Conspiracy Theories - Mystery & Secrecy

Cover-ups and mysteries, are they a mix of wishful thinking and fantasy that grips the attention of millions of people: was JFK assassinated? Why did the all-powerful Mayans decline so rapidly? Is Area 51 really the site of an alien landing? All these and more are explored in this fascinating new book, a visual feast of mystery and imagination.

About the author

Michael Robinson is a lecturer and writer on art and design history. Originally an art dealer with his own provincial gallery in Sussex, he entered academic life by way of a career change, having gained a Masters research degree at Kingston University, where he has lectured on British and French art of the Modern period. He is also a Blue Badge tourist guide and is often to be found in galleries and museums sharing his passions with others.

Summary

Cover-ups and mysteries, are they a mix of wishful thinking and fantasy that grips the attention of millions of people: was JFK assassinated? Why did the all-powerful Mayans decline so rapidly? Is Area 51 really the site of an alien landing? All these and more are explored in this fascinating new book, a visual feast of mystery and imagination.

Product details

• Authors: Michael James, Michael Robinson James, Michael Robinson
• Assisted by: Flame Tree Studio (Editor)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9781786647979
• ISBN: 978-1-78664-797-9
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Abandoned Places; Abandoned Places
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Miscellaneous; Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Travel > Illustrated books; Travel, PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Architectural & Industrial, Places & peoples: pictorial works, Flame Tree Illustrated