About this title: One of the finest--and most controversial--political reporters in America, Novak offers the first full account of his involvement in the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal, while also revealing the fascinating story of his remarkable life and career.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Forum
Date Published: 2007-07-10
ISBN-13:9781400051991ISBN:1400051991
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Forum
Date Published: 2007-07-10
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Forum
Date Published: 2007-07-10
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Edition: 1st Edition 1st Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Forum, New York, NY
Date Published: 2007
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Three Rivers Pr
Date Published: 2008-09-09
ISBN-13:9781400052004ISBN:1400052009
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Edition: First edition. Illustrated., 1st printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Forum
Date Published: 2007
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Pub, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781400051991ISBN:1400051991
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781400052004ISBN:1400052009
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Description: Novak, Robert D., Crown Forum, 2007, c2007, 1st Edition, 1st printing, boards & cloth (hard cover), one corner slightly bumped o/w near fine with near fine dj, 662 pp with author's note & index, B&W photographic illus., tall 8vo, ISBN: 9781400051991, 'The complete, untold story of the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal is just one of many surprising revelations in this extraordinary book' read more
Description: Novak, Robert D., pub. by Crown Forum, nd (2007), c2007, 1st Edition, boards & cloth w/gilt spine titles, fine w/dj, 662 pp w/index, B & W photographic illus., tall 8vo, "50 Years Reporting in Washington" read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crown Pub
Date Published: 2007-07-10
ISBN-13:9781400051991ISBN:1400051991
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"An outstanding autobiography - long, though very conversational. I liked this book because: I have always like Bob Novak; I am a conservative; I love American history and I very much am drawn to the narratives on American politics (here 50 years worth - most of my life). I'd say you need at least three of these characteristics to enjoy the book as much as I did!"
"What's remarkable about this biography is the gritting detail it offers - full of information you know you aren't meant to know, which becomes a statement about Novak's life that becomes the true memoir: that he sought to free information and project information to a public when all the other government and journalistic sources sought to contain, seal and protect the information.
Whereas the firefighters in Fahrenheit 451 sought to burn books instead of put out the fires, modern journalists set out to seal information rather than project it. Novak is perhaps from a different age, but certainly of a different mindset. And this is certainly no conservative canard, he goes out of his way to point out information equally distressing to any ideological viewpoint. Novak holds out his facts and gives them to the reader not to advance his agenda but to put information in our hands that we need.
I remember well all the hoopla around the Valerie Plame episode, and it was enlightening solely for the way in which it demonstrated the hypocrisy within the press corps, whose devotion to the first amendment disappeared, and Novak's career was savaged because any criticism of the those criticizing the war were evil - even though, hilariously, Novak had always opposed the war for far more consistent philosophical reasons than any of his detractors. And yet that whole episode becomes a distraction to Novak's reporting career, yet he outlines it admirably in the book.
This review is beginning to sound like a cheerleading session for Novak, and it isn't meant as such. One can view Novak as a completely awful person and still love this book for the degree of revelatory information provided. It should reset the bar on which information is revealed in memoirs, and the degree to which they truly give their readers the facts.
The most striking moment in the book, for me, was when Novak describes an assistant FBI director who predicted his assassination months later, and whose accuracy was almost spot on, and that no one was ever charged in his supposedly accidental death. With that moment Novak shows us a moment of the real Washington, where so many of the ideas that serve as the political facade come home, and the three trillion dollars that flows through the city comes into light: he gave us a moment behind the curtain at Oz and dared to do so despite the eventual cries of 'conspiracy theorist!' or similar pejoratives.
Novak is a real reporter, and one unafraid to convey what he knows. His memoir is incredible, and a great read."
"A fascinating look at the career of a consummate Washington insider -- whose column I have read religiously for 10 years. The insider tidbits are as delicious as one would expect, but Novak also gives a surprisingly candid personal account of his life, warts and all, as a DC workaholic. Anyone with an interest in national politics of the last 50 years will find much to enjoy here. Those who have worked in DC and watched Crossfire, Capital Gang, McLaughlin Group, etc. are in for a special treat. Unlike many self-portraits of this genre, The Prince of Darkness moves fast and is full of humor. Hearing about a young Bob Novak taking a swing at Mark Shields, or an old Bob Novak taking a swing at some left-wing nut (is there any other kind?) in New Hampshire, is just plain fun. Haven't enjoyed a book this much in a while, highly recommended for the right (capital "R") audience."
"I rarely read current political books but while I do not agree always with Mr. Novak, I like his style and political reporting and his memoir was quite interesting"
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