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"This is the first of a ground-breaking new series compiled by former Police Officer John Hanson and his partner Dawn Holloway, together with David Sankey, a veteran UFO researcher and artist. The multi-part series covers British UFO sightings from 1940 to the present day. This first volume deals with UFO reports from 1940-1959; nineteen tumultuous years during which Britain won a war, lost an empire, buried a king, crowned a queen, and saw a new breed of consumer prosperity rise from the ashes of post-war austerity. People who have followed the UFO subject in any depth will not be surpised to discover that the UFOs encountered during these two decades follow the socio-political changes of the people who witnessed them to a remarkable degree. Haunted Skies is the most ambitious series of books ever attempted in the history of ufology, and will - no doubt - provide a new benchmark in the quality of such publications".
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
For the authors first publication I found it to be a quirky, well researched and interesting read. Certainly makes you think after reading all the documented sightings! Even if your uncertain on this subject or a tad sceptical - I would highly recommend this. 10 out of 10.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This book was a exhilarating from start to finish it has a no nonsense approach to separating the ufo non fiction from fiction,
It is informative and precise in detail. The authors approach to the subject matter comes across in a easy digest manner making it a excellent read. Looking forward to the next chapter fascinating.
It is informative and precise in detail. The authors approach to the subject matter comes across in a easy digest manner making it a excellent read. Looking forward to the next chapter fascinating.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
As Authors of this book, we thought it might be of help to explain that the making of this and another anticipated number of Volumes of Haunted Skies were not produced to make money, but about preserving the social history of UFOs and recogonising the efforts and contributions of so many others whom we felt priveleged to meet over the years. The books are about them, not us - all we have done is put the pieces of the 'jigsaw' together. As far as reviews are concerned one man from Finland, who purchased the book, was dissapointed that the black and white images were not in colour. Unfortunately, using colour images would have increased the price of printing costs, three or four times over. We felt that the reviews have been very good and the book is selling well.
We are working on the next Volume, which covers an incredibly short period of just 5 years (1960-1965), and shows, if nothing else, how prolific UFO activity was even in those early days.
The first book was unchartered territory for us, as far as the format of the book was concerned, but will be used as the blueprint for the following Volumes, although less newspaper cuttings will be used. We have now introduced an Addendum at the end of each year, allowing the reader a unique opportunity to carry out their own research, bearing in mind if we had included this information into the main text, the book would have been too big, as more than 300 pages incurs additonal packaging and postage costs.
Originally, it was our intention to produce only three or four books, entitled 'UFOs - A Chronicle of a Phenomenon' - but we found no-one who was prepared to publish these books. Mainstream Publishers are very wary about getting involved, despite the public's continuing fascination with UFOs. Fortunatly, our Publisher, Jon Downes, of CFZ, belived in us.
We are working on the next Volume, which covers an incredibly short period of just 5 years (1960-1965), and shows, if nothing else, how prolific UFO activity was even in those early days.
The first book was unchartered territory for us, as far as the format of the book was concerned, but will be used as the blueprint for the following Volumes, although less newspaper cuttings will be used. We have now introduced an Addendum at the end of each year, allowing the reader a unique opportunity to carry out their own research, bearing in mind if we had included this information into the main text, the book would have been too big, as more than 300 pages incurs additonal packaging and postage costs.
Originally, it was our intention to produce only three or four books, entitled 'UFOs - A Chronicle of a Phenomenon' - but we found no-one who was prepared to publish these books. Mainstream Publishers are very wary about getting involved, despite the public's continuing fascination with UFOs. Fortunatly, our Publisher, Jon Downes, of CFZ, belived in us.
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great book
If Timothy Good has anything to do with a book - you can expect it's worth a read. Have just started to read this book and have found it quite informative.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. G. D. Langdon
Outstanding Work
This is an outstanding piece of work, the authors have compiled an authoritative record of reports on the UFO phenomena while keeping themselves in the background with little... Read more
Published 9 months ago by will moore
Tremendous research effort
A fascinating compendium of cases which runs the gamut from the decidedly flaky to the highly impressive. Read more
Published 13 months ago by JFest
Haunted Skies
I purchased this book based upon the good reviews that have been written by the best Ufologists on the subject, they are not wrong. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. H. Davies
Worth it.
A pleasant and interesting read, packed full of good information and well worth the buy by anyone with an interest in this subject. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Bilbo Baggins
Haunted Skies
What a pleasant surprise to read a book which contains fascinating information and illustrations for a person who is a newcomer to the UFO subject. Read more
Published 18 months ago by hothouse
A Masterpiece of Research
John and Dawn have obviously put a lot of research into this project, many hours of hard work. This book captures the atmosphere of those times and is a book that any newcomer to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Alfred M.
A serious professional research job focusing on the UK
This book is volume one of a planned four-volume history of the UFO phenomenon as observed and recorded in and over the UK, the first time such a major undertaking has been... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Dr. Trang
Good book - off to a good start.
I first met John Hanson about 15 years ago when he had plans to write a book. Since those early days John has gone far - becoming a well known and respected UFOlogist. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. D. L. Taylor
great book
Great work.....well done after 16 years work at last the 1st of nine can't wait to see the rest......5* research and great book.....Paul F
Published 20 months ago by nikonsex
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