A cultural and military history of the sniper since 1643, when the first shot was fired by a sniper during the battle for Litchfield in the English Civil War, to the present day.
Previously published as The Hunting of Man.
‘The modern sniper is perhaps the most versatile soldier on the battlefield. He is totally self-reliant, living off the land and his wits, the most vital link in the chain of combat. Ranging at will over the battlefield, he will push himself to his technological and psychological limit to provide protection for his comrades, intelligence for his commanders, and deadly interdiction whenever it is necessary. He is essentially a living weapon.’
In an engrossing history driven by the stories of the great marksmen of each era, Andy Dougan traces the development of the sniper’s role from the English Civil War to the modern day. A role that, despite tactical innovation and technological advance, has always aspired to the same lethal efficiency: one shot, one kill.

One Shot, One Kill: A History of the Sniper

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Dougan, Andy

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William Collins

A biography of the actor known for his work on the television series ER and his various movie roles, including his recent starring role in the movie Batman and Robin

The Biography of George Clooney

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Trans-Atlantic Pubns

How to Get into TV

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Social Sciences

Boxtree Ltd.

A new series of biographies of contemporary directors concentrating on their movies, and written by an author who knows their subject personally. Each book includes a complete unabridged collection of reviews from VARIETY.

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orion#

Named the Funniest Person Alive by "Entertainment Weekly" in 1997, Robin Williams is one of the most popular screen actors today. This biography provides a detailed look at the comedian's life and career, from his poor-little-rich-kid childhood to his first big break to his battle with substance abuse to his recent successes.

Robin Williams

Thunder's Mouth Press

Orion mass market paperback

Through the Crosshairs: A History of Snipers

In Through the Crosshairs, Andy Dougan chronicles the art of sharp shooting, from the first instance of strategic execution during the English civil war to the snipers in the jungles of Vietnam. Dougan identifies the great snipers of each era and explains the circumstances in which their reputations were established and very often embellished. From the gunman who chose not to fire on a retreating George Washington during the Revolutionary War to the “white stocking” of Chechnya, Through the Crosshairs is a fascinating look at the marksmen and -women who have taken up the gun to expert and deadly effect. In an era in which we’ve attempted to make warfare as impersonal as new technology will allow, Through the Crosshairs illustrates how the sniper, while once a pariah in the eyes of his fellow troops, has evolved into a chillingly ideal soldier for modern warfare: precise, economical, remote, and, most important, lethal. Dougan’s book is a fascinating reminder that despite our attempts otherwise, man may always be the deadliest weapon of all.

History

Military

Carroll&Graf

In Through the Crosshairs, Andy Dougan traces the history of the sniper from the first instance of strategic shooting during the English Civil War, to the sharp-shooters in the jungles of Vietnam, and shows how the sniper, while once a pariah in the eyes of his fellow troops, has evolved into the ideal soldier for modern warfare. Dougan identifies the great marksmen of each era and explains the circumstances in which their reputations were established. From the gunman who chose not to fire on a retreating George Washington during the Revolutionary War, to the "white stocking" snipers of Chechnya, Through the Crosshairs provides a fascinating look at the marksmen and women who have taken up the gun to expert and deadly effect.

Da Capo Press

An unauthorized biography of the Academy Award-winning actor draws on extensive contacts with friends and colleagues to capture the reclusive De Niro's personality on screen and off and explores his remarkable film career and the relationship between the characters he plays and his real life. IP.

Untouchable: A Biography of Robert De Niro

Chronicles the making of Scorsese's films and includes unabridged reviews and full credit lists for each film

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One Shot, One Kill: A History of the Sniper

The Biography of George Clooney

How to Get into TV

Martin Scorsese Close Up the Making Of

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Through the Crosshairs: A History of Snipers

Through the Crosshairs: A History of Snipers

Untouchable: A Biography of Robert De Niro

Martin Scorsese: Close Up: The Making of His Movies (Close-Up Series)