http://www.mania.com/lair-beasts-apeman-sumatra_article_131611.html A Monstrous Book
Nick Redfern
November 19, 2011
Just published by Britain’s CFZ Press is a brand new book from Richard Freeman, of the Center for Fortean Zoology, one of the very few full time groups in the world dedicated to uncovering the truth behind Bigfoot, the Yeti, sea-serpents, the Chupacabra, and much more of a beastly nature.
Over the course of the last few years, Richard has been on a number of expeditions to the island of Sumatra in search of its very own equivalent of Sasquatch: It has become known as the Orang-Pendek.
And, having collected an absolute mass of very impressive reports, credible on the record testimony, numerous stories, and taken hundreds of photographs, Freeman has now gone ahead and published his many and varied findings in his latest book, which is titled: Orang-Pendek: Sumatra’s Forgotten Ape.
Richard says of his quest to find the answers behind the legendary mystery: “We are impressed by big things; dinosaurs, whales, rhinos, super-tankers, skyscrapers. Mention mystery apes to the man in the street and he will imagine bipedal hairy giants, 10 feet tall. Indeed most reports of such things speak of massive animals; the Yeti, the Yeren, the Sasquatch, and the Yowie.”
He continues: “But for every Bigfoot there is a Littlefoot. Stories of little hairy men are widespread - but none are as famous as Sumatra’s Orang-Pendek.”
As for the specific nature of the Orang-Pendek, here’s what Freeman has to say: “Orang-Pendek means ‘short man’ in Indonesian. The creature is said to be powerfully built and immensely strong but relatively short at around 4½ to 5ft in height. It walks upright like a man and rarely, if ever, moves on all fours.”
And as Richard has come to learn during the course of his various expeditions, the Orang-Pendek is “…generally said to have dark brown or black fur but honey colored or reddish hair has been reported. Sometimes a long mane of hair that falls down to the shoulders is also mentioned. The Orang-Pendek generally seems to be a solitary creature, though there are rare reports of groups of them being seen together.”
CFZ Press note of Richard Freeman’s Orang-Pendek: Sumatra’s Forgotten Ape that: “This book looks at the history of sightings of the Orang-Pendek; similar creatures across the world; has in-depth accounts of the author’s four CFZ expeditions in search of the creature; and finally analyses the evidence to produce a cogent theory as to what the elusive short man of the forest might actually be.”
The editor and director of the CFZ, Jonathan Downes says of Freeman’s work that: “It is a tour de force by Richard Freeman, one of the most popular cryptozoology authors on the planet and the author of Dragons: More than a Myth and The Great Yokai Encyclopaedia - The A-Z of Japanese Monsters.
And if all of that has caught your attention - and you’re interested in learning much more about a mysterious ape that isn’t Bigfoot or the Abominable Snowman - then I most definitely recommend you get hold of a copy of Freeman’s Orang-Pendek: Sumatra’s Forgotten Ape at the earliest opportunity.
Written skillfully, and in an entertaining fashion, by someone who knows his way around the island of Sumatra, who has extensively searched for the animal, and who has some amazing stories, data, and witness testimony to share, the book is likely to become one of the most important, new cryptozoological-themed books in a very long time. I don’t exaggerate!
Nick Redfern’s new book, Keep Out, is published by New Page Books in December
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Konformist Book Club: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter
Memoirs of a Monster Hunter: A Five-Year Journey in Search of the Unknown
Nick Redfern (Author)
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For centuries, people across the world have had a fascination with monsters and strange creatures. They marvel at the tales and legends of the Bigfoot of the Pacific Northwest; of the Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas; of the infamous and diabolical Moth-Man of West Virginia; of fire-breathing dragons; and of those dark denizens of the deep: lake monsters and sea serpents. But do such creatures really exist? Can it be true that our planet is home to fantastic beasts that lurk deep within its forests and waters? Memoirs of a Monster Hunter proves the answer is a resounding yes!
In this follow-up to his wildly successful Three Men Chasing Monsters, paranormal investigator and author Nick Redfern chronicles his surreal road-trip through the United States and beyond in search of all-things monstrous. His strange adventures lasted five years and saw him doggedly pursuing a menagerie of creatures, including gargoyles, giant birds, and what some believe are living dinosaurs. Follow Redfern as he:
* Explores the El Yunque rainforest of Puerto Rico in search of the terrifying Chupacabras: a razor-clawed, glowing-eyed beast that is part giant bat and part vampire.
* Seeks out the Goat Man: a menacing creature that evokes imagery of both demons and the fabled cloven-hoofed Centaurs of ancient mythology, and is said to inhabit the forests of East Texas.
* Chases after what many people believe are real-life, flesh-and-blood werewolves that surface from hidden lairs and prowl the countryside when the Moon is full.
Part X-Files, part Crocodile Hunter with a mix of Jurassic Park and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Memoirs of a Monster Hunter takes you on a roller-coaster ride into the unknown. Read personal accounts of the monsters that inhabit your wildest imagination and your worst nightmares. The creatures you were told couldn't possibly exist, really do.
From the Back Cover
"This is one of the best books I've read in years. Redfern sweeps you away on his personal adventure. Around the world, from romance, to ghastly beasts, to the cosmos, Redfern has candidly shared the wonders of his young life."
--Joshua P. Warren, author of Pet Ghosts and How to Hunt Ghosts
Nick Redfern is a full-time author and journalist specializing in a wide range of unsolved mysteries, including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, UFO sightings, government conspiracies, alien abductions, and paranormal phenomena. He writes regularly for the Daily Express newspaper, Fortean Times, FATE, and UFO Magazine. His previous books include Three Men Seeking Monsters, Strange Secrets, Cosmic Crashes, and The FBI Files. Among his many exploits, Redfern has investigated reports of lake monsters in Scotland, vampires in Puerto Rico, werewolves in England, aliens in Mexico, and sea serpents in the United States. Redfern travels and lectures extensively around the world. Originally from England, he currently lives in Dallas, Texas.
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Publisher: New Page Books (September 1, 2007)
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL UFO CONVENTION!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
http://www.retroufo.com/
Email: retroufo@aol.com
Contact: Barbara or Rob Harris
Phone: 760-365-3266 or 760-365-5646
THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL UFO CONVENTION!
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 and SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008
The UFO phenomena once experienced by thousands at Giant Rock, in Landers, CA
in the middle of the last century returns for its third year
RETRO UFO (3)
Event Held At
The Integratron in Landers, California
WITH A SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY GEORGE NOORY of COAST TO COAST AM
Whether you believe in UFO’s or not, RETRO UFO (3) will take you beyond the typical UFO lecture hall of a hotel conference room and into a new, and nostalgic way of viewing the UFO phenomenon that has intrigued thousands for a millennia. The event is presented in tents and canopies on the grounds of the World Famous Integratron. Speakers will lecture, share their stories and experiences about Giant Rock, The Integratron, Crop Circles and the latest UFO’s information. Many of these stories will show how a small group of men and women impacted a region of the Mojave Desert and made history, often compared in scale to the stories of Roswell, New Mexico.
The original events of The Giant Rock Spacecraft Conventions ended well over 30 years ago. Returning for its third year, Retro UFO (3) has more speakers and programs designed to excite memories and feelings of this nostalgic era of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. At the event this year we’ll explore the UFO movement and the pioneers that paved the way for current UFO believers.
One of the earliest pioneers of that movement was George Van Tassel. George, his wife Eva, and their three daughters lived under Giant Rock, once considered a sacred space to early American Indians. Once known as the largest free standing boulder in the world until its split in February of 2000, Giant Rock and surrounding areas are presently, owned and cared for by the Bureau of Land Management.
It was George and his family during the period of the 1950’s to the 1970’s who hosted Spacecraft Conventions at Giant Rock Airport in the Mojave Desert. Eva, his wife became famous for serving hamburgers and apple pie from her restaurant, The Come On Inn. Records show that Howard Hughes would fly into Giant Rock Airport just to enjoy a piece of Eva’s apple pie. Crowds of thousands gathered from the late 1960’s to the mid 70’s to hear Contactees tell their stories and to share their UFO experiences. George himself, a Contacee would channel messages and talk about boarding a spaceship and meeting “space people” who shared information with him on how to build the Integratron. www.integratron.com an Electro-static generator that was to be used for the cellular rejuvenation of humans.
Many of the original Contactees who participated in the Spacecraft Convention of the 60’s and 70’s have passed on, however a small group still remain and will be at Retro UFO (3) to share their stories. On Saturday, April 26, and Sunday April 27 modern day enthusiasts such as Dr. Louis Turi, Kenn Thomas, Nick Redfern, Paul Kimball, Ralph Ring, Barbara Lamb, Greg Bishop, Alexandra “Chica” Bruce, Adam GoRightly and a host of others will share their present day experiences and research.
We’re honored to announce that George Noory of “Coast to Coast AM”; one of the finest experts on UFOs and the stories behind them will be our featured SPECIAL GUEST. Other well-known UFO Researchers are scheduled to drop by to check out the Dome Vortex and be part of another history making weekend
Sharing personal upclose experiences for their third year will be Rev. Robert Short and wife Shirley, both original attendees of the Giant Rock Conventions. Our Master of Ceremony, Guy Malone, of the 2007 Roswell Festival will be introducing speakers and adding his own special touches to the festivities. Other speakers such as, Carol Peterson and Laura Lee Mysticah will be sharing their insights and providing demonstrations.
Not only does Retro UFO (3) offer lectures by well known and reputable speakers, we’ll also be offering for the third year a historical recreation of George Van Tassel by Lloyd Noel, The Morongo Basin Historical Society, Vice President. The PioneerTown Posse, also a local favorite will present a short drama on, “What does a Cowboy do when he sees a UFO... shoot it?” Other demonstrations on how the Integratron was intended to work by Bob Benson, exhibits by local artists, music, vendors, SoundBaths, prizes for the Best Costume and Who Builds the Best Aluminum Foil Hat will round out some of the festivities for the weekend.
Also planned is an evening program featuring Zamora, The Torture King (His Las Vegas name by the way), And the Movie Farewell Good Brothers along with a laser light show all projected on the Dome. (Weather permitting)
This year Retro UFO (3) promises to be the most exciting and FUN to date. This conference is sponsored by Barbara and Rob Harris of Adset Graphics, are both passionate supporters of The Integratron and Giant Rock. This event is gaining in popularity, and space is limited. The intention of this conference is to awaken old memories of the past, and allows us to be a little nostalgic for a simpler time. By combining information from the past with new and modern philosophies of the present we begin to create our own history taking the UFO movement into new undiscovered directions.
To be part of this new history contact us at:
NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY
Rooms in Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree & Twenty-Nine Palms have been set aside for this event, but will only be held till the end of March.
SEE DETAILED INFORMATION AT
http://www.retroufo.com/
or call
760-365-3266
or email
retroufo@aol.com
REGISTER ONLINE- PayPal - MC - Visa
REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 31st
AND SAVE UP TO $25.00 PLUS WE’LL GIVE YOU A FREE DVD
“UFO’S 101” a lecture presented by our MC, Guy Malone at the 2007 Roswell UFO Festival.
The DVD is yours FREE including the shipping, as our way of saying THANK YOU registering early.
$75.00 per day — $130.00 For the weekend
Add Lunch for both days total price $155.00. - Vegan & Regular Menu
Lunch -$15.00 at door – if available
REGISTER AFTER MARCH 31st or AT THE GATE IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE
$85.00 per day — $155.00 For the weekend
Add Lunch for both days total price $183.00. - Vegan & Regular Menu
Lunch - $15.00 at door – if available
BRING YOUR OWN COMFORTABLE, PORTABLE CHAIR
FROM HOME AND WE’LL GIVE YOU $1.00 AT THE GATE
Chair must be portable and suitable for conference.
One dollar per person, per chair. Limit 4 chairs per person
ALL PROGRAMS AND SPEAKERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Cancellation Policy on website. Speakers listed have all confirmed to be part of this event, however, we can not be responsible for acts of God and changes in a speaker schedule that may result in changing the intended program.
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
http://www.retroufo.com/
Email: retroufo@aol.com
Contact: Barbara or Rob Harris
Phone: 760-365-3266 or 760-365-5646
THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL UFO CONVENTION!
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 and SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008
The UFO phenomena once experienced by thousands at Giant Rock, in Landers, CA
in the middle of the last century returns for its third year
RETRO UFO (3)
Event Held At
The Integratron in Landers, California
WITH A SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY GEORGE NOORY of COAST TO COAST AM
Whether you believe in UFO’s or not, RETRO UFO (3) will take you beyond the typical UFO lecture hall of a hotel conference room and into a new, and nostalgic way of viewing the UFO phenomenon that has intrigued thousands for a millennia. The event is presented in tents and canopies on the grounds of the World Famous Integratron. Speakers will lecture, share their stories and experiences about Giant Rock, The Integratron, Crop Circles and the latest UFO’s information. Many of these stories will show how a small group of men and women impacted a region of the Mojave Desert and made history, often compared in scale to the stories of Roswell, New Mexico.
The original events of The Giant Rock Spacecraft Conventions ended well over 30 years ago. Returning for its third year, Retro UFO (3) has more speakers and programs designed to excite memories and feelings of this nostalgic era of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. At the event this year we’ll explore the UFO movement and the pioneers that paved the way for current UFO believers.
One of the earliest pioneers of that movement was George Van Tassel. George, his wife Eva, and their three daughters lived under Giant Rock, once considered a sacred space to early American Indians. Once known as the largest free standing boulder in the world until its split in February of 2000, Giant Rock and surrounding areas are presently, owned and cared for by the Bureau of Land Management.
It was George and his family during the period of the 1950’s to the 1970’s who hosted Spacecraft Conventions at Giant Rock Airport in the Mojave Desert. Eva, his wife became famous for serving hamburgers and apple pie from her restaurant, The Come On Inn. Records show that Howard Hughes would fly into Giant Rock Airport just to enjoy a piece of Eva’s apple pie. Crowds of thousands gathered from the late 1960’s to the mid 70’s to hear Contactees tell their stories and to share their UFO experiences. George himself, a Contacee would channel messages and talk about boarding a spaceship and meeting “space people” who shared information with him on how to build the Integratron. www.integratron.com an Electro-static generator that was to be used for the cellular rejuvenation of humans.
Many of the original Contactees who participated in the Spacecraft Convention of the 60’s and 70’s have passed on, however a small group still remain and will be at Retro UFO (3) to share their stories. On Saturday, April 26, and Sunday April 27 modern day enthusiasts such as Dr. Louis Turi, Kenn Thomas, Nick Redfern, Paul Kimball, Ralph Ring, Barbara Lamb, Greg Bishop, Alexandra “Chica” Bruce, Adam GoRightly and a host of others will share their present day experiences and research.
We’re honored to announce that George Noory of “Coast to Coast AM”; one of the finest experts on UFOs and the stories behind them will be our featured SPECIAL GUEST. Other well-known UFO Researchers are scheduled to drop by to check out the Dome Vortex and be part of another history making weekend
Sharing personal upclose experiences for their third year will be Rev. Robert Short and wife Shirley, both original attendees of the Giant Rock Conventions. Our Master of Ceremony, Guy Malone, of the 2007 Roswell Festival will be introducing speakers and adding his own special touches to the festivities. Other speakers such as, Carol Peterson and Laura Lee Mysticah will be sharing their insights and providing demonstrations.
Not only does Retro UFO (3) offer lectures by well known and reputable speakers, we’ll also be offering for the third year a historical recreation of George Van Tassel by Lloyd Noel, The Morongo Basin Historical Society, Vice President. The PioneerTown Posse, also a local favorite will present a short drama on, “What does a Cowboy do when he sees a UFO... shoot it?” Other demonstrations on how the Integratron was intended to work by Bob Benson, exhibits by local artists, music, vendors, SoundBaths, prizes for the Best Costume and Who Builds the Best Aluminum Foil Hat will round out some of the festivities for the weekend.
Also planned is an evening program featuring Zamora, The Torture King (His Las Vegas name by the way), And the Movie Farewell Good Brothers along with a laser light show all projected on the Dome. (Weather permitting)
This year Retro UFO (3) promises to be the most exciting and FUN to date. This conference is sponsored by Barbara and Rob Harris of Adset Graphics, are both passionate supporters of The Integratron and Giant Rock. This event is gaining in popularity, and space is limited. The intention of this conference is to awaken old memories of the past, and allows us to be a little nostalgic for a simpler time. By combining information from the past with new and modern philosophies of the present we begin to create our own history taking the UFO movement into new undiscovered directions.
To be part of this new history contact us at:
NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY
Rooms in Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree & Twenty-Nine Palms have been set aside for this event, but will only be held till the end of March.
SEE DETAILED INFORMATION AT
http://www.retroufo.com/
or call
760-365-3266
or email
retroufo@aol.com
REGISTER ONLINE- PayPal - MC - Visa
REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 31st
AND SAVE UP TO $25.00 PLUS WE’LL GIVE YOU A FREE DVD
“UFO’S 101” a lecture presented by our MC, Guy Malone at the 2007 Roswell UFO Festival.
The DVD is yours FREE including the shipping, as our way of saying THANK YOU registering early.
$75.00 per day — $130.00 For the weekend
Add Lunch for both days total price $155.00. - Vegan & Regular Menu
Lunch -$15.00 at door – if available
REGISTER AFTER MARCH 31st or AT THE GATE IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE
$85.00 per day — $155.00 For the weekend
Add Lunch for both days total price $183.00. - Vegan & Regular Menu
Lunch - $15.00 at door – if available
BRING YOUR OWN COMFORTABLE, PORTABLE CHAIR
FROM HOME AND WE’LL GIVE YOU $1.00 AT THE GATE
Chair must be portable and suitable for conference.
One dollar per person, per chair. Limit 4 chairs per person
ALL PROGRAMS AND SPEAKERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Cancellation Policy on website. Speakers listed have all confirmed to be part of this event, however, we can not be responsible for acts of God and changes in a speaker schedule that may result in changing the intended program.
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