The CIA & The Cult of Intelligence - Victor Marchetti & John Marks (1st Ed) 1974

First edition, first printing hardcover copy of The CIA & The Cult of Intelligence by Victor Marchetti & John D. Marks (Alfred A. Knopf, 1974). Rare true crime / politics / conspiracy book about the CIA, as told by an insider. Debates the intention of the agency, the real day-to-day operations and visions for the future. A landmark investigation and exposé on the questionable and clandestine acts of the CIA. Jacket protected in new archival sleeve but with some rubbing/scufffing to faces and shelf wear around the edges - including chipping, creases and small tears, some of which are taped together on interior side. Boards faintly blemishes from handling and with corners bumped. Binding faintly visible in a few gutters and very slight spine lean, though binding remains fairly strong on the whole. Previous owner’s embossed stamp to title page, otherwise all pages clean and unmarked. See photos for condition.

Packaged with care and shipped via USPS Media Mail