My only real complaint is that, despite the fact this book was last reprinted in 1998, it hasn't been updated since 1987. Other than the lack of a recent revision, however, this pictorial history is one of the best sources of information about the US Navy's most-decorated warship, and is available at a very reasonable price. Whether you're a Pacific War fans, a Naval aficionado, or a Trekkie who is both curious and appreciative of the real-life history of the greatest 'forebear' to sci-fi's most famous starship, this trade paperback is an essential addition to your bookshelf!
The only weak point of the book, which prevented my giving it 5-stars, is the lack of good pictures of aircraft from her airgroups. This might be beyond the authors intended scope of the book, but I would have liked to actually see what Hellcats and Avengers of 20 Air Group looked like in authentic markings and paint schemes. I mean, I could superdetail an Enterprise model with the photos from this book, but I would have to go to another source to accurately detail the aircraft on her decks.