Spies on Screen

From Hitchcock to Herron, Spies on Screen is the first comprehensive modern guide to the espionage genre, covering the British and American films and television series that have defined it, alongside their international influences. Featuring more than 900 case studies, this extensive reference explores every major spy movie and TV series, from romance and escapism to explosive action and gritty realism. Written by a lifelong enthusiast of espionage on screen, each entry includes details on directors, key actors, writers, plot summaries, and the real-world and fictional inspirations behind the stories. Through a series of compelling and accessible essays, the book traces the trends, themes, and transformations of screen espionage across more than a century of global conflict, intrigue, and political change. Read more