or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
60 used & new from $0.67

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Express Checkout with PayPhrase
What's this? | Create PayPhrase
Sorry!
Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences & Puzzling Physical Phenomena
 
 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here.
 
  

Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences & Puzzling Physical Phenomena (Paperback)

~ Jerome Clark (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

List Price: $24.95
Price: $18.21 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $6.74 (27%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Only 3 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want it delivered Tuesday, November 10? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
17 new from $2.96 42 used from $0.67 1 collectible from $35.88

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
  Hardcover $26.00 $21.10 $21.09
  Paperback $18.21 $2.96 $0.67

Frequently Bought Together

Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences & Puzzling Physical Phenomena + Unexplained Mysteries of the 20th Century + The Rough Guide to Unexplained Phenomena 2 (Rough Guide Reference)
Price For All Three: $46.05

Show availability and shipping details

  • This item: Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences & Puzzling Physical Phenomena by Jerome Clark

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • Unexplained Mysteries of the 20th Century by Janet Bord

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • The Rough Guide to Unexplained Phenomena 2 (Rough Guide Reference) by John Michell

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Rough Guide to Unexplained Phenomena 2 (Rough Guide Reference)

The Rough Guide to Unexplained Phenomena 2 (Rough Guide Reference)

by John Michell
4.8 out of 5 stars (6)  $14.95
Mammoth Encyclopedia of the Unsolved

Mammoth Encyclopedia of the Unsolved

by Colin Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars (12)  $10.17
Strange But True: From the Files of FATE Magazine

Strange But True: From the Files of FATE Magazine

by Corrine Kenner
4.3 out of 5 stars (10)  $10.75
Exploring the Unexplained: The World's Greatest Marvels, Mysteries and Myths

Exploring the Unexplained: The World's Greatest Marvels, Mysteries and Myths

by Editors of Time Magazine
4.5 out of 5 stars (2)  $18.21
Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries

Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries

by Judy Allen
4.3 out of 5 stars (3)  $13.57
Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The truth is out there, but looking for it is the real fun. Now, countless X-Philes and other fans of the supernatural, occult, and UFOs can join Jerome Clark, as he journeys once again to the outer limits of science and nature in an updated and expanded edition of his popular work. 150 photos.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 672 pages
  • Publisher: Visible Ink Press; 2 Sub edition (November 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1578590701
  • ISBN-13: 978-1578590704
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #299,400 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Inside This Book (learn more)
Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Search Inside This Book:

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences & Puzzling Physical Phenomena
70% buy the item featured on this page:
Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences & Puzzling Physical Phenomena 4.5 out of 5 stars (22)
$18.21
Mammoth Encyclopedia of the Unsolved
8% buy
Mammoth Encyclopedia of the Unsolved 4.0 out of 5 stars (12)
$10.17
Strange But True: From the Files of FATE Magazine
7% buy
Strange But True: From the Files of FATE Magazine 4.3 out of 5 stars (10)
$10.75
Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries
7% buy
Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries 4.3 out of 5 stars (3)
$13.57

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(3)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

22 Reviews
5 star:
 (16)
4 star:
 (3)
3 star:
 (2)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:
 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.5 out of 5 stars (22 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good job, Jerome!, April 25, 2000
Clark's new, expanded edition of "Unexplained!" is one of the finest overviews of paranormal mysteries available today. I have been a fan of Clark's since his "Creatures of the Outer Edge" of 1978 (co-authored with his occasional writing partner, the equally dependable Loren Coleman). Clark's clear and professional writing style has only improved over the years. A sly, very subtle wit frequently emerges ("perhaps wisely, he takes this vague idea no further"). Although it's evident Clark's mind is open to most of the phenomena explored in the book, for the most part he keeps his opinions to himself, opting instead to let his reader make his or her own judgement based on the information available.

In scope and organization I found the book slightly similar to Janet and Colin Bord's excellent "Unexplained Mysteries of the 20th Century" of 1989, although that book also explores ghost and goblin-type phenomena whereas "Unexplained!" is concerned primarily with more tangible mysteries. Both are encyclopedic, objective tomes providing a detailed overview of a wide variety of topics. Especially welcome in this new edition of "Unexplained!" is the inclusion of the "Things That Are Not" section, highlighting previously believed legends such as the Bermuda Triangle and Cottingley Fairy Photographs. Also new are numerous "sidebar" discussions of select organizations and important figures in the Fortean world (i.e., Dr. Bernard Heuvelmans, Budd Hopkins, MUFON, CSICOP, etc.). Clark generously criticizes--in a professional manner--certain unreliable "experts" (Von Daniken, Berlitz) and hardcore debunkers, those "thinkers" who claim to be skeptics but instead are nothing more than vehemently closed minds.

This book is a serious, carefully-researched study. Clark has always made it a point to clearly document his sources, which makes it easy for the reader to further pursue an intriguing topic. Another of Clark's strengths is the natural integration of the many witness accounts and narratives, however extreme some of them might be. The information is presented in a manner that encourages the reader to form his/her own deductions. When examining far-fetched phenomena like Fairies, Clark uses a cautionary approach that still manages to remain receptive to the nagging body of stories, accounts, and folklore.

The presentation and layout of the book have been vastly improved over the 1993 edition. It's now much more serious and professional in its look, abandoning the Ripley's Believe It or Not-style cover of it's previous incarnation. The typeface and setting are also significantly improved and much more easily read. Instead of listing the entries in simple encyclopedic format as he did before, he now groups them together in intelligent sections. Considerably more photos and illustrations exist in the present version (although there can never be enough!).

I can recommend this book without hesitation to anyone with a serious interest in these phenomena. Clark is now one of the most dependable, scholarly, and professional voices in the Fortean world. I trust him.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars clear concise and objective book, January 11, 2002
By S. A Troutt (MURFREESBORO, TN USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
I've been a Jerome Clark fan for years..He always presents a clear concise and objective view of whatever subject he tackles.Mr. Clark presents both sides fairly and attempts to provide a balanced report without the hysterical fanaticism of the "believers" or the rabid negativism of the skeptics. He (and his old partner Loren Coleman) are good examples of the old school reporters who understand the difference between fact and opinion. Mr. Clark is one of the few authors in this area that does not seem to have a pet theory about the mysterious phenomena. This book lists many famous cases with proof both for and against the "experts" explanations. Well researched and written, this book is a must read for any serious (or just curious) reader of unexplained phenomena. You can trust Jerome Clark to always lay out a well researched and balanced view. I do.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This ones A to Z and beyond !, May 6, 2004
By "drsherman2004" (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews
"UNEXPLAINED" goes beyond UFO"s & Bigfoot covering creepy creatures and strange events. Some are seldom heard or known yet every bit as intriguing as those we've all read about so often.
A complete collection that every Cryptozoology Buff, in fact anyone interested in X-file-like accounts will enjoy.
Can't stress it enough, this book is more than a collection of hidden animals or unusal events it's a desk reference for the weird!
Also recommended is "STRANGE HIGHWAYS" by Jerry D. Coleman.
Great Book Mr. Clark!!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Unexplained - explained!
A very informative book about subjects not always widely publised.

Interesting and useful for all those things that go bump in the night. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lai Dancer

5.0 out of 5 stars THE book on unexplained phenomena
I will make my review short and sweet: THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BOOK ON UNEXPLAINED PHENOMENA I'VE EVER READ. Read more
Published on September 5, 2007 by Adipocere

5.0 out of 5 stars An Fun Read
This book provided me with many hours and hours of fun. It has an extensive list of strange events and weird creatures that have been seen (and allegedly seen. Read more
Published on May 2, 2006 by Daniel J. Knight

1.0 out of 5 stars A disappointed reader
I have been interested in the subject of paranormal and unexplained phenomena since I was in 4th grade. Read more
Published on March 31, 2006 by Brinkley

3.0 out of 5 stars A lot of info lacking a little extra
This book is actually quite entertaining to read. It was well written and had tons of interesting information... Read more
Published on April 20, 2005 by eternalpoison

5.0 out of 5 stars Unexplained
Two weeks ago I started to read the book Unexplained. I really liked the book because I like to know about strange phenomenon and mysteries. Read more
Published on April 12, 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars The Best Possible Book of Its Type
Jerome Clark is not a crackpot. As a figure in the field of Ufology and Cryptozoology, one understands that such a statement is actually a complement. Read more
Published on January 16, 2005 by Brandon Hammell

5.0 out of 5 stars More than UFO' s It's a Desk Reference!
Mr. Jerome Clark did it, great information that covers "hundreds" of critters and events! To the point, easy to refer to and very informative! Read more
Published on March 26, 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Biased, but still interesting
In "Unexplained" Jerome Clark dicsusses things in shorter detail than he does with his "UFO Book," therfore the bias isn't as prevalent, but it's still... Read more
Published on December 10, 2003 by Aaron

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book but buy the 1993 edition
You know the expression, If it ain't broken...

Well this expression sorta applies to this book. Read more
Published on April 3, 2003 by Bryce David

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   




Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.