Now entering its seventh season, 24 remains one of the most popular serial dramas on television, with millions of devoted fans around the world. These same viewers can immerse themselves in the world of 24 with this illustrated operations manual, full of vital information for all new agents of the elite Counter Terrorist Unit. Readers will discover:
CTU History and Hierarchy (including floorplans and evacuation procedures)
How to Interrogate and "Turn" a Terrorist How to Establish (and Protect) a False Identity How to Negotiate a Hostage Situation How to Parachute from an Airplane And much, much more
Illustrated with dozens of stills from the show and packaged with a high-tech slipcase, 24: The Official CTU Operations Manual blends real-life information with the heart-stopping drama of TV's most exciting thriller.
Anonymous
Posted November 9, 2007
'24' has become quite the phenomenon over the past 6.5 years & I must admit, I got sucked in right away. I am now a true '24' junkie that cannot get enough. I collect all (& I do mean all) of the merchandise such as, all of the DVD BoxSets, apparel, mugs, trading cards, even a Jack Bauer action figure! But most prized (other than the DVDs), is my '24' book collection. I own EVERY SINGLE BOOK ever written on the show, wether it's a reference book, a mass-market paperback, graphic novels, I even have all of the issues of the Official Magazine (I subcribe)! But, the book @ hand here, '24:The Offical CTU Operations Manual' is in a league of it's own, in a great way! It takes place as if CTU were real & if you, the reader were a new recruit. So, the book is written in a fictional tense. There's even a Foreward by Jack Bauer (which was written by Kiefer Sutherland)! It is lavishly illustrated w/ some never-before-published photos from the 6 'Days' (Seasons). The 'clamshell' boxed case that it is covered in is stunning, w/ the '24' digital logo engraved on the front. Having a degree in Criminal Justice myself, I could tell you that some of the field info is accurate (i.e., SWAT hand signals, Phonetic Alphabet, etc.). I love the volume, & the packaging makes it ever so elegant on my '24' designated bookshelf. The only thing that I found absolutley unbelievable was the low price for such an elaborate volume.
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Overview
Now entering its seventh season, 24 remains one of the most popular serial dramas on television, with millions of devoted fans around the world. These same viewers can immerse themselves in the world of 24 with this illustrated operations manual, full of vital information for all new agents of the elite Counter Terrorist Unit. Readers will discover:
CTU History and Hierarchy (including floorplans and evacuation procedures)
How to Interrogate ...