The Life and Legend of Otis T. Carr - The Saucers that Time Forgot

Curt Collins may have outdone himself in this extremely substantive, heavily-illustrated account of a famous UFO fraudster. Upfront Curt acknowledges the significant groundwork of skeptic Lance Moody, who himself was particularly fascinated by flying saucer conman Carr. Part 1 covers Otis T. Carr's background and early ventures and promotions; inventions and theories (as far as they go); and initial scrutiny from The Law, as well as his developing occult interest. Part 2 furthers the development of OTC (Otis T. Carr) Enterprises and construction of both a working flying saucer prototype and an amusement ride, culminating in a gala event at which the ride actually functioned, though the prototype didn't. Legal repercussions from OTC Enterprise's fundraising were mounting, ending in Part 3: The Trial; subsequent Carr incarceration and dissolution of OTC Enterprises and unsuccessful attempts to revive the saucer and Carr's fortunes amid continuing legal hassles; and the death of the confidence man. Collins notes "What's most interesting about the Otis T. Carr story is not so much his failed saucer, but how and why people believed in him." A cautionary tale and an absorbing read. (WM)

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