A Matter of Risk: The Incredible Inside Story of the CIA's Hughes Glomar Explorer Mission to Raise a Russian Submarine

The book is a trade paperback in fair condition. The cover shows some wear, with creases and slight edge wear visible. The spine is intact but shows signs of use. Pages are yellowed with age but remain unmarked and legible. No dust jacket is present, as typical for paperbacks.

A Matter of Risk: The Incredible Inside Story of the CIA's Hughes Glomar Explorer Mission to Raise a Russian Submarine by Roy Varner and Wayne Collier, was first published in 1978. This edition, published by Ballantine Books in New York in May 1980, is a trade paperback. The book details one of the most audacious espionage missions of the Cold War era, where the CIA attempted to recover a sunken Soviet submarine. This account offers a detailed exploration of the Hughes Glomar Explorer mission, combining elements of history, espionage, and technology. The authors, Roy Varner and Wayne Collier, provide a comprehensive narrative of the events and the strategic implications. This First Ballantine Books Edition is a significant piece for collectors interested in Cold War history and intelligence operations. The book is in fair condition, with some wear visible on the cover.