About the author
Kendrick Frazier is a science writer long associated with the Skeptical Inquirer, the magazine of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, which he edited for decades. His books, published by Prometheus Books, collect essays from that magazine examining paranormal and pseudoscientific claims from a scientific standpoint, including Science Confronts the Paranormal, Encounters with the Paranormal, and Paranormal Borderlands of Science. An earlier anthology he edited, The Hundredth Monkey, gathers forty-three essays by contributors including Isaac Asimov, Carl Sagan, and James Randi, examining claims about collective consciousness and related pseudoscientific ideas. Across these collections, Frazier's role is that of editor and compiler as much as author, bringing together work by scientists, philosophers, and skeptical investigators on subjects ranging from polygraph testing to astrology. His books are oriented toward readers interested in a critical, evidence-based examination of paranormal claims rather than an account sympathetic to them.
📖 Where to start with Kendrick Frazier
💬 What our editors say about Kendrick Frazier's books
“While this collection provides a necessary and rigorous counter-narrative to paranormal beliefs, it may not suit readers seeking validation of their spiritual or metaphysical convictions. The essays are undeniably insightful for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Hundredth Monkey
“This compilation delivers a sharp, analytical dissection of paranormal phenomena, appealing strongly to those who prioritize empirical evidence over mystical intuition. However, it will likely frustrate readers seeking validation…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Encounters with the Paranormal: Best of Skeptical Inquirer
“This volume offers a robust, scientifically-grounded examination of paranormal claims, making it an essential resource for critical thinkers. However, it does not suit readers seeking validation of supernatural experiences or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Encounters With the Paranormal: Best of Skeptical Inquirer
📋 Editions by Kendrick Frazier in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hundredth Monkey | 1991 | Prometheus Books | 414 | 9780879756550 |
| Encounters with the Paranormal: Best of Skeptical Inquirer | 1998 | Prometheus Books | 428 | 9781573922036 |
| Encounters With the Paranormal: Best of Skeptical Inquirer | 2023 | Prometheus Books | 426 | 9781633889705 |
| Paranormal Borderlands of Science: Best of Skeptical Inquirer | 2023 | Prometheus Books | 484 | 9781633889620 |
| Science Confronts the Paranormal: Best of Skeptical Inquirer | 2023 | Prometheus Books | 382 | 9781633889644 |
| Science Confronts the Paranormal | 1986 | Prometheus Books | 382 | 9780879753146 |
