Nashik Meanwhile, John was preparing to beard NICAP in its den, and to see if he could dig up anything from the military. He was also working on his ill-fated UFO piece for Playboy; the research was apparently destined for both the article and the book.
He visited Ivan Sanderson and his wife Alma to discuss the project. John liked to reminisce about his visits to Sanderson’s farm, particularly the fact that a playful baby elephant was once in residence, and delighted in goosing visitors. This bread-and-butter letter was written on April 12, 1966.
Hello Doug:
It’s terrific following the high spirits in these letters. Now that I know what Sanderson’s place in NJ looked like, and how different it was from Keel’s apartment, I wish I had been the proverbial fly on the wall. Better still, hanging out in the back yard by the bbq, sharing a few stories and drinks! I’m sure I’m painting a flowerier picture than the reality, but can’t help wondering. From what I’ve read, it’s amazing Sanderson got any writing at all done, but he must have been as serious at work as he was at play.
As Ever,
Bill Grabowski
Comment by William J. Grabowski — March 25, 2013 @ 5:56 am
From all I’ve heard, Sanderson’s place was pretty lively. I don’t know how either he or John found time to sit still at a typewriter.
Comment by Doug — March 25, 2013 @ 12:26 pm