Mendez is now a famous artist in Frederick, MD. His life has been very
interesting.
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From: "Cin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "h-cost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 3:25 PM
Subject: [h-cost] Washington DC - Spy Museum & Master of Disguise
First of all, I'd better confess that I'm a spy-fi, spy-fact fan-girl.
I just picked up a fabulous book called "Master of Disguise" written
by the CIA's Cold War expert on legends & graphics. A "legend" is
euphemistic term for a cover story used by agents, handlers,
defectors, etc. The graphics dept ensures that the cover story is
substantiated by suitable supporting documents, such as photos,
receipts, pocket change, travel tickets and official documents
including, when necessary, alterations & forgeries. The author,
Antonio Mendez, was awarded one the the Agency's 50 Trailblazer awards
at the 50 year Anniversary of the Agency.
The book is full of fascinating details observing & recreating dress,
manner, style in a world where playing the role you're assigned really
can be a matter of life & death.
And, in related, news, one of my favorite DC museums, the
International Spy Museum, has entire sections on legends, graphics and
specially modified clothing used by the CIA, allied agencies and "The
Loyal Opposition".
--cin
Cynthia Barnes
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