From the earliest use of the word "spy" to the latest revelations in the Aldrich Ames case and the post-Cold War reorganization of Russian intelligence apparatus,Spy Bookis the most comprehensive single reference to the underground world of spies, coded messages and intrigue. Contains over 2,000 alphabetical entries on the real and fictional people, agencies, operations, tradecraft and tools that make up the clandestine world of espionage. Illustrated with over 70 photographs and drawings of famous spies, codes, hardware and more Based on previously unavailable archives, including the recently opened KGB files.