Decent Interval
by Frank Snepp
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Very Good/Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0394407431
- ISBN 13
- 9780394407432
- Seller
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Jacket displays minor wear and 2 small tears top front, clipped. FLEP displays inscribed name, else near flawless, appears as unread copy…
A tell-all memoir by one of the CIA's chief analysts and operatives in Saigon during the last months of the war. This book was published without CIA approval in violation of Snepp's secrecy oath and caused a judicial ruling that broadened the government's secrecy requirements of its employees to include even those who had not taken oaths and/or did not deal with classified material. Although no one ever claimed that Snepp revealed classified material, the fact that he published the book without CIA review and submission to CIA censorship caused the court to rule against him, and he had to forfeit his royalties as well. A landmark book in the annals of free speech issues, as well as for its content -- a condemnation of U.S. policy on the grounds of patriotism and ethics, from within the intelligence establishment. Inscribed by the author to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tom Wicker in the month of publication: "Thank you for the best/ argument yet for doing/this book." A note on Random House stationery explains that Snepp was in the office when Wicker's request for the book came in. Wicker is an Associate Editor for The New York Times and has written the "In the Nation" column for The Times since 1966. Insurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise Biblio 10.11.2020 #46-110118
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- Bookseller
- Eve's Reads (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- #46-110118
- Title
- Decent Interval
- Author
- Frank Snepp
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 2nd Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0394407431
- ISBN 13
- 9780394407432
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- NY, New York
- Date Published
- 1977
- Pages
- 590
- Keywords
- Non Fiction War
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