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- ISBN
- 9780670026227
- Book Title
- Argo : How the Cia and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- History, Political Science
- Topic
- United States / 20th Century, Intelligence & Espionage, International Relations / General, Middle East / Iran, International Relations / Diplomacy
- Item Weight
- 17.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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The true, declassified account of CIA operative Tony Mendez's daring rescue of American hostages from Iran that inspired the critically-acclaimed film directed by and starring Ben Affleck, and co-starring John Goodman, Alan Arkin, and Bryan Cranston. On November 4, 1979, Iranian militants stormed the American embassy in Tehran and captured dozens of American hostages, sparking a 444-day ordeal and a quake in global politics still reverberating today. But there is a little-known drama connected to the crisis: six Americans escaped. And a top-level CIA officer named Antonio Mendez devised an ingenious yet incredibly risky plan to rescue them before they were detected. Disguising himself as a Hollywood producer, and supported by a cast of expert forgers, deep cover CIA operatives, foreign agents, and Hollywood special effects artists, Mendez traveled to Tehran under the guise of scouting locations for a fake science fiction film called Argo . While pretending to find the perfect film backdrops, Mendez and a colleague succeeded in contacting the escapees, and smuggling them out of Iran. Antonio Mendez finally details the extraordinarily complex and dangerous operation he led more than three decades ago. A riveting story of secret identities and international intrigue, Argo is the gripping account of the history-making collusion between Hollywood and high-stakes espionage.
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0670026220
ISBN-13
9780670026227
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117312089
Product Key Features
Book Title
Argo : How the Cia and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Intelligence & Espionage, International Relations / General, Middle East / Iran, International Relations / Diplomacy
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History, Political Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
17.8 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
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Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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"This is an amazing and dramatic story of intrigue and deception set against the backdrop of international tension." - Booklist "Fresh and engaging…A solid choice for fans of thrillers and international intrigue." - Kirkus "[A] fast-paced account of a 1979 rescue operation during the Iran hostage crisis of 19791981… Details of this dangerous operation inject strong suspense and excitement into the closing chapters." - Publishers Weekly "One of the most daring and courageous clandestine operations during my career involved efforts to rescue Americans taken hostage in Tehran after our embassy was seized on November 4, 1979. Six Americans managed to escape the U.S. compound and flee to the Canadian embassy, where they were hidden. A very brave CIA officer, Tony Mendez, using commercial cover, entered Iran with false identities for the six and, using techniques that ought to remain secret so they can be used again, managed to get them out of Iran." -Robert M. Gates, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and former U.S. Secretary of Defense, in his book From the Shadows "This is a fascinating story about how Tony Mendez and the CIA used a bit of technical expertise and a lot of daring and courage to rescue American hostages in Iran. Tony is emblematic of the extraordinary men and women of CIA. Most of their stories cannot be told-but fortunately, in ARGO, Tony has been able to lift the veil of secrecy-just a bit." -George J. Tenet, former director of Central Intelligence Agency "James Bond's Q comes to life. This gripping, true story of a white-knuckle operation by a little known part of the CIA reads like a thriller. Full of authentic detail and characters, of bravery and drama, it's a must-read for all spy enthusiasts and CIA watchers." -Dame Stella Rimington, former general director, MI5, British Intelligence "The CIA and Hollywood in cahoots, a painter turned spy, an impossible rescue mission with no guns and only one chance at success-ARGO has everything. This remarkable white-knuckle spy story is torn from the pages of real life, and will have you up past your bedtime to discover its thrilling endgame." -Eric Blehm, author of Fearless "Forget your spy novels, here's how this stuff really works: Two secret agents quietly enter the enemy camp, unarmed but for their wit and experience. Hiding in plain sight, they rescue six virtual hostages under the eyes of their captors, a covert operation seemingly devised in Central Casting. Now their story can be told and it makes for one hell of read." -Peter Earnest, retired CIA officer and Executive Director, International Spy Museum "This true spy story has it all: guile, audacity, and bravery in a struggle with a fanatic and lethal enemy, a crucial role played by a loyal ally, and a marvelous conspiracy with Hollywood." -R. James Woolsey, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency "Artist-spy Tony Mendez paints a dramatic portrait of unlikely collaborators-Hollywood, the CIA and Canada-allied in the common cause of freedom. Mendez fills Argo with the drama, pressure and tension of one of CIA's most spectacular rescue operations. ARGO is proof that espionage reality is more riveting than spy fiction." -Robert Wallace, former director, CIA Office of Technical Service "Tony Mendez is a spy's spy. His work saved my neck on numerous occasions. I laugh quietly to myself when I watch Hollywood's version of disguise technology in today's spy movies-because Tony did it better. What he did in the Argo operation was spine-tingling espionage at its very best." -James M. Olson, former director of CIA Counterintelligence "ARGO is a must-read to understand how dangerous risks have been successfully managed by men and women like Tony Mendez operating in secrecy for our protection." -William H. Webster, former director, Central Intelligence and Federal Bureau of Investigation, "This is an amazing and dramatic story of intrigue and deception set against the backdrop of international tension." -- Booklist "Fresh and engaging...A solid choice for fans of thrillers and international intrigue." -- Kirkus "[A] fast-paced account of a 1979 rescue operation during the Iran hostage crisis of 1979-1981... Details of this dangerous operation inject strong suspense and excitement into the closing chapters." -- Publishers Weekly "One of the most daring and courageous clandestine operations during my career involved efforts to rescue Americans taken hostage in Tehran after our embassy was seized on November 4, 1979. Six Americans managed to escape the U.S. compound and flee to the Canadian embassy, where they were hidden. A very brave CIA officer, Tony Mendez, using commercial cover, entered Iran with false identities for the six and, using techniques that ought to remain secret so they can be used again, managed to get them out of Iran." --Robert M. Gates, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and former U.S. Secretary of Defense, in his book From the Shadows "This is a fascinating story about how Tony Mendez and the CIA used a bit of technical expertise and a lot of daring and courage to rescue American hostages in Iran. Tony is emblematic of the extraordinary men and women of CIA. Most of their stories cannot be told--but fortunately, in ARGO, Tony has been able to lift the veil of secrecy--just a bit." --George J. Tenet, former director of Central Intelligence Agency "James Bond''s Q comes to life. This gripping, true story of a white-knuckle operation by a little known part of the CIA reads like a thriller. Full of authentic detail and characters, of bravery and drama, it''s a must-read for all spy enthusiasts and CIA watchers." --Dame Stella Rimington, former general director, MI5, British Intelligence "The CIA and Hollywood in cahoots, a painter turned spy, an impossible rescue mission with no guns and only one chance at success--ARGO has everything. This remarkable white-knuckle spy story is torn from the pages of real life, and will have you up past your bedtime to discover its thrilling endgame." --Eric Blehm, author of Fearless "Forget your spy novels, here''s how this stuff really works: Two secret agents quietly enter the enemy camp, unarmed but for their wit and experience. Hiding in plain sight, they rescue six virtual hostages under the eyes of their captors, a covert operation seemingly devised in Central Casting. Now their story can be told - and it makes for one hell of read." --Peter Earnest, retired CIA officer and Executive Director, International Spy Museum "This true spy story has it all: guile, audacity, and bravery in a struggle with a fanatic and lethal enemy, a crucial role played by a loyal ally, and a marvelous conspiracy with Hollywood." --R. James Woolsey, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency "Artist-spy Tony Mendez paints a dramatic portrait of unlikely collaborators--Hollywood, the CIA and Canada--allied in the common cause of freedom. Mendez fills Argo with the drama, pressure and tension of one of CIA''s most spectacular rescue operations. ARGO is proof that espionage reality is more riveting than spy fiction." --Robert Wallace, former director, CIA Office of Technical Service "Tony Mendez is a spy''s spy. His work saved my neck on numerous occasions. I laugh quietly to myself when I watch Hollywood''s version of disguise technology in today''s spy movies--because Tony did it better. What he did in the Argo operation was spine-tingling espionage at its very best." --James M. Olson, former director of CIA Counterintelligence "ARGO is a must-read to understand how dangerous risks have been successfully managed by men and women like Tony Mendez operating in secrecy for our protection." --William H. Webster, former director, Central Intelligence and Federal Bureau of Investigation, "This is an amazing and dramatic story of intrigue and deception set against the backdrop of international tension." -- Booklist "Fresh and engaging...A solid choice for fans of thrillers and international intrigue." -- Kirkus "[A] fast-paced account of a 1979 rescue operation during the Iran hostage crisis of 1979-1981... Details of this dangerous operation inject strong suspense and excitement into the closing chapters." -- Publishers Weekly "One of the most daring and courageous clandestine operations during my career involved efforts to rescue Americans taken hostage in Tehran after our embassy was seized on November 4, 1979. Six Americans managed to escape the U.S. compound and flee to the Canadian embassy, where they were hidden. A very brave CIA officer, Tony Mendez, using commercial cover, entered Iran with false identities for the six and, using techniques that ought to remain secret so they can be used again, managed to get them out of Iran." --Robert M. Gates, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and former U.S. Secretary of Defense, in his book From the Shadows "This is a fascinating story about how Tony Mendez and the CIA used a bit of technical expertise and a lot of daring and courage to rescue American hostages in Iran. Tony is emblematic of the extraordinary men and women of CIA. Most of their stories cannot be told--but fortunately, in ARGO, Tony has been able to lift the veil of secrecy--just a bit." --George J. Tenet, former director of Central Intelligence Agency "James Bond''s Q comes to life. This gripping, true story of a white-knuckle operation by a little known part of the CIA reads like a thriller. Full of authentic detail and characters, of bravery and drama, it''s a must-read for all spy enthusiasts and CIA watchers." --Dame Stella Rimington, former general director, MI5, British Intelligence "The CIA and Hollywood in cahoots, a painter turned spy, an impossible rescue mission with no guns and only one chance at success--ARGO has everything. This remarkable white-knuckle spy story is torn from the pages of real life, and will have you up past your bedtime to discover its thrilling endgame." --Eric Blehm, author of Fearless "Forget your spy novels, here''s how this stuff really works: Two secret agents quietly enter the enemy camp, unarmed but for their wit and experience. Hiding in plain sight, they rescue six virtual hostages under the eyes of their captors, a covert operation seemingly devised in Central Casting. Now their story can be told - and it makes for one hell of read." --Peter Earnest, retired CIA officer and Executive Director, International Spy Museum "This true spy story has it all: guile, audacity, and bravery in a struggle with a fanatic and lethal enemy, a crucial role played by a loyal ally, and a marvelous conspiracy with Hollywood." --R. James Woolsey, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency "Artist-spy Tony Mendez paints a dramatic portrait of unlikely collaborators--Hollywood, the CIA and Canada--allied in the common cause of freedom. Mendez fills Argo with the drama, pressure and tension of one of CIA''s most spectacular rescue operations. ARGO is proof that espionage reality is more riveting than spy fiction." --Robert Wallace, former director, CIA Office of Technical Service "Tony Mendez is a spy''s spy. His work saved my neck on numerous occasions. I laugh quietly to myself when I watch Hollywood''s version of disguise technology in today''s spy movies--because Tony did it better. What he did in the Argo operation was spine-tingling espionage at its very best." --James M. Olson, former director of CIA Counterintelligence "ARGO is a must-read to understand how dangerous risks have been successfully managed by men and women like Tony Mendez operating in secrecy for our protection." --William H. Webster, former director, Central Intelligence and Federal Bureau of Investigation
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955.05/42
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E183.8.I55m46 2012
Copyright Date
2012
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