Cuadernos de Ufología

Magazine Overview

This document is an index for the first 17 issues of 'Cuadernos de Ufología' (Ufology Notebooks), published in Spain during the 1980s and early 1990s. The publication is presented as the '1ª época' (1st era) and is associated with Fundación Anomalía.

Content Overview by Issue

Issue No. 1: Features an editorial by José Ruesga, recent events, a summary of humanoid cases, notes of interest, an article on UFO landing witnesses by V.J. Ballester, and the 'Caso Suarez Alvarez'.

Issue No. 2: Includes an editorial by José Ruesga, a tribute to Manuel Osuna, an article on methodical UFO investigation by V.J. Ballester, the 'Proyecto Catares', a proposal on seismicity-UFO relations, and the 'El Caso de Alegría de Alava'.

Issue No. 3: Contains an editorial by José Ruesga, reflections on the A.H. Lawson International Prize, a report on the 'Barrio de Zurbarán, Bilbao' case, the passing of Alberto Adell, the 'Caso de Alegría de Alava', causes and effects of UFOs, and a preliminary analysis of Iberian humanoid cases.

Issue No. 4: Features an editorial by José Ruesga, current collaborators, and considerations on the editorial line.

Issue No. 5: Includes an editorial by José Ruesga, discussions on the 'Alegría de Alava' case, reflections on criteria and analogies, the observation at Los Alcazarez in June 1979, and correspondence.

Issue No. 6: Contains an editorial by José Ruesga, a bibliographic critique of UFO investigation, the relationship between UFO phenomena and seismicity, dialogues on demystifying UFOs, UFOs and witnesses, the influence of mass media, and ufology in the People's Republic of China.

Issue No. 7: Features an editorial, a bibliographic critique of UFO investigation, a demystification of UFOs (part II), the 'Barrio de Zurbará, Bilbao 1976' case, a unified case file project, computerized analysis of UFO photos, identification of a sighting in Alcañiz-Vinaroz, a statistical inspection of Andalusian cases, an addendum to a negative case in Madrid, and criteria for rational UFO investigation.

Issue No. 8: Includes an editorial, a gallery of 'condemned' (critiqued) works, changes in civil schedule, improving the UFO survey, a case of a night bonfire mistaken for a UFO, reader's mail, UFOs pursued by a military aircraft, the study of the humanoid phenomenon (part I), and chemical effects in the bioenvironment.

Issue No. 9: Contains an editorial, articles on humanoids in Baracaldo (Vizcaya), a discovered fraud in Utrera (1/5/79), a rebuttal on UFOs and witnesses, comments by José Ruesga, examination of OVI cases (part I), and the study of the humanoid phenomenon (part II).

Issue No. 10-11: Features an editorial, the properties of the UFO phenomenon, abductions (the case of Próspera Muñoz), impressions on the Próspera Muñoz case, a review of cases, clarification of concepts, an accident with a humanoid, comments on chemical effects, a possible Type I UFO in Llanes, definitions of the humanoid phenomenon, and discussions on the 'Alegría de Alava' case.

Issue No. 12: Includes an editorial, a study of the UFO phenomenon, depuration of UFO catalogs, dialogues on 'Cuadernos', comments on points, the retrogradation of technological components, and the 'El ovni de Barbate' case.

Issue No. 13-14: Contains an editorial, places of origin for extraterrestrial life, identified UFOs (RPVs), 'Barbate: Suma y sigue', a debate on abductions (part II), opinions on the Próspera Muñoz case, analysis of UFOs and seismic movements in Argentina, new information on the Talavera la Real case, examination of OVI cases (factor humano III), the location of a scientific problem, the fallacy of residue, considerations on depuration, and an introduction to the psychology of perception.

Issue No. 15: Features an editorial and an article on UNICAT.

Issue No. 16: Includes an editorial, the death of Hynek, the UNICAT project, a philosophical question on UFO waves, considerations on Allan Hendry's work, abductions, 'Centellas', examination of OVI cases (factor humano V), a false UFO sighting, evaluation of reliability and strangeness, and a Canary Islands archive.

Issue No. 17: Contains an editorial, 'The Hourly Law and the third possibility', statistics and valuations, the 'Proyecto E.M.' (communication), 'Buya: ¡Que viene el coco!', a critique of Güejar Sierra, examination of OVI cases (factor humano VI), 'Centellas (II)', abductions, mortal triangles, and manichaeism, and a provisional catalog of Spanish UFO cases with official intervention.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes throughout these issues of 'Cuadernos de Ufología' are UFO sightings, humanoid encounters, abductions, and the scientific investigation of these phenomena. The publication appears to maintain a serious and analytical approach to ufology, encouraging detailed case studies, critical analysis of evidence, and bibliographic reviews. There is a clear focus on Spanish cases and researchers, but international contributions and perspectives are also included. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry, seeking rational explanations while acknowledging the persistent mystery of the UFO phenomenon.