Amazon for a couple of weeks now and was hoping to read it on Christmas day as it was to be a Christmas present. I am sure it will be worth reading once it appears but it does mean that I will now have to go to the pub on Christmas day to drown my sorrows.

[francesgumm]

Just ordered my copy from Amazon, cant wait to read it.

[Moor Larkin]

Originally Posted by hoggers There's obviously a heck of a lot more, but you get my gist.

....... erm...... and Cannes in 1957??

[Steve Crook]

'Scots' actor Justice outed as Londoner
Interview with Hoggers making revelations

Steve

[Windthrop]

Originally Posted by Steve Crook 'Scots' actor Justice outed as Londoner Interview with Hoggers making revelations Steve

Its an old story really - heard it years ago - the Niven one is very well known aswell. Whatever anyone says and I doubt the book will be a hatched job JRJ comes across as one of those naturally gifted, charismatic people who you don't come across too often.

[Moor Larkin]

Originally Posted by Steve Crook Interview with Hoggers making revelations

well call me an ignoramus... ( as if you hadn't) but I had never thought he was Scottish.......... particularly........

So I find out something new that turns out not to have been true.......

footage_library

[hoggers]

Originally Posted by Steve Crook 'Scots' actor Justice outed as Londoner Interview with Hoggers making revelations Steve

I haven't made much of the fact he was born in London. I don't think it matters. If a dog's born in a stable it doesn't make it a horse! It's not a very kind article really..

[Steve Crook]

Originally Posted by hoggers I haven't made much of the fact he was born in London. I don't think it matters. If a dog's born in a stable it doesn't make it a horse! It's not a very kind article really..

That's journalists for you. But it is publicity for the book

Steve

[batman]

Originally Posted by hoggers During his life JRJ was a professional racing driver, professional Ice Hockey player, professional womaniser, fought in the Spanish Civil War (where he aquired a price on his head), worked for British Intelligence during WWII, killed several Germans, spoke twenty languages, was twice elected Rector of Edinburgh University, taught Price Charles how to fly falcons and appeared in around 80 films.

I have just ordered a copy too .... I am really looking forward to reading it. 2008 looks good on the book front already with biogs of JRJ and Stanley Baker to look forward to.

Bats.