Kansas State University Chemistry Department

Bill Fateley’s

Newest Book Breaks New Ground

University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Bill Fateley has long been a prolific author of scientific publications, including several definitive books on infrared and Raman spectroscopy. His latest work, however, enters new territory: Science or Fiction (The 10% Solution) consists of nearly 200 pages of recollections, anecdotes and correspondence spanning his childhood in Indiana, through his graduate work at KSU, his time at Mellon Institute and Carnegie-Mellon University, and his subsequent distinguished career at KSU.

The title derives from Bill’s customary cautionary statement that “Only 10% of what I say is true!” Those who have encountered Bill throughout his career will be relieved to know that he has used (thinly-veiled) pseudonyms to disguise the identities of many of his colleagues, co-conspirators and students.

The book is available widely from online retailers, or directly from the publisher at www.rosedogbookstore.com