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The Strange Case of Dr. M.K. Jessup
New Saucerian is honored to present Gray Barker's "The Strange Case of Dr. M.K. Jessup," the very first book ever published about the suspicious death of early UFO researcher M.K. Jessup, and his possible relationship to the Philadelphia Experiment.
Jessup's own book, "The Case For the UFO," perhaps the first to argue that UFOs were an ongoing terrestrial phenomena, had become a blockbuster, and was reprinted by the Varo Corporation, under the auspices of the U.S. Navy.
The Varo Edition contained unusual annotations by a strange man, Carlos Allende, who claimed to have witnessed the Philadelphia Experiment, and to have been tutored by Albert Einstein. Allende openly suspected Jessup of involvement in the experiment, leading to interesting interchanges, moves, and countermoves.
In these pages, Barker analyzes such correspondences, and deftly navigates the sticky terrain of Jessup's mysterious rise and fall, while raising doubts about the official story. Did Jessup really kill himself, or was it "self-murder?" Or, did Jessup kill his attacker and steal his identity? And was that attacker the real Carlos Allende?
This special 2014 edition features a fascinating introduction by the late, eminent ufologist, Eugenia Macer-Story, as well as the original introductions to the 1963, 1967, and 1973 editions. Also included are new and intriguing contributions from researchers George Knapp, David Paulides, David J. Halperin, Jeffery Pritichett, Anthony Bragalia, Robert Goerman, Anna Genzlinger, and John A. Keel.
"A classic that paved the way for full-tilt 4-D saucering..." -James W. Moseley, Saucer Smear
"Opens new avenues of investigation previously thought not to exist..." -Ted Torbich, The Stench of Truth
"A carefully deployed chronology of inexplicable events..." - Wahabah Hafsa Al Muid, New Age Examiner
Jessup's own book, "The Case For the UFO," perhaps the first to argue that UFOs were an ongoing terrestrial phenomena, had become a blockbuster, and was reprinted by the Varo Corporation, under the auspices of the U.S. Navy.
The Varo Edition contained unusual annotations by a strange man, Carlos Allende, who claimed to have witnessed the Philadelphia Experiment, and to have been tutored by Albert Einstein. Allende openly suspected Jessup of involvement in the experiment, leading to interesting interchanges, moves, and countermoves.
In these pages, Barker analyzes such correspondences, and deftly navigates the sticky terrain of Jessup's mysterious rise and fall, while raising doubts about the official story. Did Jessup really kill himself, or was it "self-murder?" Or, did Jessup kill his attacker and steal his identity? And was that attacker the real Carlos Allende?
This special 2014 edition features a fascinating introduction by the late, eminent ufologist, Eugenia Macer-Story, as well as the original introductions to the 1963, 1967, and 1973 editions. Also included are new and intriguing contributions from researchers George Knapp, David Paulides, David J. Halperin, Jeffery Pritichett, Anthony Bragalia, Robert Goerman, Anna Genzlinger, and John A. Keel.
"A classic that paved the way for full-tilt 4-D saucering..." -James W. Moseley, Saucer Smear
"Opens new avenues of investigation previously thought not to exist..." -Ted Torbich, The Stench of Truth
"A carefully deployed chronology of inexplicable events..." - Wahabah Hafsa Al Muid, New Age Examiner
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166 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2014
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Gray Barker
157 books19 followersAmerican writer best known for his books about UFOs and other paranormal phenomena.
His 1956 book They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers introduced the notion of the Men in Black to UFO folklore.
His 1956 book They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers introduced the notion of the Men in Black to UFO folklore.
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June 22, 2015
This edition contains a variety of material, including much not written by Barker, which is mostly related to Jessup. (The section on David Paulides is the only section I felt was disconnected from the central Jessup/Allende topic of this book.)
Speaking of Carlos Allende, this book offers a great deal of information and a few different theories on his identity. At times, I felt like a better title would have been The Strange Case of Carlos M. Allende. (But it all connects back to Jessup, so it makes sense.)
Speaking of Carlos Allende, this book offers a great deal of information and a few different theories on his identity. At times, I felt like a better title would have been The Strange Case of Carlos M. Allende. (But it all connects back to Jessup, so it makes sense.)
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