William R. Corliss

William R. Corliss
Born(1926-08-28)August 28, 1926
Stamford, Connecticut
DiedJuly 8, 2011(2011-07-08) (aged 84)
Education
Physics, Bsc (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1950)
Occupation
Writer
OrganizationAAAS

William Roger Corliss (August 28, 1926 – July 8, 2011)[1] was an American physicist and writer who was known[2] for his interest in collecting data regarding anomalous phenomena (including cryptozoology, out-of-place artifacts and unidentified flying objects). Corliss was Charles Fort's most direct successor.[3] Arthur C. Clarke described Corliss as "Fort's latter-day - and much more scientific - successor."[4]

  1. ^ "William R(oger) Corliss". Contemporary Authors Online. Gale. July 3, 2002. Retrieved on August 6, 2008.
  2. ^ William J. Broad. "The science corps wants a few more good heretics". The New York Times. October 16, 1983. A18.
  3. ^ Boyle, Tanner F. (2020). The Fortean Influence on Science Fiction Charles Fort and the Evolution of the Genre. McFarland. p. 46. ISBN 9781476677408
  4. ^ Clarke, Arthur C. (1990). Astounding Days: A Science Fictional Autobiography. Gollancz. p. 110