Mar 30, 2012 striebers book, made a comment about how strieber had got some things wrong, gave lee a fierce stare, and left. Whitley strieber is the bestselling author of the horror novels the wolfen and the hunger, and this memoir, communion all of which were made into feature films. The thusfar six communion nonfiction books about author whitley striebers alien encounters communion. Communion author whitley strieber sums up his life. Whitley strieber is the bestselling author of the horror novels the wolfen and the hunger, and this memoir, communionall of which were made into feature films. These books are lightly used, and include the titles. Strieber is also known for his nonfiction book communion, which chronicles his personal experiences when it comes to contact with aliens. Below is a list of whitley striebers books in order of when they were originally published. As he recounted it in transformation, strieber was enormously impressed by this event, which he considered tantamount to proof of the visitors physical existence. Choose from over 50,000 books from the premier collectible book site. Up for bids is a lot of 3 whitley strieber hardcover books with dust jackets. Communion, the wolfen, the hunger and superstorm have all been made into movies, superstorm as the day after tomorrow. The book has arisen out of a partnership with them.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I just finished reading whitley striebers communion. His alien hunter books were made into the hunters series on the syfy channel he is also the author of many other books, including two followup books to communion transformation and breakthrough. Strieber 1988, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. The main characters of this non fiction, horror story are whitley strieber.
It turns out strieber had always intended for his exploration of what happened to him with the visitors to become a publishing series, starting with communion which is genuinely worth reading and continuing through further volumes, which sold far less well and are. He is the author, with anne strieber, of miraculous journey and afterlife revolution and with jeffrey j. According to bestselling author whitley strieber, his contact with strange aliens did not end with the release of his controversial book, communion. Strieber wrote the screenplay for the 1989 film communion, directed by philippe mora and starring christopher walken as strieber. I found transformation difficult to get through at times and unintentionally comical at times, but i didnt end up completely hating it like i would expect. Theres a movie version of communion with christopher walken, and strieber has a website called. The movie covers material from both communion and transformation and introduces some new themes not present in the books. In communion, whitley strieber described the shattering effects of an assault from the unknown a what.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. Whitley strieber is the author of the wolfen, the hunger, superstorm, and communion, all made into movies superstorm as the day after tomorrow. Nov 07, 2019 in fact, it is my strong impression that few of the beliefs that have grown up around their presence are correct. The book explores an experience whitley strieber had while away at his country cabin. Whitley strieber born june, 1945 is an american author best known for communion, a nonfiction account of his alleged contact with nonhuman entities. They have been read a couple of times, and do show light wear to the covers. Communion audiobook whitley striebers unknown country. The series is based on striebers experiences with abductions by nonhuman beings knows as visitors strieber refuses to classify them as aliens. Transformation book ii of the communion series by whitley.
Jan 02, 2008 whitley strieber is the bestselling author of the horror novels the wolfen and the hunger, and this memoir, communionall of which were made into feature films. Nov 15, 2019 he is also the author of many other books, including, in addition to communion, two followon books, transformation and breakthrough. Strieber took a lot of heat for his story, from both sides of the tracks. Lot of 3 whitley strieber alien ufo hc books communion. Whitley lives in california with his wife and sometimes collaborator anne. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading transformation.
Im just going to judge the book on how it effectively tells whitleys story. The book will be an enduring testament to striebers own transformation through sustained communication with his visitors, turning his initial. Transformationthe breakthrough whitley strieberon february 10, 1987, one of the most startling and controversial books of our timewas published. Whitley strieber is the author of over twenty novels and works of nonfiction among them the wolfen, the hunger, communion, and the coming global superstorm with art bell, which was the inspiration for the film the day after tomorrow. Transformation by whitley strieber signed first edition book. Whitley strieber s magical books about his encounters with the uncanny have captured my imagination since childhood. Communion posed the questions, and subsequent books offered speculative answers. Whitley strieber is an internet podcast host of dreamland, and bestselling author of the wolfen, the hunger, superstorm and communion, all made into movies. The visitors whitley strieber described in his best seller communion have not gone away.
They have remained to inhabit the former skeptics new vision of a universe that is magnificent, mysterious, and fiercely alive. It was made into a film, as was his novel on the vampire myth, the hunger. The nation on december 26, 1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate new york, whitley strieber went skiing with his wife and son, ate christmas dinner leftovers, and went to bed early. Whitley strieber is the bestselling author of more than twentyfive books. Freelance writer ed conroy says in this book i had decided to interview strieber. In 1988s transformation, strieber embraced mystical philosophy, aligning himself with occult figures like george gurdjieff and p.
Transformation, whitley strieber, ufo books for sale. Transformation is where a lot of people who liked striebers communion got off the train and pinpoint as the book where strieber lost his marbles, and i can understand why. He is also an advocate of alternative sciences through his bestselling nonfiction books, his website unknown country, and his. If you believe whitley or not is another debate all together. Whitley strieber audio books, best sellers, author bio. This book is at once a journey of scientific discovery and the story of the personal struggle whitley strieber has fought since he had an apparent close encounter in 1985, which he recounted in communion. He is also the author of many other books, including, in addition to communion, two followon books, transformation and breakthrough. Transformation is where a lot of people who liked strieber s communion got off the train and pinpoint as the book where strieber lost his marbles, and i can understand why. The thusfar six communion nonfiction books about author whitley strieber s alien encounters communion. Apr 03, 2020 the book will be an enduring testament to striebers own transformation through sustained communication with his visitors, turning his initial horror into pure amazement, inspiration and awe. Strieber also wrote a screenplay for his novel majestic, which to date has not been filmed. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Strieber has stated that he was dissatisfied with the film, which utilized scenes of improvised dialogue and includes themes not present in his books.
Ouspensky, and concluding that the important lesson to be drawn from his experience was about overcoming fear. The book is based on the experiences of whitley strieber, who experiences lost time and terrifying flashbacks, which hypnosis undertaken by budd hopkins later links to an alleged encounter with aliens. Strieber was born and raised in san antonio, texas. Striebers book, made a comment about how strieber had got some things wrong, gave lee a fierce stare, and left. Author whitley strieber bio and signed books vj books. Book ii of the communion series kindle edition by strieber, whitley. Whitley strieber writes with sincerity on his feelings and thoughts about his abduction experience, and to the reader hell come down as just an average human being who had this extraordinary experience. A true story was a blockbuster, but was greeted with skepticism including some from the ufo community, who disliked strieber s standoffishness from them. May 15, 2017 communion posed the questions, and subsequent books offered speculative answers.
The breakthrough published 1988 paperback july 1989 on february 10, 1987, one of the most startling and controversial books of our time was published. My bestknown works of nonfiction are communion and the communion series. Other visitorthemed books of striebers include majestic, the communion letters, and. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1987, and was written by whitley strieber. A true story is a book by american ufologist and horror author whitley strieber that was first published in february 1987. Transformation, breakthrough, confirmation, the secret school and solving the communion enigma. The alltime classic communion audiobook as read by roddy mcdowell. Strieber worked at an advertising agency from 1970 to 1977, going from account supervisor to vice president. Whitley strieber became a published author in 1978 with the novel the wolfen. Strieber, anne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
A new world find the master in top form, from a stirring and ultra high strangeness experience at wounded knee to grand speculations about consciousness, communion and the future of humanity. Strieber s book, made a comment about how strieber had got some things wrong, gave lee a fierce stare, and left. The movie covers material from the books communion and transformation. Maybe recommend reading communion as a precursor to this book. The war for souls are both being made into films, and his web site, is the largest of its kind in the world. His books the wolfen, the hunger and communion have all been made into films. Of course, i have been saying thatand not being heardsince communion days. As the result of recent advances in his understanding of the phenomenon, he came up with a few new discoveries and recorded them in his novel solving the communion enigma. This book was written concurrently with the authors international bestseller communion and published just one year later.
It joins majestic and the secret school in our growing collection of whitley strieber audiobooks. His alien hunter books were made into the hunters series on the syfy channel. Browse whitley striebers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In fact, it is my strong impression that few of the beliefs that have grown up around their presence are correct. Im sure this book might trigger memories from people who may of actually had et contact. He is also the author of more than 30 bestselling books on a wide range of paranormal topics, including communions followup books, transformation and breakthrough. Strieber transformation signed first edition book now available.
I found transformation difficult to get through at times and unintentionally comical at times, but i. The final book of that nonfiction series, a new world, covers strieber communicating with. Whitley strieber is the author of the communion series of books and many novels ranging from the wolfen and the hunger to the grays and his exciting new alien hunter series. Louis whitley strieber born june, 1945 is an american writer best known for his horror novels, the wolfen, the hunger, and communion a nonfiction account of his own perceived experiences with nonhuman entities. The communion series is a series of nonfiction books often referred to as novels by american author whitley strieber. Im also of the scienceskeptic mindset, but theres something about this sort of story that really gets me absorbed in it. Transformation, whitley strieber, ufo books for sale, books. This book is a true classic among the hundreds of alien abduction books out there. Author whitley strieber is widely known for his megabestseller account of his own close encounter, communion.
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