FINAL / ENTERTAINMENT / MAIER / LEVINSON BOOK PROJECT

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06466995
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: March 8, 2023
• Document Release Date: May 16, 2019
• Case Number: F-2014-00464
• Publication Date: February 28, 2014

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Friday, February 28,2014 2:25:42 PM
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Barn
I just left you a voice mail. We are in a difficult position in not being able to comment on this matter
for a number of reasons. Given the restrictions upon us. I don't believe we will be able to assist with
your book project to the extent you desire. Please give me a ring when you have a moment and we
can discuss.
Best,
Dean Boyd
Director, CIA Pub i Af airs
From: Meier, Barry
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 12:10 PM
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Subject: Re: Book project
Dean,
Hi.
Just following up on my earlier note to you re the book I'm writing.
I may be down in the Washington area late next week.
Would it be possible to coordinate a visit then?
Thanks and best
Barry Meier
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Hi Barry:
Thanks for your note. 4Ve II have to look into this and get hack to you.
Best,
Dean Boyd
From: Meier, Barry
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 4:23 PM
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Subject: Book project
Dean,
Hi. I hope this note finds you well.
I'm the reporter here at the Times that's been following the Robert Levinson saga.
I am writing because I recently reached an agreement with Farrar, Straus & Giroux to write a
book about it.
As you know, I am not a national security reporter (actually, I usually cover drugs, medical
devices, etc.)
That said, I was hoping to make a visit to the CIA soon so I can describe the building, setting
with some accuracy.
I'd also like to get a generic understanding of some procedural issues that I'll have to address
in the book.
Would this be possible?
Thanks for the consideration.
Regards,
Barry Meier
The New York Times
620 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
212-556-1917
The New York Times
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