How Kristie Macrakis Got “the Goods”

Further to last week’s Washington Times article about Seduced by Secrets, Harvard Magazine’s own piece about Makcrakis and her research gives us a glimpse at the woman behind the research behind the book. Escape plans and all!
The Seduction of Snooping

A recording device hidden in an ashtray. A camera concealed inside a pen, an innocuous-looking [...]

Ian Fleming and America’s Love Affair with Technology

As the spy world celebrates the birthday the noted author, Ian Fleming of the James Bond series, spy-tech historian Kristie Macrakis reflects on his role in bringing the world of spies and their gadgets to the masses.
With enthusiasm and trepidation I taught a new seminar on the Technology of Bond, James Bond several years ago. [...]

Spy-Tech Monday

That’s it for Kristie Macrakis and her treasure trove of Stasi gizmos. Thanks for joining us. I’ll make it easier for everyone, and post all the pictures in a gallery below. Seduced by Secrets is available nationwide; get the full story! Many thanks to Kristie for sharing images from her own research.
[UPDATE] Check out the [...]

Spy-Tech Monday

Goodness, it’s Monday already. The sky is gray here at Cambridge Americas, and the office is quiet. But I’m in high spirits, because we have some itty-bitty spy toys to showcase today. Kristie Macrakis, what do we have here?
It’s Mini Monday!
Spies can conceal cameras in many places, not just bras.
This is a “microdot” camera with [...]

Friday Link Round-Up

Get a dose of Stasi espionage, and keep up to speed with Zimbabwe.
Jack Lessenberry spoke with Kristie Macrakis of Seduced by Secrets yesterday. Listen here!
Africa Works cited the importance of When Things Fell Apart in a recent blurb, calling it “an excellent companion to those trying to make sense out of Zimbabwe’s farcical elections”.