John A. Keel

The Profile

American journalist and UFO researcher, author of The Mothman Prophecies and Strange Creatures from Time & Space.

Born March 25, 1930; died July 3, 2009; journalist and investigator of UFO and paranormal phenomena; associated with APRO; reported and wrote about the 1966–67 Mothman events.

Dr.Adder's review of Creature Dall'Ignoto highlights John A. Keel's meticulous, information-rich approach to ufology. The review emphasizes Keel's fieldwork (Great Pyramid, Aswan, Mothman events) and his effort to bring rational analysis to anomalous reports. The overall appreciation is for breadth and detail, despite the controversial subject matter.