Who's Who In Spy Fiction
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good, slight yellowing. Markings: No markings noted. Binding: Firm, no loose pages.
A comprehensive reference work for lovers of espionage literature, Who's Who in Spy Fiction presents an authoritative A-to-Z guide to the characters, authors, and agencies that populate the world of spy fiction. Donald McCormick chronicles the genre's most iconic figures — from James Bond to George Smiley — alongside the real-world intelligence tradecraft that inspired their creation. Written with wit and scholarly precision, the book details the rich history of espionage storytelling, tracing its roots from early adventure yarns through to the sophisticated Cold War thrillers of the twentieth century. It serves as an indispensable companion volume for readers seeking to understand the legends, conventions, and creative minds that shaped one of the most enduring genres in popular fiction.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good, slight yellowing. Markings: No markings noted. Binding: Firm, no loose pages.
A comprehensive reference work for lovers of espionage literature, Who's Who in Spy Fiction presents an authoritative A-to-Z guide to the characters, authors, and agencies that populate the world of spy fiction. Donald McCormick chronicles the genre's most iconic figures — from James Bond to George Smiley — alongside the real-world intelligence tradecraft that inspired their creation. Written with wit and scholarly precision, the book details the rich history of espionage storytelling, tracing its roots from early adventure yarns through to the sophisticated Cold War thrillers of the twentieth century. It serves as an indispensable companion volume for readers seeking to understand the legends, conventions, and creative minds that shaped one of the most enduring genres in popular fiction.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good, slight yellowing. Markings: No markings noted. Binding: Firm, no loose pages.
A comprehensive reference work for lovers of espionage literature, Who's Who in Spy Fiction presents an authoritative A-to-Z guide to the characters, authors, and agencies that populate the world of spy fiction. Donald McCormick chronicles the genre's most iconic figures — from James Bond to George Smiley — alongside the real-world intelligence tradecraft that inspired their creation. Written with wit and scholarly precision, the book details the rich history of espionage storytelling, tracing its roots from early adventure yarns through to the sophisticated Cold War thrillers of the twentieth century. It serves as an indispensable companion volume for readers seeking to understand the legends, conventions, and creative minds that shaped one of the most enduring genres in popular fiction.
