The Unexplained (magazine)
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The Unexplained: Mysteries of Mind, Space, & Time was a popular partwork
magazine published in the United Kingdom between 1980 and 1983 by Orbis Publishing
. It ran to over 150 issues and dealt with the paranormal and mysteries such as UFOs, the Bermuda Triangle
, ghosts, spontaneous human combustion
, the Cottingley Fairies, ancient knowledge, sea monsters, the Yeti
, weird coincidences, stone circles, contact with the dead
, and notable historical characters linked to the occult
. The magazine was published as a journal with page numbering continuing from one edition to the next. When the magazine ceased publication, a refund was offered if the consumer returned the covers.
The magazine was edited by Peter Brookesmith
, and consultants included Dr. J. Allen Hynek
and Professor A. J. Ellison. The editorial director was Brian Innes, who had previously worked on Man, Myth & Magic.
A complementary version was published in France entitled L'Inexpliqué, which contained differently written articles. The series was published in 8 to 26 volumes, depending on the British or French edition.
The partwork was hugely popular, debuting on newsstands the same year as British TV series Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World
was first broadcast. Articles from the magazine were later published in book form during the late 1980s by various publishers, including Black Cat, Caxton and St. Michael's books. Titles included: When the Impossible Happens (1984) and Out of this World: Mysteries of Mind, Space, & Time (1989).
Partwork
A partwork is a written publication released as a series of planned magazine-like issues over a period of time. Issues are typically released on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis, and often a completed set is designed to form a reference work on a particular topic.-Publication:Partwork series...
magazine published in the United Kingdom between 1980 and 1983 by Orbis Publishing
Orbis Publishing
Orbis Publishing Ltd. was a United Kingdom-based publisher of books and partworks. The company was founded in 1970 and changed its name to De Agostini UK Ltd...
. It ran to over 150 issues and dealt with the paranormal and mysteries such as UFOs, the Bermuda Triangle
Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and surface vessels allegedly disappeared under mysterious circumstances....
, ghosts, spontaneous human combustion
Spontaneous human combustion
Spontaneous human combustion describes reported cases of the burning of a living human body without an apparent external source of ignition...
, the Cottingley Fairies, ancient knowledge, sea monsters, the Yeti
Yeti
The Yeti or Abominable Snowman is an ape-like cryptid said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal, and Tibet. The names Yeti and Meh-Teh are commonly used by the people indigenous to the region, and are part of their history and mythology...
, weird coincidences, stone circles, contact with the dead
Mediumship
Mediumship is described as a form of communication with spirits. It is a practice in religious beliefs such as Spiritualism, Spiritism, Espiritismo, Candomblé, Voodoo and Umbanda.- Concept :...
, and notable historical characters linked to the occult
Occult
The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus , referring to "knowledge of the hidden". In the medical sense it is used to refer to a structure or process that is hidden, e.g...
. The magazine was published as a journal with page numbering continuing from one edition to the next. When the magazine ceased publication, a refund was offered if the consumer returned the covers.
The magazine was edited by Peter Brookesmith
Peter Brookesmith
Peter Brookesmith is an English writer on occult topics, especially the belief in UFOs. He has appeared often in the Fortean Times as well as speaking at their UnConvention.-Bibliography:...
, and consultants included Dr. J. Allen Hynek
J. Allen Hynek
Dr. Josef Allen Hynek was a United States astronomer, professor, and ufologist. He is perhaps best remembered for his UFO research. Hynek acted as scientific adviser to UFO studies undertaken by the U.S. Air Force under three consecutive names: Project Sign , Project Grudge , and Project Blue Book...
and Professor A. J. Ellison. The editorial director was Brian Innes, who had previously worked on Man, Myth & Magic.
A complementary version was published in France entitled L'Inexpliqué, which contained differently written articles. The series was published in 8 to 26 volumes, depending on the British or French edition.
The partwork was hugely popular, debuting on newsstands the same year as British TV series Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World
Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World
Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World is a thirteen part British television series looking at unexplained phenomena from around the world. It was produced by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network and first broadcast in September 1980....
was first broadcast. Articles from the magazine were later published in book form during the late 1980s by various publishers, including Black Cat, Caxton and St. Michael's books. Titles included: When the Impossible Happens (1984) and Out of this World: Mysteries of Mind, Space, & Time (1989).