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This book was published in 1987 and is obviously not a rare item, in 2004. The quality does deem it a five star but a three star at most. This book tries in itself try to do what was already attempted at a few years prior, a look at a 60s spy craze era tv series which while being the first, it was in no manner the best, with [...] yet improvised shows like I Spy, Mission Impossible and The Wild Wild West, surpassing the original in either action or realism. The last half of its 2nd year and the complete 3rd year proved its days were numbered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If it were not for this series, the above mentioned shows would certainly not have thrived! Those who praise this book too much need to realize that all books published on this series require perusal, not just this ego-inflating item.
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This is the best book on "The Man from UNCLE" ever written. I've read the UNCLE Files and they just don't compare to this book. All these negative reviews must be from younger people who were not around when this show first appeared. Everything they know about secret agents they got from Austin Powers.When I read they should use an Uzi and not the UNCLE special it reminds me of Scott Evil saying "why don't you just shoot him "and Dr. Evil saying "you just don't get it do you Scott" .
They just don't get it.
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Recently acquired the book, realizing its price has been upped while the material inside is dated, I read through the pages and found this series will hold absolutely no attraction to the present generation. While it may have fascinated a viewer yearning to recall his childhood in the 60s (and trying never to grow up or leave that time-period), it would never elicit even a spark from anyone of the 70s and afterward. The negative comments need to be taken seriously because their speakers have demonstrated the courage to break through the mold of steadfast starcrossed loyalty to present feasible constructive criticism.
Now another negative comment must be uttered: the inflated price screams "buy it and then sell it right away."
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Jon Heitland delves into incredible detail about how this wonderful, trend-setting spy series came into being, later essentially destroyed itself with self-parody & camp, then tried too late for redemption. Featuring interviews with surviving crew & cast, Heitland's exhaustive research provides far more than just a sentimental journey down memory lane -- he gives insight into a pop culture icon & the turbulent generation into which it was born & helped to shape. A must for any serious U.N.C.L.E. fan, & a cracking good read even for the most casual viewer.
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I can't quite figure out the problem the few negative reviewers have with the book. I think their problem is more with the UNCLE series than with the book, or with a childhood they'd rather not remember. If you liked the series (with the exception of most of the 3rd season, which many believe was a disaster, and Heitland explains why)you'll like the book. If you didn't like the series you'll understandably not think much of the book. I loved the series, and even though as an adult I can see its short-comings, I enjoyed the book because it touched that part of my imagination that was filled with awe and wonder by the show. At the age of 12 and 13 I did not want to see behind the scenes-- the fantasy was too wonderful. U.N.C.L.E. was real to me. As an adult I enjoy reading about the mechanics of the series and having a fuller knowledge of a show that helped my imagination to grow.
If you're a real Man From U.N.C.L.E. fan, do yourself a favor and buy the book.
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