Deep Black

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Summary: The Real Truth
Review: Do you really want to know what the U.S. Goverment does behind closed doors ? How many nations do we have our fingers in ?? Answer: ALL OF THEM. A book that will give you nightmares and insite. Not for the faint of heart.

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Summary: Entertaining and informative
Review: Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. Being a fan of the fiction of Tom Clancy it's awesome to read about the reality of spies and their technology. What I thought was going to be a dull history lesson turned out to be a very well written and detailed account of some fascinating programs. It's really given me a new perspective on the world. I would recommend Deep Black to anyone who is interested in spy technology.

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Summary: Superb Reconnaissance Review (Paperback Edition)
Review: Simply the definitive book on US intelligence-gathering from air-vehicles, space-borne platforms and sub-surface systems. Burroughs work is thorough and informative. Though now dated by more than a decade's worth of technological improvements, the basics of intelligence and counter-intelligence systems are well-covered here. The sections on aircraft (RC-135, U-2, TR-1, A-12, SR-71) and satellites are simply fascinating.

GREAT photo section in the middle of the book, with pictures of the Russians' Black Com 2 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier under construction (KH-11 pic), a nice pic of an SR-71 in flight, an F-15 launching an ASAT weapon (30,000mph terminal speed!) and much more.

It's a shame this book is out-of-print. It would be nice to see a limited production run, perhaps a new edition. Mr. Burroughs, how about "Deep Black 2, The Next Generation"?

I have been fortunate enough to collect several hardcover editions of this book, including "like new" copies. I prefer the larger hardcover, but I miss my paperback copy which has disappeared. These are becoming collector's items, so if you find a decent copy at a good price, grab it!!! (I have several copies in my collection!!!)

This book, like most others, can be found in both the paperback and hardcover edition. I had the paperback first, but now prefer the hardcover edition. It does seem like the paperback is harder to find though.