Many Americans believe that so-called ancient astronauts (visitors from outer space) were responsible for historical wonders like the pyramids. This entertaining and informative book traces the origins of such beliefs to the work of horror writer H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937). The author takes the reader through fifty years of pop culture and pseudoscience highlighting such influential figures and developments as Erich von Däniken (Chariots of the Gods), Graham Hancock (Fingerprints of the Gods), Zecharia Sitchin (Twelfth Planet), and the Raelian Revolution. The astounding and improbable connections among these various characters are revealed, along with the disturbing consequences of Lovecraft's "little joke" for modern science and public knowledge.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 12/30/2005
ISBN: 9781591023524
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.14w x 1.15d

Review Citations: Ingram Advance 10/01/2005 pg. 128
Library Journal 11/28/2005