Skunk Works
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Skunk Works

by Ben R. Rich

1994•Biography•370 pages

Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryhistoricalrobots/ai/spaceheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthhuman spirit/resilience/survivalsocial commentary

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Boxlist takeA grounded, weighty biography, big and varied rather than confined. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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4.5 / 5

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About This Book

From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, the never-before-told story behind America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

BiographyDocumentaryHistoricalRobots/ai/spaceEmpowerment/personal growthHuman spirit/resilience/survivalSocial commentary

Subjects

AeronauticsAeronautics, MilitaryCareer in aeronauticsHistoryLockheed Advanced Development CompanyLockheed aircraftMilitary AeronauticsResearch

Details

Author
Ben R. Rich
Published
1994
Pages
370
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