Charles Fort

American writer

Charles Hoy Fortwas an American writer and researcher who specialized in anomalous phenomena. The terms “Fortean” and “Forteana” are sometimes used to characterize various such phenomena.

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About the Charles Fort

Charles Hoy Fortwas an American writer and researcher who specialized in anomalous phenomena. The terms “Fortean” and “Forteana” are sometimes used to characterize various such phenomena. Fort’s books sold well and are still in print. His work continues to inspire admirers, who refer to themselves as “Forteans”, and has influenced some aspects of science fiction.

Fort’s collections of scientific anomalies, including The Book of the Damnedinvestigates such phenomena.