Spies on Screen: From Silent to Streaming
Spies on Screen: From Silent to Streaming is a 288-page English-language guide to espionage in film and television. Its publisher says it covers more than 900 spy movies and series, pairing genre coverage with essays on the history and changing themes of screen espionage.
At a glance
- The publisher describes coverage of more than 900 spy films and series, spanning classic cinema and contemporary television.
- Essays connect espionage storytelling with geopolitics, surveillance, cyber warfare and global conflict.
- The guide is presented as useful both for finding unfamiliar titles and revisiting older ones.
Reference price: £12.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Broadly scoped reference for screen espionage, with film and television coverage across more than a century.
- Combines title coverage with cultural and historical discussion rather than offering only a list of recommendations.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Oldcastle Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 20 Oct. 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0857306332 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0857306333 |
| Weight listed | 250 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.8 x 2 x 12.9 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Film and television viewers looking for a wide-ranging guide to espionage stories.
- Readers interested in how spy entertainment reflects political and technological concerns.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical guide to real-world intelligence work rather than screen entertainment.
- Buyers who want a plot-free catalogue or a narrowly focused study of one franchise.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Spies on Screen cover?
The publisher says it covers more than 900 spy movies and series, with essays on the genre’s history, themes and relationship to real-world concerns.
Is this a guide to films, television or both?
The listing describes coverage of both spy films and television series.
What are the book’s listed publication details?
The listing gives a 288-page English-language edition from Oldcastle Books, with a publication date of 20 Oct. 2026.
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