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Death of Lyall Watson, author of ‘Supernature’

OBITUARY. He was often described as a naturalist, adventurer and explorer but Lyall Watson, who has died at the age of 69, was best known for his interest in the paranormal.

His 1973 book Supernature, which explored mysterious and inexplicable natural phenomena, was reprinted 10 times in as many weeks, sold three-quarters of a million copies in paperback and was translated into eight languages.

In the same decade he was credited with introducing Uri Geller to UK television viewers, and in the 1980s he introduced another phenomenon to TV: sumo wrestling.

Author of 25 books – exploring everything from astrology and alchemy to dreams and synchronicity – Watson’s easy writing style and open-minded approach made him the perfect communicator of exotic and complex concepts. The Romeo Error (1974) on death and the after-life was also a best-seller.

The one-time botanist, zoologist, biologist, anthropologist and ethologist once described himself as a “scientific nomad”. Others – particularly some book reviewers – regarded him as credulous or accused him of mixing fact with fiction.

Born in South Africa, Watson travelled widely and lived at various times in America, England and Ireland. He died on 25 June.

The Daily Telegraph published an excellent obituary on 2 July.

Posted on Friday, July 04, 2008
Category: Paranormal

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