UFO Picture Book and CE-5 Review

This document, published in the May 1999 issue of FATE magazine, provides a review of two significant works in the field of ufology: Hilary Evans' 'UFO Picture Book' and Richard F. Haines' 'CE-5: Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind'. The author, J. Antonio Huneeus, discusses the historical context of UFO research, referencing notable cases such as the 1957 abduction of Antonio Villas-Boas in Brazil, the 1967 Betty Andreasson abduction, and the 1978 disappearance of Australian pilot Frederick Valentich. The text highlights the contributions of various researchers, including Colman von Keviczky, Jim Oberg, and Ray Fowler. A significant portion of the article is dedicated to the concept of 'CE-5' (Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind), a term based on J. Allen Hynek's classification system but adapted by Jacques Vallee and later by Dr. Steven Greer, founder of the Center for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI). The article notes that CE-5 refers to telepathic communication with aliens. The author evaluates Richard F. Haines, a former NASA researcher, as having strong scientific credentials, though he expresses reservations regarding the involvement of Dr. Steven Greer in the CE-5 movement, citing Greer's controversial reputation. The document serves as a contemporary critique of the state of UFO literature and the methodologies employed by various researchers at the time.