The Strange & Unknown, Stranger Than Science, Strangest Things In The World

Description: STRANGE, STRANGER, STRANGEST THREE VINTAGE PAPERBACKS THE STRANGE AND THE UNKNOWN Compiled by the Editors of Fate Magazine With an Introdction by Curtis & Mary Fuller First Printing, October, 1965 Paperback Library, 160 pages STRANGER THAN SCIENCE By Frank Edwards 1959 Ace Books 224 pages THE STRANGEST THINGS IN THE WORLD By Thomas R. Henry 1958 Ace Books 223 pages THE STRANGE AND THE UNKNOWN: ESP, paranormal psychology, poltergeists, witchcraft, dreams of the future, accursed houses, life on other planets, the dead that return, dowsing, ghostly guests, psychic surgery, UFO, flowers that heal... STRTANGER THAN SCIENCE: While Chas Fort produced volumes of unusualness & spiritualist books by R. DeWitt Miller, Nandor Fodor & others were out there, they were low profile on the general reader's radar at the end of the 50s, beginning of the 60s. SF & horror were & westerns & private eyes, but True Weird was but a blip. Then came Stranger Than Science. Its hardcover appearance made ripples. When it came out as an Ace paperback it was like Boulder Dam breaking. Copies flew off racks. Why? Kids discovered it in an affordable format. The timing was right. Postwar baby boomers were hitting 12-14 & their interests were focussed on UFOs, monster movies, Ray Harryhausen stop-motions, Famous Monsters of Filmland & numerous other late-night Shock Theatre hosts--anything to make a shiver. Readers Digest was publishing stories about "The Mysterious Abominable Snowman" & "The Elusive Loch Ness Monster". Youngsters lapped it up. Stranger Than Science hit the mass market at just the right time & with just the right material to grab a ready-made readership. Edward's book became an Ace bestseller. They knew a good thing & started cranking out strange but true books as fast as they could set type while other publishers joined the bandwagon. THE STRANGEST THINGS IN THE WORLD: The book explores various intriguing phenomena in the natural world, presenting a compilation of remarkable natural curiosities and paradoxes that exemplify the complexity of life. It aims to spark curiosity and promote knowledge by highlighting the extraordinary adaptability and diversity of living organisms. At the start of the book, the introduction establishes the premise that nature is full of paradoxes that continue to drive human curiosity and scientific exploration. The author suggests that these paradoxes are a key to understanding the wonders of life, and as a science reporter, he shares noteworthy examples gathered over his extensive career. The opening then describes the unseen, vibrant ecosystem within a gram of soil, showcasing the incredible yet largely invisible life forms that govern the earth beneath our feet, such as various bacteria and nematodes. Through engaging observations and facts, Henry invites readers into the intricate and astonishing world of nature, setting the stage for further exploration of extraordinary life forms and their behaviors. Books are in Fair to Good condition with cover wear and tear, some staining, and a loose page (27/28) in Stranger Than Science. These all seem to be First Paperback Printings. Nice lot for not a lot.

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Location: Elmira, New York

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