A
book review by Gill Fry
A review of Steve Alexander's and Karen Douglas' "Crop Circle Year Book,
1999", with photographs of the beautiful crop circles found in England.
As regular readers of Share International will know, we have published, from time to
time, Benjamin Creme's information about the crop circle phenomenon, which he claims to be the work of the Space
Brothers from our nearest planets, mainly Mars and Venus. A new, beautifully-illustrated book about the crop circles
has just been published. It is reviewed below.
Over recent years, as crop circle formations in the UK have become more
widespread and more intricate, media attention on the phenomenon has, ironically, diminished. Thankfully,
enthusiasts are filling in the gaps that the media have left – and have been documenting the progress of this
extraordinary happening.
In the newly-published Crop Circle Year Book 1999, Steve Alexander and Karen
Douglas present a magnificent collection of crop circle photographs. Hiring a helicopter, they take
aerial-photographs of the formations, thus ensuring that they capture the patterns at their best.
Even the most hardened sceptic will surely be impressed by the awesome formations
displayed here.
Although the authors make no claims about the creators of the formations, Karen
Douglas links the crop circles phenomenon with humanity's quest for a more spiritual life. She writes: "We
stand dramatically on a threshold of a new millennium, perhaps a time for reflection and consolidation. In an age
where it seems that commerce and technology are the measure of our modern progress, it occurs to me that a new
framework is needed whereby our advancement could be a philosophical and artistic pursuit, fused with our need for
intellectual prowess and financial agendas. Many of us forget that as human beings we have a fundamental and
continuous psychological need for an emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth in order that we may
achieve true self fulfilment."
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In the December 1997 issue of Share International Benjamin Creme explained
how crop circles are formed: "The occupants of the UFOs visualize the shape they want to create. With their
focused mind they decide the shape in any given circle – sometimes with extra additions, like ësecond
thoughts'.
"They then bring their machines down to near the surface of the field. Using
their technology, operated by their minds, the patterns are created. It is a combination of advanced technology
and thought; the machinery responds to their thought. The whole process takes place in seconds, even for the
most complex pattern."
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This 25-page book shows each formation in full colour: the dramatic Wiltshire
landscape and beautifully-coloured fields are visually stunning. Of the inventive patterns the authors write:
"Many see the geometry of the circles as an important key to unravelling their meaning. The exceptional
harmonies and proportions often displayed by the phenomenon can be seen to suggest certain principles and themes.
1999 saw an exceptional leap in design-innovation as we moved into 3-D shapes of the two-dimensional plane."
Also included is a source-directory with essential information for any budding
crop-circle explorer, and a list of books and magazines for further reading. Even the most hardened sceptic would
surely be impressed by the awesome formations displayed here – this unique book is highly recommended as a gift
for family and friends.
Gill Fry is a Share International co-worker in London, UK.
From the January/February 2000 issue of Share International
Steve
Alexander's and Karen Douglas' web site: http://www.temporarytemples.co.uk
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