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The Book of Mothman
New Saucerian Press proudly presents John Keel’s "The Book of Mothman: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Reality Distortion But Were Afraid to Ask."
The chapters in this Keel-approved collection, culled from New Saucerian’s four recently published “Selected Writings of John Keel” books ("Flying Saucer to the Center of Your Mind," "The Outer Limits of the Twilight Zone," "Searching For the String," and "The Great Phonograph in the Sky"), coalesce to create a dazzling, mind-blowing “unified theory” concerning the paraphysical distortions and “glitches” seemingly invading our reality.
Many of the articles in "The Book of Mothman" were written years before Keel’s "Mothman Prophecies," while others were written years afterwards, making it a very unique and valuable source. With the addition of several 1990s lectures and an interview from 2003 – Keel’s last on Mothman – researchers and enthusiasts gain a better sense of just what was going on in West Virginia and the Ohio Valley in the 1960s and ‘70s.
True to form, Keel takes on the endless variety of high-strangeness surrounding Mothman and Mothman witnesses, such as UFOs, MIBs, little green men, hairy monsters, giants, animal mutilations, hypnotism, shapeshifting, psychological warfare, missing time, and phantom aircraft, automobiles, and humans.
This special edition features a brilliant introduction by Gray Barker, a recently discovered foreword by John Keel, and a note from the editor, Andy Colvin.
“As good an example of pure, unadulterated Keel as you are likely to find...” –Robert Durant, Pursuit Magazine
“Decades ahead of all the ‘respectable’ Forteans and ufologists...” –UFO Magazine
“Exposes the dark workings of the Mind Parasites...” –William S. Burroughs
“Interesting and informed speculation...” –Brad Pitt
The chapters in this Keel-approved collection, culled from New Saucerian’s four recently published “Selected Writings of John Keel” books ("Flying Saucer to the Center of Your Mind," "The Outer Limits of the Twilight Zone," "Searching For the String," and "The Great Phonograph in the Sky"), coalesce to create a dazzling, mind-blowing “unified theory” concerning the paraphysical distortions and “glitches” seemingly invading our reality.
Many of the articles in "The Book of Mothman" were written years before Keel’s "Mothman Prophecies," while others were written years afterwards, making it a very unique and valuable source. With the addition of several 1990s lectures and an interview from 2003 – Keel’s last on Mothman – researchers and enthusiasts gain a better sense of just what was going on in West Virginia and the Ohio Valley in the 1960s and ‘70s.
True to form, Keel takes on the endless variety of high-strangeness surrounding Mothman and Mothman witnesses, such as UFOs, MIBs, little green men, hairy monsters, giants, animal mutilations, hypnotism, shapeshifting, psychological warfare, missing time, and phantom aircraft, automobiles, and humans.
This special edition features a brilliant introduction by Gray Barker, a recently discovered foreword by John Keel, and a note from the editor, Andy Colvin.
“As good an example of pure, unadulterated Keel as you are likely to find...” –Robert Durant, Pursuit Magazine
“Decades ahead of all the ‘respectable’ Forteans and ufologists...” –UFO Magazine
“Exposes the dark workings of the Mind Parasites...” –William S. Burroughs
“Interesting and informed speculation...” –Brad Pitt
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278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 19, 2015
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About the author
John A. Keel
75 books248 followersJohn Alva Keel (born Alva John Kiehle) was a Fortean author and professional journalist.
Keel wrote professionally from the age of 12, and was best known for his writings on unidentified flying objects, the "Mothman" of West Virginia, and other paranormal subjects. Keel was arguably one of the most widely read and influential ufologists since the early 1970s. Although his own thoughts about UFOs and associated anomalous phenomena gradually evolved since the mid 1960s, Keel remained one of ufology's most original and controversial researchers. It was Keel's second book, UFOs: Operation Trojan Horse (1970), that popularized the idea that many aspects of contemporary UFO reports, including humanoid encounters, often paralleled ancient folklore and religious encounters. Keel coined the term "men in black" to describe the mysterious figures alleged to harass UFO witnesses and he also argued that there is a direct relationship between UFOs and psychic phenomena. He did not call himself a ufologist and preferred the term Fortean, which encompasses a wide range of paranormal subjects.
Keel wrote professionally from the age of 12, and was best known for his writings on unidentified flying objects, the "Mothman" of West Virginia, and other paranormal subjects. Keel was arguably one of the most widely read and influential ufologists since the early 1970s. Although his own thoughts about UFOs and associated anomalous phenomena gradually evolved since the mid 1960s, Keel remained one of ufology's most original and controversial researchers. It was Keel's second book, UFOs: Operation Trojan Horse (1970), that popularized the idea that many aspects of contemporary UFO reports, including humanoid encounters, often paralleled ancient folklore and religious encounters. Keel coined the term "men in black" to describe the mysterious figures alleged to harass UFO witnesses and he also argued that there is a direct relationship between UFOs and psychic phenomena. He did not call himself a ufologist and preferred the term Fortean, which encompasses a wide range of paranormal subjects.
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June 7, 2015
I readily devour anything I can find on Mothman, and the Silver Bridge tragedy that happened in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1967. This book delves into those events, including the appearance of UFOs and Men-in-Black, plus much more. Compiled from lectures and articles by Mr. Keel, and spanning the years 1967 through 2003, it's highly interesting reading. Some of the articles are so vividly written it puts you into that era (60's, 70s, etc.) in time.
Curious... entertaining...a must for anyone fascinated by Mothman and UFO history!
Curious... entertaining...a must for anyone fascinated by Mothman and UFO history!
March 28, 2015
John Keel's wrtings
Nice book of lectures and articles. I enjoyed it despite duplications from other compilations. Worth a read. I recommend it
Nice book of lectures and articles. I enjoyed it despite duplications from other compilations. Worth a read. I recommend it
January 7, 2023
Excellent
This book is a collection of John Keeps articles and lectures. That makes it an easy book to read because of the slightly varied topics. The flow is still good despite jumping around to different lectures and articles. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
This book is a collection of John Keeps articles and lectures. That makes it an easy book to read because of the slightly varied topics. The flow is still good despite jumping around to different lectures and articles. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
April 16, 2025
The awe and confusion of the old John Keal remain till today...
Nothing really happened, nobody really knows what the "phenomena" is about...
A funny balance between skepticism and "I want to believe" is a must.
Nothing really happened, nobody really knows what the "phenomena" is about...
A funny balance between skepticism and "I want to believe" is a must.
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