Being a Scot by Sean Connery and Murray Grigor. Published in London by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2008. First edition, first printing. Hardcover in dustwrapper, 311 pages, illustrated.
Boldly signed by Sean Connery on the publisher's bespoke bookplate, affixed to the title page.
Universally known for his portrayal of James Bond, 007, Sean Connery was an accomplished, Oscar-winning actor who remained proud of his ordinary, humble background and beginnings.
Being a Scot is not so much an autobiography as a series of essays exploring how Connery was shaped by his Scottish upbringing, culture, and history. Peppered with autobiographical insights, it offers a revealing portrait of one of the world's most popular film stars.
