Tony mendez book signings

On the perks and pitfalls of signing books books the guardian. Argo is proof that espionage reality is more riveting than spy fiction. The moscow rules with jonna mendez calendar spy museum. Mendez will discuss and sign her newest book the moscow rules that she coauthored with her late husband tony mendez. Oak knoll series by tami hoag goodreads share book. We continue to follow government guidance regarding covid19 and as a result, we have taken the decision to postpone a number of our upcoming events. Book signing is the affixing of a signature to the title page or flyleaf of a book by its author. Argo drew its inspiration from a 2007 article in wired magazine written by joshuah bearman titled the great escape.

Tony mendez is no longer a spy for the cia, but the qualities that helped make him one of the best his wit and unassuming personality were on full display oct. He is known for his work on argo 2012, our man in tehran 20 and argo. On july 4th jesse and 3 friends drove from maryland to las vegas with his brother ians ashes. Not only do you get the chance to interact with your audience but you also get to endorse your book to them personally.

Get your favorite books signed by the authors who wrote them at locations around the valley. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Apr 27, 2014 book signings in metro phoenix, 719725. The title refers to ten guidelines used by cia operatives stationed in moscow during the cold war. He earned the cias intelligence medal of merit and was chosen as one of 50 officers to be awarded the trailblazer medallion. Nevada man details his years as master of disguise for the. A forgery artist and master of disguise for the cia, tony mendez once transformed a black agent and an asian diplomat into a pair of white business executives, using masks that gave them an uncanny resemblance to the movie stars victor mature. Robert wallace, former director, cia office of technical service tony mendez is a spys spy. Following mendez s talk and book signing, there will be a free screening of argo. Tony mendez, reallife argo cia hero, reveals he has. The moscow rules will be available for sale and signing at the event. Tony mendez was born on november 15, 1940 in eureka, nevada, usa as antonio joseph mendez. Tony mendez was a struggling graphic artist when he applied for a job at the cia. Meet joel osteen as he signs copies of his new book, the power of favor.

Argo hero tony mendez battling parkinsons the washington. The mendezs have written four books, the moscow rules, argo, spy dust, and the master of disguise, which are currently available on this site. Cia agent tony mendez, played in the film by ben affleck, explains how the rescue plan was hatched. Mendez fills argo with the drama, pressure and tension of one of cias most spectacular rescue operations. Tony really is as abrasive as he always seemed in his many cameos on the show. Antonio joseph tony mendez born november 15, 1940 is an american cia technical operations officer, now retired, who specialized in support of clandestine and covert cia operations.

Alan arkin, bryan cranston, ben affleck, tony mendez from 20 palm springs film festival star sightings. Book signings are an unmitigated pleasure except when youre the author of the book that no one has turned up to have signed. However, you cant expect the venue to do all the promotional work. These books are highly recommended reading for new recruits in the us intelligence community, and are part of the curriculum at universities and in the intelligence community. A successful book signing is when you show up, your books are there, you have a place to sit, and you sell just one book. The washington county arts council is honored to host former chief of disguise for the cia, jonna mendez at the gallery on friday, september 6, 2019 from 5 pm until 7 pm. The mendez s have written four books, the moscow rules, argo, spy dust, and the master of disguise, which are currently available on this site. The new book, the moscow rules, by jonna mendez and her late husband tony, paints a fascinating portrait of what it was like to be a spy in moscow during the cold war. How the cia used a fake scifi flick to rescue americans from tehran and from tony mendez s memoir, the master of disguise 1999. Uta has signed tony mendez, the retired cia operative played by ben affleck in argo as he smuggled six diplomatic workers out of iran. Exspy and argo hero tony mendez, in front of one of his paintings at his home in western maryland. You can pick up both her new book along with her debut novel the list that changed my life in store on saturday 18th april. How the cia and hollywood pulled off the most audacious. Jul 31, 2012 on the perks and pitfalls of signing books rick gekoski.

To those who were unable to join us, we look forward to meeting you in 2014. Navy civilians did not identify the employer, but it carried the whiff of adventure. The book treasury daily shipping from nashville, tn. At wh smith, our key priority at this time is the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers. A cia agent remembers the political drama argo is based on the real story of a ciaplanned rescue in revolutionary iran. Description wcac is honored to host former chief of disguise for the cia, jonna mendez at the gallery. In 1976, tony mendez and his future wife jonna were cia operatives in moscow. Eureka native shares details of cia mission turned movie. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Eventbrite, and certain approved third parties, use functional, analytical and tracking cookies or similar technologies to understand your event preferences and provide you with a customized experience. The master of disguise, site of tony and jonna mendez, former cia intelligence officers with 52 years of combined service. The average tony mendez is around 50 years of age with around 57% falling in to the age group of 5160.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information displayed here is accurate, always check with the venue before attending especially during the coronavirus pandemic, more advice. Oct 15, 2014 argo hero tony mendez battling parkinsons. The top state of residence is california, followed by texas. Tony mendez, left, stands next to his sister nancy wilson of elko and her husband, steve, during a book signing in las vegas. We do miss the cloak and dagger though, he adds with a smile. The moscow rules offers tribute to tony mendez and the. The former cia officer portrayed by ben affleck in argo.

Book signing with jonna mendez 09062019 washington. A special thanks to tony and jonna mendez, donald schuler, and roy hallums. Tony mendez, on whose book the movie argo was based, was the distinguished speaker on feb. Lettermans cuecard guy fired after argument, assault on. Above, is one of tony mendez s book, with matt baglio, that he wrote to explain the operation that saved six americans after militants took over the the us embassy in. Before he was a spy, argos tony mendez was an artist. Cold war, the book she cowrote with her late husband antonio tony mendez. Certified coach, trainer, public speaker at john c. She participated in a number of training exercises, along with tony, which ultimately led to the codification of the rules.

How the cia and hollywood pulled off the most audacious rescue in history by antonio mendez and matt baglio. Maxwell team founding member, pastor, entrepreneur, publisher. In 1976, tony mendez and his future wife jonna were cia operatives in moscow at one of the most dangerous moments in the cold war. Pop it in your diaries now, you dont want to miss this. While affleck, who also directed the film, was praised for his evocation of tension and. He died on january 19, 2019 in frederick, maryland, usa. Mendez was working for martin marietta now lockheed martin. Jun 23, 20 a special thanks to tony and jonna mendez, donald schuler, and roy hallums. We are celebrating the release of her new book the accidental love letter with a fabulous book signing.

Book signings are events, usually at a bookstore or library, where an author sits and signs books for a period. The book provides a comprehensive history of tony mendezs background in. First of all, you need to find out if a bookstore you are interested in actually hosts book signings. Apr 09, 20 and this week he received another honour, but from a less conventional source scotlands harris tweed industry. The book signings are open to the public, and a summit ticket is not required to attend a signing.

Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. There they followed guidelines they called the moscow rules now the name of a new book they cowrote before tonys death. He recently revealed his more than 25 years of tricks, danger and intrigue with the agency in his autobiography, the master of disguise, for which he will hold book signings tuesday in las vegas. The book provides a comprehensive history of tony mendezs background in childhood and how this experience helped him. Book signings allow authors to make personal connections with readers, which is what makes them worth doing. Thanks to tony mendezs extraordinary talent, the cia was able to elude kgb surveillance to carry out. The master of disguise is, in fact, a master of deception, and mendez s true stories of his cia operations are inspiring lessons in illusion.

Tony mendez, the cia master of disguise played by ben affleck in the oscar. Join jonna for the launch of the mendezs new book the moscow. Tony mendez, the former cia officer who famously supervised the rescue of six american diplomats from iran in 1980 and authored the memoir upon which the. Ben affleck pays tribute to tony mendez after argo spy. The jazz is never more dangerous, the potential melodies never sweeter, than the operations and deceptions outlined in antonio mendez s remarkable book, the master of disguise. Thank you for signing the guest book for anthony lee tony mendez. Then, as in all fairy tales, evil came into our lives four years after lauren lawtons sixteenyearold daughter disappeared, the world gave up the girl for dead.

Join facebook to connect with tony mendez and others you may know. He received the intelligence star for valor for the argo operation, the story of which was told in the 20 movie of the same name. Two big revelations from the firing of tony mendez after the veteran late show with david letterman cuecard guy got into an offcamera fight this month with the host and a writer. The american homebrewers association has worked on behalf of the homebrewing community since 1978 and celebrates a membership of more than 46,000 homebrewers and beer enthusiasts. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. No outside books will be signed and posed photographs will not be allowed. Since his mid20s, antonio tony mendez has protected the united states with his cunning wits and master skills of disguise for the central intelligence agency. Oct 15, 2014 tony mendez, the retired cia agent who was played by ben affleck in the movie argo, has revealed that he is suffering from parkinsons disease in order to help seek more alternative treatments. A classic case of deception mendez on the background of the canadian caper, studies in intelligence, winter 19992000 tony mendez, clandestine cia hero of ben afflecks argo, reveals the real story behind film smash. Washington county arts council 14 west washington street, hagerstown, md 21740 call 301792 or. Success depends on attending carefully to every detail related to the event from the timing.

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. Sep 06, 2010 media caption mr blair told daybreak on itv1 it was not as if we need to do signings. He is known for his work on late show with david letterman 1993. Book signings are a great way to promote and sell your book. These books are highly recommended reading for new recruits in the us intelligence community, and are part of the curriculum at. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Former cia officer, eureka native, dead at 78 local. Tony blair has cancelled a planned book signing in london on wednesday to prevent causing the public and. How to approach a bookstore to set up a book signing. Ian died over a year ago, much too young, and was going to be put to rest. Come in and meet local bestselling author olivia beirne.

To those who joined us, it was good to see you again. It was a blind ad in a newspaper that caught tony mendezs eye in 1965. Tony the angry cuecard guy and other letterman staffers. The true story behind ben afflecks globewinning film former cia deputy director michael morell also tweeted that mendez.

His first book was lauded in 2002 by john hollister. Tony mendez, clandestine cia hero of ben afflecks argo. The problem with memoirs by exsecret agents is that. December 14, 2012 argo book signing meet argo author tony mendez washington county arts council friday, december 14, 2012 5pm 7pm 14 w washington street off the square in downtown hagerstown sponsored by the city of hagerstown hagerstown washington co. We found 121 records in 28 states for tony mendez in the us. Author tony mendez arrives at the premiere of the film argo at. Return to public speaking printmobilefriendly version. Tony blair cancels book signing amid protest fears bbc news. Mar 31, 2016 we are excited to announce that the below summit session participants will be signing copies of their respective books. Tony and jonna mendez, former cia technical operations officers, drew approximately 450 guests to the occhiato university center ballroom with their talk about the reallife mission and how it differed from the movie.

Book signing with jonna mendez the moscow rules visit. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Antonio joseph mendez november 15, 1940 january 19, 2019 was an american technical operations officer for the central intelligence agency cia, who specialized in support of clandestine and covert cia operations. Tony and jonna mendez, former cia technical operations officers, drew approximately 450 guests to the occhiato university center ballroom with their talk about the reallife mission and how it differed from. And operatives tony and jonna mendez knew them inside out. Meet cia technical operations officer, tony mendez, who specialized in support of clandestine and covert cia operations, including argothe operation to sneak americans out of iran. Antonio tony mendez served in the cia for twentyfive years and is a highly decorated cia officer, one of the top fifty officers in its first fifty years. The red carpet he trod recently for the oscarwinning movie argo, which tells the story of his greatest achievement as a cia operative, was, physically and emotionally, miles away from his daily life in the knoxville, maryland, home and studio he shares with his wife, jonnaalso a former cia operative. London, united kingdom book signing events eventbrite. Many bookstores list this information on their websites. Soviets kept files on all foreigners, studied their patterns, tapped their phones, and even planted listening devices within the us embassy.

Learn more about the moscow rules, the most recent of their four books. Tony mendez had one of the best jobs in all of show business cuecard guy for the late show with david letterman but he saw his plum gig vanish. Sir, if these people can read or add, pretty soon theyre gonna figure out. Jun 27, 2008 the jazz is never more dangerous, the potential melodies never sweeter, than the operations and deceptions outlined in antonio mendez s remarkable book, the master of disguise. The true story behind ben afflecks globewinning film former cia deputy director michael morell also tweeted that mendez was one of the best officers. Marissa fordham had a past full of secrets, a present full of lies. The secret cia tactics that helped america win the cold war 2019, with jonna mendez. Tony bennett just getting started november book signing. A very brave cia officer, tony mendez, using commercial cover, entered iran with false. The moscow rules is the one everybody will remember, jonna mendez said friday during a book signing event at the office of the. Tony mendez, a sheriffs detective in mid1980s oak knoll, california, in the oak knoll mysteries.