The Fickle Finger of Fate
Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Gold Medal, 1966.
First edition, first printing. Association copy signed by John Keel on the front wrap interior and inscribed: "To Jim Moseley -- and all of his friends in the C.I.A." 160 pp. Bound in publisher's printed wraps. Near Fine with light wear and soiling to covers, short tear to second and third leaves, and moderate toning to contents. Binding tight with a single spine crease at p. 57.
Before John Keel became famous for ufology, he published this raunchy send-up of the superhero novel, illustrated by Al Jaffee of Mad magazine. This copy is inscribed to Jim Mosely of Saucer Smear and Saucer News, a notorious prankster in the UFO community and, like Keel, was occasionally rumored to be in the CIA.
Price: $2,000