John Keel publishes 'The Mothman Prophecies'

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Original book cover of The Mothman Prophecies
The original cover of John Keel's 'The Mothman Prophecies' Jacket design by Peter Parnell, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Saturday Review Press/Dutton published John Keel's account of his 1966-67 investigation of 'Mothman' sightings, strange lights and visitors in West Virginia. Keel framed the events as 'ultra-terrestrial' rather than extraterrestrial; the book was loosely adapted into a 2002 film.

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  1. PressThe Mothman Prophecies (review) (opens in a new tab)Kirkus Reviews / 1975-03-24
  2. PressJohn A. Keel, 'Mothman' author, 79 (opens in a new tab)Philadelphia Inquirer (Associated Press) / 2009-07-09

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How the story came out

Happened 24 Mar 1975. First made public 27 years later (25 Jan 2002).

This reports on Point Pleasant 'Mothman' reports (15 Nov 1966).

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  2. 'The Mothman Prophecies' film released - first made public

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