From the reviews:

"It is an important contribution to the literature of manned space flight. The authors cover a lot of ground in this detailed book, from pre-space age high-altitude pressure suits to the Sokol and Orian suits used on present-day Soyuz/ISS missions. . There are several appendices, including full-page photos and technical descriptions of each suit type . . A first-rate book for anyone interested in the more technical aspects of space flight." (Liftoff, Issue 225, January-February, 2005)

"The book is intended as a documentary history of space suit development, and covers the suits designed for all phases of the Russian programme. . the authors have thoughtfully provided an appendix giving a page of technical details and a photograph for some 30 different suits. For the serious student, there is also a bibliography, an index and a tabular summary of EVA statistics . . it features a wealth of photos, diagrams detailing this - one must admit - rather specialised subject." (International Space Review, 2005)

"This is the story of Russian spacesuit design. . The Russian authors are the very people who designed the spacesuits that made Russia the world''s leading space faring nation. . This book tells the story of all the different Russian spacesuits, starting with the bright orange pressure suit worn by Yuri Gagarin and the first cosmonauts. . Strongly recommended." (Brian Harvey, Astronomy & Space, June, 2004)

"This work is . by some of the most instrumental figures in the development of Soviet/Russian EVA suits, scientists who designed the first space suit worn by Yuri Gagarin in 1961 . . Each suit is carefully explained, and illustrated with a variety of photographs . . This book is, in short a complete history of the development of Soviet/Russian space suits, unparalleled in detail and ease of understanding. This book is a must for anyone interested in space suit design and history . ." (Laura Parker, AURORA, November, 2003)

"This is an excellent book and one that offers a wealth of data on a subject very little is known about. . The book includes fascinating revelations of the suits intended to be used on the Soviet manned lunar program . . There are also handy sections on ''who''s who'' in Russian suit technology, and three appendix covering the statistical and technical data. Long overdue, this is a must for any space library . ." (Dave Shayler, Spaceflight, Vol. 46 (3), 2004)