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The Master of Disguise: My Secret Life in the CIA (1999)

av Antonio J. Mendez

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From the author of Argo comes an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story of espionage in action. In the first ever memoir by a top-level operative to be authorized by the CIA, Antonio J. Mendez reveals the cunning tricks and insights that helped save hundreds from deadly situations. Adept at creating new identities for anyone, anywhere, Mendez was involved in operations all over the world, from "Wild West" adventures in East Asia to Cold War intrigue in Moscow. In 1980, he orchestrated the escape of six Americans from a hostage situation in revolutionary Tehran, Iran. This extraordinary operation inspired the movie Argo, directed by and starring Ben Affleck. The Master of Disguise gives us a privileged look at what really happens at the highest levels of international espionage: in the field, undercover, and behind closed doors.… (mer)

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lynngood2 | Jun 8, 2021 |

Tony Mendez was a struggling graphic artist when he applied for a job at the CIA. At first, he reproduced passports and all sorts of official documents, but eventually ended up supplying spies with costumes and prosthetic makeup disguises straight out of Hollywood. Mendez was the mastermind of the operation to free American Embassy personnel trapped in Iran as seen in the movie ARGO. This book was a fascinating look behind the scenes of the CIA in the 60s through 80s, a world of dead drops, micro dots, double agents, secret codes, fake passports, etc. (

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memccauley6 | May 3, 2016 |

OK, I read this book because of the movie ARGO. Rather a disappointing read, though. Having lived through the era that he describes (cold war and beyond) it brings back memories. It also makes the Spy Museum in DC much more interesting. It is hard to believe that adults (on all sides of the political, nationalistic fences) played these games in the "defense" of freedom, our way of life, culture, etc. etc. (

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addunn3 | Jun 26, 2015 |

A couple chapters of this book was the basis for the movie "Argo." I have always been fascinated by tales of spies and espionage, and this is the true story of one of the CIA's finest - an artist by training and inclination, a Cold War spy in action. The story is that of Tony Mendez, told by him and a co-author. Parts that are still classified are glossed over, and it is clear he is only telling what he can. It is not dramatically told, but realistically. I found it fascinating, but it is told very matter-of-factly, not dramatically. (

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EowynA | May 13, 2013 |

Mendez is in the news again because of the part he played in smuggling six U.S. diplomats out of Iran in early 1980, but don't read this book merely to get that story. Read it because Mendez manages to write 300 pages of fascinating stories without revealing any trade secrets, keeping the suspense up while juggling your curiosity with his pledge to protect classified material. This is a Cold War memoir, one that captures the spirit and attitudes of those times. A true tale well told. (

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Författarens namn	Roll	Typ av författare	Verk?	Status
Mendez, Antonio J.	—	primär författare	alla utgåvor	bekräftat
McConnell, Malcolm	—	medförfattare	alla utgåvor	bekräftat
Aquan, Richard L.	Omslagsformgivare	medförfattare	vissa utgåvor	bekräftat
Bolte, Carla	Formgivare	medförfattare	vissa utgåvor	bekräftat
Britto, Michael	Omslag	medförfattare	vissa utgåvor	bekräftat

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