Spies on Screen

An astonishing piece of work which will form a cornerstone of any spy fan's library from now on. Spies on Screen is utterly comprehensive, but it is more than that. Burke has provided a judicious overview of each era of espionage on film and television and selected the keystones of the genre with intelligence and care. Along with his upcoming Encyclopedia of Spy Fiction it will prove to be utterly indispensable to anyone who has an interest in this great genre, which reflects the headlines of the day and delves deeply into the human psyche of loyalty and betrayal. Burke is a master chronicler who understands not just the classics of the genre but the comedies, action thrillers and satires too. It is impossible to imagine that this book will ever be bettered. The only problem is that we need to clone Burke so it can be updated forever -- Tim Shipman, Political Editor of The Spectator
An amazingly comprehensive survey of spy films and series - the first of its kind... A must-read for fans of espionage on the screen -- IS Berry, author of The Peacock and the Sparrow
Excellent guide to spies on film and TV... Highly recommended -- Paul Warner, author of A Spy in the Blood
At long last we have a comprehensive guide to the secret world on celluloid... Thinking Spybrarians - and even those that arenâ??t - should rush out and buy it in droves. If you havenâ??t got this on your shelf you should hang your head in shame -- Jason King * Spybrary *
Comprehensive without becoming dry, Spies on Screen works equally well as a history, a reference book and something to dip into simply to remind yourself of films and television series worth watching again... For anyone with even a passing enthusiasm for screen espionage, there is an enormous amount here to enjoy * Shots Magazine *