I read The Saucerian by Gabriel McKee

A biography of Gray Barker, an early UFO zinester who shaped much of the lore and imagery surrounding the US UFO phenomenon, as well as other paranormal incidents, like the Mothman and Flatwoods Monster. McKee creates a charming but also troubled portrait, you can see how the alienation of being a gay guy in West Virginia in the 1950s-1980s contributed to his fascination with UFOs, the paranormal, and the often-derided "contactees" (who were rejected by those seeking a more dignified and scientific meaning behind the UFO phenomenon)... This could manifest in both uncommon empathy for those with other "atypical" lifestyles and beliefs, but also being well-adapted to a lifelong state of plausible deniability... he loved a good hoax but would always leave it for the reader to decide... draw your own conclusions! Another fascinating thing about this book is the attention the author gives to formal publishing and self-publishing technologies, and how they developed and influenced the spread (and economics!) of UFO-related publishing from the earliest documents and newsletters in the 1950s to deluxe hardbacks, hand-cut zines, and back again. The Saucerian's antagonisms and drama are also hilariously recognizable to any contemporary fandom. A cool book that ties many unique and very interesting threads together!