Books are my art. The movie is someone else's art. But it's great marketing for books. Barry Eisler artbookgreat Change image and share on social
At the national level, I don't know how to describe a threat to destroy Country A in order to punish Country B other than to call it state terrorism. Barry Eisler callcountrydescribe Change image and share on social
From the outside, the CIA seems pretty exotic, but from the inside, it's a big, bureaucratic place. Think 'post office with spies.' Barry Eisler bigbureaucraticcia Change image and share on social
The most important guideline when it comes to argument is the golden rule. If someone were addressing your point, what tone, what overall approach would you find persuasive and want her to use? Whatever that is, do it yourself. Barry Eisler addressapproachargument share on social
I love Japan, and Tokyo is my favorite city. Barry Eisler cityfavoritejapan Change image and share on social
After I sold my screenplay adaptation of 'Rain Fall' to Sony Pictures, I had no more creative involvement. Barry Eisler adaptationcreativefall Change image and share on social
Good argument is intended to persuade another. Barry Eisler argumentgoodintend Change image and share on social
I want to position my books as premium-priced versions on the reasonably-priced scale, if that makes sense, to find a sweet spot between the high-end of what my brand can support and the low end that results in impulse purchases and maximum sales volume. Barry Eisler bookbrandend share on social
Anger, and the self-righteousness that is both the cause and consequence of anger, tends to be easier on the psyche than personal responsibility. Barry Eisler angerconsequenceeasy Change image and share on social
When I think of a story, somehow it just always seems to come out involving spooks and spies and government skullduggery. Barry Eisler governmentinvolveskullduggery Change image and share on social
