James bamford first penetrated the wall of silence surrounding the nsa in 1982, with the muchtalkedabout us bestseller the puzzle palace. Anatomy of the ultrasecret national security agency. The book is impressive not just for its breadth, but also its depth. Sep 23, 1982 the puzzle palace by james bamford is basically a novel about with the advancement of technology, the ways to obtain information have become more advanced and easy to get. Jun 10, 20 bamfords 1982 book is a reminder to anyone who thinks that domestic eavesdropping is a necessary part of a post911 world that the n. Mar 19, 2018 james bamford is the author of the shadow factory. Essential reading still for anyone wanting the definitive public history of the nsa, the only caveat to that statement is that you should also buy and read bamford s other books on the subject too. James bamfords the puzzle palace was a national bestseller when it was first published and now regarded as a classic. Inside the national security agency, americas most secret intelligence organization by james bamford. James bamford born september 15, 1946 is an american bestselling author, journalist and documentary producer widely noted for his writing about united states intelligence agencies, especially the national security agency nsa.
Body of secrets by james bamford houston chronicle. The shadow factory, published in 2008, was a new york times bestseller. Published 23 september 1982 by houghton mifflin in boston. James bamford born september 15, 1946 is an american bestselling author and journalist noted for his writing about united states intelligence agencies, especially the national security agency nsa. Now with a new afterword describing the security lapses that preceded the attacks of september 11, 2001, body of secrets takes us to the inner sanctum of americas spy world. In addition to describing the role of the nsa and explaining how it was organized, the book exposed details of a massive eavesdropping operation called operation shamrock. As it is a nonfiction work i must admit that it is rather dry reading for the reader used to spyvsspy fictional excitement. The ideas acquired from others can help advance the civilization or ultimately to.
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For the first time, he tells of his turn as an nsa whistleblower. It is the first major, popular work devoted entirely to the history and workings of the national security agency nsa, a united states intelligence organization. The puzzle palace by james bamford is basically a novel about with the advancement of technology, the ways to obtain information have become more advanced and easy to get. James bamfords 1982 classic is an eyeopening exploration of the national security agency the nsa. The national security agency is the worlds most powerful, most farreaching espionage organization. Murder stories for women murder mysteries for women. Apr 25, 2001 body of secrets by james bamford the author of a pioneering work on the nsa delivers a new book of revelations about the mysterious agencys coverups, eavesdropping and secret missions. A report on americas most secret agency by james bamford 1982, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Bamford, james and gomescasseres, benjamin and robinson, michael published by john wiley and sons 2002 isbn 10.
Probably the best place within the entire region to install a listening post is the indian city of mumbai, james bamford writes in the shadow factory. It is the first major, popular work devoted entirely to the history and workings of the national security agency, a united states intelligence organization. The ultrasecret nsa from 911 to the eavesdropping on america and a documentary filmmaker for. Author james bamford, a former naval security group communications technician and an investigative producer for abcs world news tonight, first publicized the. I first read this report on the nsa national security agency in 1987 and was so moved by author james bamford descriptions that i visited fort meade, maryland to verify its existence. This book has been optimized for viewing at a monitor setting. The title refers to a nickname for the nsa, which is headquartered in fort meade, maryland. Bamford, a former producer with abcs world news tonight with peter jennings, has written about the nsa in two previous books, the puzzle palace 1982 and body of secrets 2001. The book can be read as a standalone story but watch out there is an underlying plot that will carry on for two more books, all featuring sir james marchant. So it is with nsas secrecy now that james bamford, a lawyer turned investigative reporter and writer, has given us the puzzle palace. In 1982, james bamford published the puzzle palace, his first expose on the national security agency. His new expose on the nsa is called body of secrets.
James bamford has written two newer and especially postsnowden important books but this remains a fascinating and gripping read even in the historical context it now exists in. Anatomy of the ultrasecret national security agency, and the puzzle palace. This is partially a practical meldingbamford wanted to update his picture of the agency due to the long time since he published the puzzle palace, the first significant look at the nsa published in 1982but it means the book gets a lot less interesting after the first 350 pages or so. James bamford s 1982 classic is an eyeopening exploration of the national security agency the nsa. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The puzzle palace 23 september 1982 edition open library. The puzzle palace a report on americas most secret agency by james bamford.
The puzzle palace a report on nsa americas most secret agency. The ultrasecret nsa from 911 to the eavesdropping on america and a documentary filmmaker for pbs. For 30 years, james bamford obsessively documented the secretive national security agency. Essential reading still for anyone wanting the definitive public history of the nsa, the only caveat to that statement is that you should also buy and read bamfords other books on the subject too. Author of body of secrets, a pretext for war, the puzzle palace, the shadow factory, the cricket in your car, nsa. At times, the authors unbalanced view is simply annoying.
Bamfords 1982 book is a reminder to anyone who thinks that domestic eavesdropping is a necessary part of a post911 world that the n. The puzzle palace is a book written by james bamford and published in 1982. Bamford spent nearly a decade as the washington investigative producer for abcs world news tonight with peter jennings where he won a number of journalism awards for his coverage national security issues. See the article in its original context from september 19, 1982, section 7, page 9 buy reprints. Bamford describes the origins of the supersecret agency during the first world war, and takes the reader through all key events and personnel into the early years of the. A report on nsa, americas most secret agency, and more on. Published in 1982, it was the first book ever written about the national security agency and it became an immediate bestseller.