The Case for the Face: Scientists Examine the Evidence for Alien Artifacts on Mars (Paperback)

by Stanley V. McDaniel (Author, Editor), Monica Rix Paxson (Editor), Society for Planetary Seti Research (Corporate Author)

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Amazon.com Review
In 1976, NASA's Viking orbiters photographed the surface of Mars and sent pictures back to Earth. What some people see in these pictures, a distinctly humanoid face, has been hotly debated ever since, prompting the question, "Are there artificial structures on Mars?" If you haven't heard of the face on Mars, then you haven't been paying attention to the news about the photos taken by the recent Mars Global Surveyor mission or Art Bell's late night radio talk show about paranormal phenomena or even the covers of the supermarket tabloids. The face is nearly everywhere.

The Case for the Face examines the original NASA images using a battery of different techniques, from stereo imaging to fractal analysis, in an effort to determine if the face is simply a trick of the light or a structure fabricated by an extraterrestrial intelligence. Rather than handing out unchallenged assumptions, The Case for the Face explains how the evidence is gathered, what tests are used for analysis, and gives the reader a crash course in geometry, Martian geology, and computer-image enhancement. The authors present a strong case for the belief that the face, and many other structures in the area, were artificially constructed. In doing so, they also make a compelling argument for opening a new era of manned space exploration and further investigation of this enigmatic portrait in stone. --Brian Patterson

Product Description
This readable, richly illustrated and remarkable book makes a case for the idea that an alien race left huge constructions on Mars -- known as the Cydonia Mystery -- evidenced by a mile long, human-like 'Mars Face' surrounded by pyramid structures. In the wake of JPL's Pathfinder Mission to Mars, The Case for the Face unifies the research and opinions of a remarkably accomplished group of scientists, including a former NASA astronaut, a quantum physicist who is chair of a space science programme, leading meteor researchers, nine PhDs, the best-selling science author in Germany, and the authors of every credential paper ever published on the Mars anomalies. This is the only book to synthesise the vast amounts of solid scientific research on the 'Mars Face' and is an elegantly constructed story of wonder, perseverance and revelation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 302 pages
• Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press; First Edition edition (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932813593
• ISBN-13: 978-0932813596
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,239,958 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars DRY, IMAGINATIVE and very FACTUAL, March 21, 2000

By A Customer

This book is a valuable tool and aid to anyone interested in obtaining certain information about the anomalies located on Mars. Some chapters are very interesting and provide compelling evidence for alien artifacts while others are very dry leaving the reader slightly bored. The book can definitely be used as a research aid from the library, but I do not recommend it for casual reading purposes. Although quite imaginative and informative I believe there are probably better books to read on the Martian anomalies than this one. I would consider other sources before choosing to purchase this book.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well marshalled science on a controversial subject, December 9, 1998

By A Customer

With Jet Propulsion Laboratory's release of images last April, it was easy to conclude that the quest had ended to decide if the famous Mars "face" was artificial. Not so.The latest analysis indicates that the face is about 92-97% symmetrical and that it shows signs of recent water-based erosion. Analysis of two nearby craters shows likely lakes of frozen water on their floors.So there is still a mystery, and this book offers a clear, powerful, readable, scientifically accurate analysis of many facets of the ongoing investigation. The writers do a lovely job of covering the history, methodology, speculations and implications of this marvelous enigma on the shores of an ancient Martian ocean.I liked the book and think you will, too.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read for every astronomer ., March 8, 1999

By A Customer

The remarkable and revealing story of a group of dedicated scientists and engineers. Their testimony, details one of the most exciting and dramatic ongoing investigations of the 20th century. The compelling evidence for ancient alien ruins on Mars.