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June 11, 2009
Hello and welcome! If you stopped by looking for information and insights into all things espionage--from fact, fiction, and film to TV, soundtracks, the classic and the obscure--you've come to the right place! Here at Spywise.net, you'll find answers to questions like--just how much reality is in spy movies and novels? What are the behind the scenes stories of films of the past and what's coming in the future? What are insiders saying about spy projects in and beyond the world of 007?
In the files here at Spywise.net, you'll discover unique perspectives into every aspect of the real and fantastic in exclusive interviews with actors, film directors, producers, writers, musicians, and comic-book publishers. Here are memories of former intelligence agents and talks with hot new novelists. Here are resources for researchers you can't find anywhere else.
All this is brought to you by internationally recognized spy expert Dr. Wesley Britton, author of four non-fiction books including The brand-new Encyclopedia of TV Spies coming from Bear Manor Media in March 2009! For Praeger Publishers, Wes also wrote the highly-acclaimed Spy Television (2004), Beyond Bond: Spies in Fiction and Film (2005), and Onscreen and Undercover: The Ultimate Book of Movie Espionage (2006).
Britton’s reputation as an espionage authority has led to interviews on radio shows broadcast from Australia to Ireland. In addition, Wes was a frequent co-host for “Talking Television With Dave White,” and is now a regular interviewer for “Dave White Presents” on California station, KSAV. Wes has been invited to appear at such venues as the International Spy Museum and the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention. He’s been interviewed by the BBC, the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers, and his articles have been published at numerous websites including CinemaRetro.com andLeslieCharteris.com.
But Spywise.net is not just a promotional site for one author and his projects. In these files, you’ll find articles and book extracts by experts including O. F. Snelling, T.H.E. Hill, Mark Hooker, Ron Payne, Mark Cushman, Roger Langley, Tom Lisanti, Eddie Lucas, Herbie J Pilato, and Rochelle Dubrow. So if you have material you think might be suitable for Spywise.net—or have a project you’d like Dr. Britton to review--Wes is neither undercover nor hard to find. And Wes is available for interviews, appearances, and consultation. Write him at
And please contact us with any information about spy projects you don't find covered here. You can also keep up with news and views at Wes's blog.
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Come on in and browse! We hope Spywise.net is a site for you to bookmark—and visit often! There are always new surprises in the wide world of espionage . .
Some Short Reviews of The Encyclopedia of TV Spies: “This is an invaluable reference book for anyone interested in the history of television, and that of spies on the small screen . . . They're all here: contemporary spies, Western spies, war time spies, cold war spies, serious ones, funny ones, mysterious ones. . . You get the background on over 200 shows, the creators, the stars, the characters, with behind the scenes intrigue as well as that which was put on the screen. A triumph in research. A must read. More so, a must own.” -- Marc Cushman, author of I Spy: A History and Episode Guide “. . . this exhaustive directory covers television programs from 1951 to 2008, and it is a delightful stroll down memory lane . . . The Encyclopedia is rich with photographs, and each entry contains a concise but thorough synopsis, marvelously describing the show and tipping the hat to directors, producers, and actors. Dr. Britton clearly demonstrates his extensive knowledge of television espionage, packaging it in a way that is informative and, at the same time, very fun to read.” --Bill Raetz, author of the World Espionage Bureau novels “ . . . I learnt something new about many shows I’ve spent years watching, and learnt of plenty of new shows I should spend many years watching. This is truly a stunning collection of research covering every aspect of spies on television.” ---Ian Dickerson, Honorary Secretary, The Saint Club “Covering the past six decades, with entries set out in alphabetical order, followers of all these secret missions and undercover operations will be surprised to find just how many television spies they did not know about . . . The contents are well set out, there are appendices and lists with all the dates and descriptions provided . . . this book is an entertaining and easy read.” ---Roger Langley, author of Patrick McGoohan: Danger Man or Prisoner? “ . . . Britton’s book is a long overdue and desperately needed reference work that should be a part of any serious TV library. It covers every conceivable aspect of the TV espionage genre and will satisfy both the curiosity of fans and the scholarly needs of researchers.” -- Lee Goldberg, executive producer, Diagnosis: Murder “Finally an authoritative reference source for information on the spy stories that have graced and disgraced the small screen since the earliest days of television . . . Highly recommended for spy-fiction fans everywhere.” --T.H.E. Hill, author of Voices Under Berlin |
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