Alien Worlds: Issue 2
 I received in the mail yesterday a copy of issue 2 of Stuart Miller’s new Alien Worlds magazine.
And I have to say that it’s looking good! The British news-stands have been without a UFO magazine for far too long; and so it’s good to see Alien Worlds making its continued presence felt.
So, what do we get in this issue?
Well, we get an in-depth, 8-page interview with one Dr. Jeffrey Bennett. As Stuart says: “Dr. Bennett has a BA in Biophysics from the University of California and an MS and a PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Colorado. So why would he be interested in UFOs?”
Why indeed? Well, to find the answer, you’ll have to read the magazine! But I can tell you that the interview covers some fascinating areas that will intrigue Ufologists, SETI-devotees and just about anyone and everyone with an interest in the possible existence of alien life, extra-terrestrial visitations, and the science behind such matters, too.
Paul Kimball gives his views on “Ufology’s Two Biggest Problems.” No, I’m not talking about…well, they know who whey are! The problems in question are “The Condon Effect” and “Roswellism.” I’m pleased to see that Paul shares my views on the way in which the UFO community has given itself a kick in the teeth by practically making Roswell the case by which the subject stands and falls. As for “The Condon Effect,” well, as Paul makes clear, that’s what he terms “an attack on the seriousness of the subject from outside.” Thankfully, in a field that has more than a few nut-jobs attached to it, Paul talks a lot of sense.
I have a four-page article in there that updates people on the new revelations of a UFO-espionage nature that have surfaced since the publication of my On the Trail of the Saucer Spies book in 2006.
There’s a great interview with Earth-Lights investigator and author Paul Devereux. Paul relates some fascinating data, offers some intriguing theories, and discusses his current and future plans and projects.
Joe McGonagle addresses the issue of aliens and murder - in the sense of “ET told me to do it;” there’s a competition; a letters page; book reviews; and an illuminating article titled The Younger Generation: Spaced Out….Or Left Out? by Brittany Babakioff that addresses the UFO controversy from the perspective of a 20-year-old. A refreshing piece of work, it should be read by ufological old-farts everywhere. But more importantly, the very fact that there are new faces coming along is a great thing. If Ufology is to survive, it needs an injection of youth. Indeed, Brittany’s article capably demonstrates that she has a lot to say - and she says it in a thoughtful and thought-provoking way.
We also get for our money Aeolus Kephas delving into Whitley Strieber’s writings and experiences; a review of the History Channel’s UFO Hunters series; an article on how humankind might ultimately “mine” other worlds for resources; the latest SETI news; and quite a bit more.
But, for me at least, the best thing about this issue is the 8-page interview with Britain’s John Lundberg, which is titled Mirage Man. This is a real tour-de-force which details John’s attempts to understand, penetrate the secrecy surrounding, and ultimately uncover the truth concerning one of the most talked-about figures within Ufology: Richard Doty.
This is truly an insightful interview that follows some distinctly strange pathways as John describes his weird and surreal journey into a world full of spies, disinformation, shadowy sources, fantastic tales that might be true or might not be, and much more.
And the reason for John’s quest: his forthcoming film and book, The Mirage Men, scheduled for release in the summer of next year. For this interview alone, issue 2 of Alien Worlds is well worth buying.
And if that were not enough, you even get a full-color photo of Stuart himself, which rather looks like it was taken in a police station before Stuart was whisked away to have his finger-prints taken. What more could you ask for? BUY IT!
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Apr 18 2008 
April 18th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
I thought the interview with Lundgren about Doty was interesting, but I think he and Stuart seem to credit Doty with a far greater impact on ufology than he probably deserves. To me, he was like a government-sponsored Billy Meier, mucking things up with lies and distractions, but ultimately of no real significance to the study of the phenomenon itself. I also sincerely doubt that Doty is still involved in government work - rather, I think he misses the “action”, so he’s still trying to insert himself in it. Frankly, he comes across as lonely and pathetic… which is a fitting fate for a man who fucked Paul Bennewitz. I have no sympathy, either, for Doty’s claims that he was just a soldier doing his job… we’ve heard that excuse before, and it doesn’t wash - not is it justificable under the law if and when you break the law.
I agree wholeheartedly about Brittany, who has a bright future in ufology. You’ll get to meet her at Retro UFO!
Paul
April 18th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Paul
I’d have to disagree re Doty’s impact.
Having been there at the time, I well recall that in the 80s there was *massive* interest (for years) in the whole “New Mexico Underground Base”; Dulce; Bennewtiz; Falcon, Moore, MJ12 saga etc.
And that all then blossomed into the darker conspiracy stuff like Bill Cooper etc (which took on a huge life of its own) - all of which can be pretty much traced back to the roots of AFOSI and the Bennewitz caper.
I think it depends how we define what you describe as him being of “no real significance to the study of the phenomenon itself.”
In the literal sense of “the phenomenon” meaning UFO encounters and sightings, I would agree.
But, as Greg shows in his Project Beta book - and as per my comments above re the way in which the Bennewitz stories were endorsed and discussed in Ufology for years - there’s good evidence of a significant impact on Ufology, as a body.
He may not have played a significant role in terms of the literal “study of the phenomenon.” But the impact of AFOSI’s disinfo re Bennewitz definitely did play a hugely significant role in influencing 80s Ufology, the mind-set of many of the people in it, the magazines etc.
Indeed, for several years you could scarcely pick up a magazine without hearing about dark goings-on at Dulce, secret ET-Human alliances - all traceable to AFOSI. There was a huge vibe around all that stuff for years, and it kept many researchers busy.
Of course, the UFO *phenomenon* (as a mystery) and *Ufology* (as a loose-knit body of individuals, groups, etc) are very different arenas!