The X-Files: Book of the Unexplained, Vol. 1 [Hardcover]

Jane Goldman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1996

From Lands End to Los Angeles, The X-Files is indisputably the hottest show on television.

And while the show is a compelling fictional drama, it is enthralling to consider that the majority of episodes have been inspired by real-life phenomena, legends, conspiracies and urban-mythology.

Whether you're an open-minded Mulder-type or a pragmatic Scully, The X-Files: Book of the Unexplained, invites you to don your trench-coat and explore this extraordinary and thrilling world of ours, in search of the truth.

The X-Files: Book of the Unexplained is an in-depth guide to the mysteries of the paranormal and unexplained which are the basis of the fictional television episodes. It covers every aspect of the strange including UFO sightings, landings, alien encounters, government cover ups, psychic crime solving, faith healing, spontaneous combustion, feral humans, freaks of nature, ghosts and hauntings, reincarnation, a parade of thoroughly modern threats and much, much more.

Each chapter is sparked off by the phenomena contained in The X-Files and features stills from the show, interviews with The X-Files cast and creative team, and astonishing revelations from the world's leading investigators, scientists and officials. The X-Files Book: of the Unexplained, an X-Files guide to the unknown, is a book no X-Files fan or inquisitive reader can afford to miss.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

In a worthy companion to volume one, Jane Goldman delivers even more of the real-world inspirations for the most popular episodes of The X-Files. Goldman delves into reports of lake monsters, vampires, and of course, alien abduction and conspiracy theories. The one limitation of The X-Files Book of the Unexplained series is the broad scope, which limits Goldman's exploration to appetizing glimpses of the stranger side of life. However, she offers ample bibliographic references for readers who want to sink their teeth into the main course. --Brian Patterson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 339 pages
• Publisher: Harper Prism (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061052361
• ISBN-13: 978-0061052361
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,238,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much better than volume one., April 9, 2003

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Candace A. Gee "dilettante" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: X Files Book of the Unexplained Volume 2 (Vol 2) (Paperback)

I have both volume one and now volume two- thanks to used book sellers. This book contains "explainations" for some of the best in my opinion episodes. "HUMBUG", "FIREWALKER", "3" - that was the episode that had one of david duchovny's at the time's girlfriend playing a vampire, "War of the coprophages"- heh heh Dr. Bambi, "hell money", "clyde bruckman's Final repose"- the psychic epiisode-one of my all time favorites. Msybe the book was great because it had great episodes in it... or maybe it was great because it seemed to be written better than the first book. The chapters are clearly laid out into catagories: Life outside the mortal form, human enigmas, weird world, ancient beliefs, 20th century threats and paranoias, a cosmic conundrum, investigating the unexplained. It's a well written book- as i've said before. the research goldman did for this book is excellent. it is similar to the first book with quotes from the various episodes... but in my opinion is more interesting than the first one. Maybe it's because goldman had choosen some great episodes to write about. Definately get this book for your x-files collection. I'm glad that i did.

5.0 out of 5 stars exciting, entertaining, and informative, July 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The X Files Book of the Unexplained, Vol 2 (Hardcover)

Most people think that everything in the X-files is completely fictional, this simply isn't true. There are real life roots for the stories weaved by X-files writers, and this book chronicles all kinds of useful, entertaining, and interesting examples of these facts. Are aliens manipulating our government? is mind control possible? what lies at the bottom of loch ness? Only this book will give you the facts you need to make a conclusion. I use it as a great rescource material.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on the Paranormal!, February 9, 2001

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Kevin Gourley (Lehigh Acres, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: X-Files Book of the Unexplained, Volume One (Paperback)

Anyone interested in the Paranormal will enjoy this book. X-File Fans will especially enjoy this book. See where some of the ideas from the show really came from. Very easy to read and understand with colorful illustrations. A must have!