Between Silk and Cyanide : The Story of SOE's Code War (Folio Society)

Published by Folio Society, 2013

About this Item

Book in fine condition : Slip Case is in very good Condition with slight wear on the tall edge. First published by Harper Colling Publication in 1998. This edition follows the text of the first edition with minor emendations. Introduction by Simon Mawer. Type set is Garamond. Bound in cloth and silk. Blocked with a design incorporating a poem by Leo Marks. Please let me know if you need more information Between Silk and Cyanide: The Story of SOE's Code War by Leo Marks is a critically acclaimed Second World War memoir that was beautifully published as a collector's edition by The Folio Society in 2013. The book chronicles Marks' fascinating experiences as a young cryptographer heading the communications department of the Special Operations Executive (SOE).Book Summary & Key Themes The Author: Leo Marks was a cryptographic genius who joined the SOE at age 22, having grown up in his father?s famous London bookstore, 84 Charing Cross Road. The Mission: He fundamentally revolutionized Allied code-making techniques. He replaced dangerously insecure "poem codes" with uncrackable one-time pads printed on silk.The Agents: Marks personally trained legendary secret agents dropped behind enemy lines into occupied Europe, including Violette Szabo and Noor Inayat Khan. The Tone: The memoir balances a witty, dry, and often absurd look at military bureaucracy with the haunting, tragic reality of the code war, including the infamous "Englandspiel" disaster where the Germans intercepted and manipulated Dutch SOE networks. Folio Society Edition Features Release Year: First printing by Folio Society was in 2013. Introduction: Features an exclusive introduction by renowned novelist and historian Simon Mawer. Physical Design: Features a hardcover binding with a custom protective slipcase, typical of high-quality Folio Society productions. Length: Contains 579 pages including historical black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the book exceed 500grams.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Between Silk and Cyanide : The Story of SOE's Code War (Folio Society)
• Publisher: Folio Society
• Publication Date: 2013
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine