Case for Spirit Photography (eBook)

Esoteric Writings

Arthur Conan Doyle (Autor)

Rafat Allam (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
120 Seiten
Arabookverse Ltd (Verlag)
9780505670359 (ISBN)

Infos

The Case for Spirit Photography is Arthur Conan Doyle's nonfiction treatise defending the validity of spirit photographs - images that allegedly capture ghosts or spirit forms. In this illustrated work, Doyle investigates famous cases of spirit photography, including the controversial Cottingley Fairies photographs and portraits by mediumistic photographers like William Hope. He lays out evidence and firsthand accounts to argue that these eerie images, showing faint figures or ectoplasmic shapes, are genuine proof of spirit existence rather than fraud. Doyle addresses common skeptical explanations (double exposure, etc.) and counters them with technical analysis and testimonials. The book features reproductions of several spirit photographs, which Doyle guides the reader through, pointing out hazy faces or forms said to be deceased persons. Throughout, Doyle's tone is earnest and advocative; he believed that if the public examined the facts and patterns in these photos, they would realize an "e;epoch-making"e; truth was at hand. The Case for Spirit Photography serves as a snapshot of early 1920s spiritualist belief, with Doyle as a passionate attorney presenting what he sees as hard visual evidence from the other world.

Autor

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish author, physician, and spiritualist best known for creating the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where his storytelling talent began to emerge alongside his scientific education. Though initially practicing as a doctor, Doyle turned to writing to support himself, eventually achieving worldwide fame with the publication of A Study in Scarlet in 1887. Beyond detective fiction, he explored historical novels, science fiction, and supernatural themes, notably in the Professor Challenger series. A passionate advocate for justice, he was involved in several real-life legal investigations. In his later years, Doyle became deeply involved in spiritualism, dedicating much of his time and writings to life after death. His legacy endures as one of the most influential figures in literary history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.8.2025
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Esoterik / Spiritualität
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Fitness / Aerobic / Bodybuilding
• Schlagworte: 1920s • Advocacy • Arthur Conan Doyle • Case Studies • cottingley fairies • Defense • early photography • ectoplasm • Evidence • Ghosts • hoax debate • Illustrations • investigation • Occult • Paranormal • Paranormal Evidence • Photographs • spirit photography • Supernatural • William Hope
• ISBN-13: 9780505670359 / 9780505670359