Books with author Tom Phillips

Not a children's book. This is the story of a mechanical man in the pre-Victorian area. To the local Native Americans of Wyoming , he's known as, 'The Star Rider'. But to Tommy, Tilly's best friend, he's just the amazing Tilly! Tilly has few memories of his first day of creation until a shock of thought changes everything, even his armor. Steam powered creatures abound in the unusual rich town of Perpetulum. And Roy Graves and his gang want it all. A Northwest ending from a Northwest writer.

Nestled within our green and pleasant land lies pockets of emerald trees. Their roots search deep into the ground and the branches reach high towards the sun. For centuries some of these have stood, watching and listening to the human creatures living among them, hearing their stories and remembering. What stories could these woodlands tell if the trees could speak? Stories of brave deeds, foolish men and star-crossed lovers, of monsters, giants and witches.

To celebrate the acquisition of the archive of distinguished artist Tom Phillips, the Bodleian Library asked the artist to assemble and design a series of books drawing on his themed collection of over 50,000 photographic postcards. These encompass the first half of the twentieth century, a period in which, thanks to the ever cheaper medium of photography, ordinary people could afford to own portraits of themselves. Each of the books in the series contains two hundred images chosen from a visually rich vein of social history. Their covers also feature thematically linked paintings, specially created for each title, from Phillips’s signature work, A Humument. Women & Hats explores the remarkable range found in the world of millinery, from outrageous Edwardian creations to the inventive austerities of World War II. Each of these unique and visually stunning books give a rich glimpse of forgotten times and will be greatly valued by art and history lovers alike.

Nestled within our green and pleasant land lies pockets of emerald trees. Their roots search deep into the ground and the branches reach high towards the sun. For centuries some of these have stood watching and listening to the human creatures living among them, hearing their stories and remembering. What mysteries could these woodlands tell if the trees could speak? Stories of brave deeds and foolish, star-crossed lovers, of monsters, giants and witches, hobs and kings. Discover the secrets of our forests in this engaging collection of folk tales.

Nestled within our green and pleasant land lies pockets of emerald trees. Their roots search deep into the ground and the branches reach high towards the sun. For centuries some of these have stood watching and listening to the human creatures living among them, hearing their stories and remembering. What mysteries could these woodlands tell if the trees could speak? Stories of brave deeds and foolish, star-crossed lovers, of monsters, giants and witches, hobs and kings. Discover the secrets of our forests in this engaging collection of folk tales.

What if we lived in a world where hidden cities lie just beyond the next door, hidden in plain sight and guarded by mystical creatures?One ordinary boy, lost in two extraordinary worlds.An eccentric stranger with the ability to summon doorways out of thin air.A strange girl with powers no one understands.An evil villain hell-bent on trapping Darklings.A world of magic… and robots.When Steve Haven’s uncle dies, Steve finds himself the guardian of a strange artefact known only as the Reactor. But there are people out there who want the Reactor; dangerous and powerful people.With his parents missing and no one in the normal world he can trust, Steve must join forces with a strange collection of magical beings to save the world by stopping the Reactor from falling into the wrong hands.What is the truth behind Rex Haven’s death?What is the secret behind the Reactor and its power?Do the answers lie in the magical land known only as Darkacre?Haven Wakes is the debut novel by Fi Phillips and the first in The Haven Chronicles, an exciting and enthralling journey through new worlds, both futuristic and magical.If you enjoy fantastic settings, magical powers and futuristic devices, then you’ll love Haven Wakes.

Everywhere has a story to tell. Every building, road, forest, or field. Some are true, some, not so. These stories have been passed down through the ages so as we do not forget them, and now they are being passed on to you. These stories will open your eyes to the wonders of what lies just around the corner. You will become the keeper of these local tales. A book to read on your own, together or out loud. Bring our folk tales to life and let them leap off the page.

What if we lived in a world where hidden cities lie just beyond the next door, hidden in plain sight and guarded by mystical creatures?One ordinary boy, lost in two extraordinary worlds.An eccentric stranger with the ability to summon doorways out of thin air.A strange girl with powers no one understands.An evil villain hell-bent on trapping Darklings.A world of magic… and robots.When Steve Haven’s uncle dies, Steve finds himself the guardian of a strange artefact known only as the Reactor. But there are people out there who want the Reactor; dangerous and powerful people.With his parents missing and no one in the normal world he can trust, Steve must join forces with a strange collection of magical beings to save the world by stopping the Reactor from falling into the wrong hands.What is the truth behind Rex Haven’s death?What is the secret behind the Reactor and its power?Do the answers lie in the magical land known only as Darkacre?Haven Wakes is the debut novel by Fi Phillips and the first in The Haven Chronicles, an exciting and enthralling journey through new worlds, both futuristic and magical.If you enjoy fantastic settings, magical powers and futuristic devices, then you’ll love Haven Wakes.