JOHANNES VON BUTTLAR - The UFO Phenomenon (Main Selection Encounters Book Club)

London England, Sidgewick & Jackson Ltd, 1979. 1st Translation Edition, Binding: Cloth, Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0283985380 Hardback During the Cold War both the CIA and the KGB took a keen interet in UFOs because each suspected they might be a new wonder weapon of their opponents. And since neither side could keep the UFO sightings a secret, they both took to falsifying the real events to make them appear improbable so that they could quietly pursue their own investigations. This political background to the UFO phenomenon is revealed here for the first time. The author has had access to previously unpublished records of the CIA and KGB. He reveals evidence that shows that the secret services of the great powers took, and still do take UFOs seriously. They have instituted wild airbourne chases, tried to shoot them down, even provoked a few mid-air collisions, but they still cannot explain UFOs. The author has documented the phenomenon with a selection of the most fascinating cases, accounts which are as gripping as a first-class detective story. He has the unusual gift of being able to throw light on the mysterious, solve the problematical, simplify the complex. He presents completely new material which cannot fail to interest both the believer and the unbeliever. A large photograph attached to inside back cover. Message and date to previous owner to inside back cover. Very slight shelf wear to edge and corners of D/J.