Comments for JOHN KEEL: NOT AN AUTHORITY ON ANYTHING

Comment on Keel and Sanderson Try to Write a Book (12) by Doug

Doug — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:03:36 +0000

On second thought, I think you’re right. The tone seemed to me to have more of the earnestness of some of John’s private UFO papers, and none of Sanderson’s usual breeziness. But those corrections look like Sanderson’s handwriting.

Comment on Keel and Sanderson Try to Write a Book (12) by joshua buhs

joshua buhs — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:56:02 +0000

I don’t know, that omniscient, slightly smarmy voice sounds an awful lot like Sanderson to my ear (or reads an awful lot like Sanderson to my eye).

Comment on Keel and Sanderson Try to Write a Book (10) by Doug

Doug — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:26:17 +0000

Well, they ended up using the material in their own books. Part of the problem was that John was putting more effort into that proposed UFO piece for Playboy, which was eventually rejected; and this project took second place. Ah well…

Comment on Keel and Sanderson Try to Write a Book (10) by William J. Grabowski

William J. Grabowski — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:49:56 +0000

Hi, Doug:

What a treat to read the actual outline (and to be reminded that, when I started freelancing in 1982, my typewriter had a red-option on the ribbon!) Keel and Sanderson wrote. Can’t say it wasn’t organized. Looked like they were reading to get going on the text. At least they left us many others, eh?

Best,
Bill Grabowski

Comment on A Point Pleasant Notebook by Doug

Doug — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:10:17 +0000

Well, you’re quite welcome… And there’s more to come!

Comment on A Point Pleasant Notebook by James

James — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:52:31 +0000

Wow. I had no idea his notebooks would even still be around somewhere! I read through these and was quite struck by them… a slap in the face…plain, unadorned, to the point and vivid. I have been re-reading OTH yet again and have been even more impressed by his commentary than I have in the past. I think few of us really do get it… but it is obvious to me his legacy will not diminish but grow with time. He has made inroads I think – again – only a few right now can really appreciate. Thanks for the eye-opening notes!

Comment on Keel and Sanderson Try to Write a Book (7) by William J. Grabowski

William J. Grabowski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:11:35 +0000

Doug:

Yes, thanks to your previous work here I know of those. Having written some pseudonymous stuff (as “Anton Laveau”) myself, I can appreciate it. I wonder if those 2 are out there? I’m gonna look.

Best,

Bill Grabowski

Comment on Keel and Sanderson Try to Write a Book (7) by Doug

Doug — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:21:36 +0000

Bill -- John also wrote two novels under his pseudonym Harry Gibbs, Three Women and Town Tease. Both were written for the sleaze market (though nothing explicit), but are most notable for their humor.

Comment on Keel and Sanderson Try to Write a Book (7) by William J. Grabowski

William J. Grabowski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:44:20 +0000

Hi Doug!

As you know, JAK was a great comedy writer. I recall back in 2003, living in Pittsburgh, I found copies of JADOO and FICKLE FINGER OF FATE online. These added an entire new dimension (no pun there) to my appreciation and fascination. Then I got to say hello to the man himself at the 2003 Mothman Fest in Point Pleasant. I have photos of him near the sculpture, and others.

Man, what a book those two would have written….

Best,

Bill Grabowski

Comment on “The Fickle Finger of Fate” by Keel and Sanderson Try to Write a Book (7) « JOHN KEEL: NOT AN AUTHORITY ON ANYTHING

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:45:55 +0000

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