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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
January 8, 2002 |
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MOTHMAN AND OTHER CURIOUS ENCOUNTERS
by Loren Coleman |
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In MOTHMAN AND OTHER CURIOUS ENCOUNTERS, investigator Loren
Coleman provides intriguing background on the subject of the
new motion picture, Mothman Prophecies, as well as on the
numerous websites devoted to the Mothman legend.
On November 15, 1967 in the small town of Point Pleasant, West
Virginia, two young couples reported to the Mason County
sheriff’s department that they had a curious encounter with a
monster: “It was shaped like a man, but bigger. Maybe six and
a half or seven feet tall. And it had big wings folded on its
back.” Thus began thirteen months of otherworldly mystery,
madness, and mayhem for the people of Point Pleasant,
culminating in the collapse of the Silver Bridge, which left
46 dead.
Contrary to popular belief, the West Virginian Mothman is not
unique. In his latest book, Coleman examines the Mothman’s
precursors like the Flatwoods Monster of 1952, other sightings
of flying humanoids, and the spawn of the creature—bringing
the ‘Mothman’ story up to date. The author delves into the
technical aspects of the mysterious sightings and the impact
of John A. Keel, the newsman who spent a year in Point
Pleasant looking into the Mothman story and lived to write
about it, on investigations into the unknown.
Coleman’s theory and engaging style form a persuasive argument
that is certain to jolt your placid preconceived notions of
the nature of the physical universe.
A new Screen Gems production on the subject, entitled Mothman
Prophecies, will be released in January. It was directed by
Mark Pellington and stars Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Debra
Messing and Will Patton |
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“In a very strange way, Point Pleasant all makes sense to
me. Mothman’s time has come. Mothman lives. The event wrapped
in the riddle called Mothman has focused so many mysteries in
one place. We are not able to ignore it any longer, even if we
don’t have all the answers yet.”
--Loren Coleman
”After a lifetime of research, Loren Coleman has produced
the most complete overview of Mothman and its minions - the
scariest family of monsters on Earth."
--John A. Keel, author, The Mothman Prophecies |
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About Loren Coleman |
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LOREN COLEMAN of Portland, Maine is one of the world’s leading
investigators of the inexplicable and an internationally known
cryptozoologist. He has written hundreds of articles on the
subject, as well as numerous books, including The Field
Guide to Bigfoot, Yeti, and Other Mystery Primates Worldwide,
and Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters,
Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and Other Authentic Mysteries of
Nature. Coleman appears frequently on both radio and
television programs, and most recently has been the senior
series consultant for a new series of In Search Of…programs.
He has an undergraduate degree in anthropology-zoology and a
graduate degree in psychiatric social work. Coleman has been
an instructor, assistant professor, and research associate in
various academic university settings since 1980 (see also
www.lorencoleman.com ) |
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Mothman and Other Curious Encounters
by Loren Coleman
Paraview Press Trade Paper Original
Pub. Date: January 25, 2002
ISBN: 1-931044-34-1 Unexplained Mysteries
DOI:
5 ½ x 81/4, 210 pages, $14.95
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This book is available through
amazon.com,
barnesandnoble.com, and can be ordered through local and
online bookstores nationwide. |
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About Paraview Press |
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Paraview Publishing is a publisher that utilizes new media
technology to publish quality works in body, mind, and spirit
and the frontiers of science and culture -- areas related to
the transformation of society. Our imprints include Paraview
Press, print-on-demand books for niche audiences; Paraview
Special Editions, reprints of select out-of-print books and
international books; and Paraview Pocket Books, traditionally
published works for a wide audience. Based in New York City,
Paraview targets a global audience, including over 50 million
Americans who are interested in health lifestyles, personal
development and the transformation of society. |
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For author interviews and review copies
contact: (212) 989-3616
E-mail: publisher@paraview.com |
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