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New York Post Gossip
Jonathan Vankin's comic book exploits get a brief mention in the 'New York Post' newspaper gossip columns.
AnarchoCyberSludge: Ragin' Page
This web-zine offers brief reviews of several Jonathan Vankin-authored books.
Under The Covers
A brief review of Jonathan Vankin's book 'Conspiracies, Cover-Ups and Crimes' (Illuminet Press, 1996).
Wired: Net Surf
This 'Wired' column ('Net Surf') succinctly reviews an early version of Jonathan Vankin and John Whalen's conspiriology web-site.
Shot In The Dark?
This 'Time' article (November 25th, 1996) article about the 'TWA-800' conspiracy-related theories flourishing on the Internet briefly mentions Jonathan Vankin and John Whalen.
Web Sites With A 'Different' Slant
A review from Infowar.com (December 31st, 1998) of Jonathan Vankin and John Whalen's Conspire.com web-site draws some obvious 'X-Files' parallels.
There Goes My Ride
A 'Church of SubGenius' posting in response to Jonathan Vankin's appearance on CNN's 'Crossfire' program. Vankin bravely defended conspiriogy and the Internet against its critics.
The Crow: Stairway To Heaven: Episode Guide
An episode-by-episode review of 'The Crow' television series, featuring the Jonathan Vankin and John Whalen authored episode 'Lazarus Rising'.
Words Of Wisdom (Yeah, Right)
'Fair Play' zine editor John Kelin interviews Jonathan Vankin and John Whalen about conspiriology publishing; plots to kill Fidel Castro; the attempted assassination of John Paul II; the Oklahoma City bombing and more. A wide-ranging and provocative article.
Please Don't Change The Facts
Conspire.com co-editor Jonathan Vankin explores the strange territory of Japanese newspapers in this eye-opening article. Just make sure that you avoid the curry!
Internet Intrigue
Theresa Regli interviews Jonathan Vankin about conspiriology after the 'X-Files' hype in this 'Boston Phoenix' newspaper article (Spring, 1997). A great overview of conspiracies that flourished during the 1990s.
I Was A Teenage Grassy Knoll Sniper
This article originally appeared in the Toronto newspaper 'Eye Weekly' (February 22nd, 1996), and includes a succinct Los Angeles-based interview with Jonathan Vankin, who gives an overview of the plots that probably changed your life. A savvy comment: "If you can write 10 000 words about this, you are an important member of the alt.conspiracy newsgroup. If you can write 500 000 words, you can be on 'Geraldo'."
The American Edge: Conspiracy Nation
Jonathan Vankin characterizes the 1990s as the 'conspiracy decade' during an appearance on the CNN show 'The American Edge' (June 20th, 1997). Useful for background research.
The Truth Is Not Out There
In this 'StarNet Dispatches' (June 24th, 1998) article, Angelica Pence explores how ex-journalists Jonathan Vankin and John Whalen have capitalized on paranoia. Offers an alternative perspective to the usual portrayals of conspiriologists as fringe-watchers.
The Great Princess Diana Conspiracy
In this 'Salon' magazine article (September 25th, 1997), Jonathan Vankin examines the many conspiracies surrounding the death of Princess Diana. Vankin bravely ventures into 'Postmodernist Irony' territory: "Look how clever I am for having my cake and laughing at it, too. Call it Quasi-Millennial Paranoia-Chic. But the irony is prepackaged and knee-jerk."
Robert Morning Sky: The New World Order: Mafia Connection
A critical analysis of 'New World Order' and Mafia conspiracy theories, featuring in-depth quotations from several Jonathan Vankin authored books, and interesting thoughts on the state of conspiracy writing in general.
Why JFK, Jr. Isn't The Victim Of A Conspiracy
This article from Robert Sterling's 'The Konformist' web-site offers commentary on why the political magazine 'George' dropped a Jonathan Vankin-authored overview of the conspiriology field.
Hacking Toward Bethlehem
In this 'Salon' magazine article (July 21st, 1999), Jonathan Vankin profiles MTV 'reality TV' star Abe Ingersoll, offering some humorous comments about the state of the US television industry.
Pants-Free President!
Re-printed from 'The Big Book Of Scandal!' (Factoid Books, 1997), this comic strip reveals what Jonathan Vankin's text looks like after collaborations with the artists.
O.J.'s Final Run: A Comic Book Script
This is an un-edited Jonathan Vankin script for the popular 'Factoid Books' series which offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative nature of the creative process.
Carving A Career From An Ancient Japanese Craft
This 'Daily Yomiuri' newspaper article by Jonathan Vankin (August 26th, 1993) explores the Japanese craft of woodblock printing, and shows that he can cover far more than just conspiriology territory.
Way, Way Out
This is a brief piece that Jonathan Vankin wrote for the 'New York Times' Sunday magazine about Emory University professor Courtney Brown's exploration of 'remote-viewing'. And you thought that conspiracy theories only existed on certain Fox televsion network programs!
Conspire.com
The OFFICIAL web-site devoted to Jonathan Vankin and John Walen's influential book '70 Greatest Conspiracies Of All Time' (Citadel Press, 1998), featuring conspiracy articles, interviews, news and more. One of the best conspiriology web-sites on the Internet!
The Story That George Magazine Didn't Want You To See
An excellent article from Jonathan Vankin that profiles the major players of modern Conspiriology. An excellent overview of the major players in this field, filled with witty and astute observations.
Sonic Surfers: Web Radio: Freedom Of Choice Is Just A Keystroke Away
In this 'LA Times' article by Jonathan Vankin (June 25th, 1999), he looks at the explosion of Internet-based radio stations and how this is changing the political economy of the US radio industry. Perceptive institutional analysis.
Jonathan Vankin's Egomaniacal Online Outpost
The OFFICIAL personal home page of Jonathan Vankin, offering an intimate portrait of the influential conspiriologist and writer. Find out about Vankin's non-conspiracy related activities, current projects, forthcoming books and more!
Crossfire: Conspiracy Theories
In this 'Crossfire' appearance (March 14th, 1997), Jonathan Vankin dissects various conspiracy theories and spars with host Pat Buchanan. Find the complete transcript here.
Hey, Ma! I'm On TV!
A 'Quicktime' movie clip from Jonathan Vankin's appearance on the CNN show 'Talk Back Live'. Requires free Apple 'Quicktime' plug-in.
HTML Kills!
Jonathan Vankin co-authored this excellent coverage of the 'Heaven's Gate' case and the Internet for the 'Web Extra' section of Denver's 'Westword' publication.
Downloading The Future: The MP3 Revolution: The End Of The Industry As We Know It
This 'LA Weekly' article (March 26th, 1999) by Jonathan Vankin is a very perceptive analysis of the shockwaves unleashed by the MP3 format, including commentary from 'Public Enemy' frontman Chuck D. Also includes links to examples of creative MP3 web-sites and viewpoints from record industry groups. A must-read article!
IllumiNet Press
IllumiNet Press publishes books by Jonathan Vankin; Kenn Thomas; Jim Keith; John A. Keel and George C. Andrews amongst others. From anomalist astronomy to mind control, here is a definitive source for the extremes of information in print.
Consider The Source: Conspiracy Theories
Tyrone Yarbrough offers a critical look at conspiracy theories, public events and the media, using the death of Princess Diana as a starting point. This article mentions Jonathan Vankin's research, but is primarily useful for background research and sceptical viewpoints.
Viral Paranoia: Who's Afraid Of A Little Bug?
This 'LA Weekly' article by Jonathan Vankin (May 14th, 1999) examines the aftermath of the 'Melissa' computer virus. An excellent overview of a frequently over-hyped symptom of the Digital Age.
Invasion Of Piracy: How To Watch 'The Phantom Menace' In The Privacy Of Your Own Home
In this 'LA Weekly' article by Jonathan Vankin (June 25th, 1999), the growth of digital piracy is examined from a variety of viewpoints. This article was written before the cracking of the DVD 'DeCSS' code, so it focuses on specific web-sites and CD-ROMs, but the thoroughness of its analysis means that its arguments are still relevant.
Vintage Computers: 208 Machines Museum-Ready For The New Technology Center
In this 'LA Weekly' article by Jonathan Vankin (August 20th, 1999), the growth of 'vintage computer museums' is examined. Features some very interesting links.
A Little Off The Top
In this 'Wired' magazine article (January, 2000), author Jonathan Vankin examines the dark possibilities of head-transplants, and keeping a severed head alive. Discover where fringe science meets techno-culture.
The Daily Yomiuri On-line
Jonathan Vankin was a Tokyo-based Editor/Staff Writer for 'The Daily Yomiuri', Japan's leading English newspaper, between 1993 and 1995. You can keep pace with the newspaper in its online incarnation here.
Metro
Jonathan Vankin was News Editor/Writer for the San Jose, California-based newspaper 'Metro' between 1989 and 1992. You can keep pace with the current incarnation here.
Worcester Magazine
Jonathan Vankin was a journalist for the Worcester, Massachusetts-based publication 'Worcester Magazine' between 1987 and 1989. It was here that he won three 'New England Press Association Awards'. You can keep pace with the current incarnation here.
Reach Out And Hate Someone
For this 'Internet Underground' article (June, 1997), Jonathan Vankin turns his gaze to the rapid proliferation of anti-celebrity web-sites. This piece is an excellent example of Vankin's ability to combine key insights and humour.
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