John A Keel, the author of The Mothman Prophecies, died on Friday. The news seems to have been overlooked by the media until today.
Although much of Keel’s work involves UFOs and other paranormal activity, he preferred to be called a Fortean, which encompasses a wide range of paranormal subjects, rather than a ufologist. In 1975, Keel published The Mothman Prophecies, which is an account of his 1966-1967 investigation of the Mothman sightings that were reported in Point Pleasant and surrounded areas. The book was adapted into the 2002 movie, which stared Richard Gere.
Signed first editions are pretty affordable. This is a landmark book among people who believe in extraterrestial life.
This is so sad. I just found out today. I wish I could have met with him. He spoke to my grandfather-Millard Halstead about the Mothman. I am sure that he and my grandfather are talking more about all the things that have happened.
I have a radio show called ‘spitting feathers’ on Phonic fm in the UK.
I really wanted to talk to John about his present feelings about this landmark book.
Shame.big shame.