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Philip Wilkinson

Philip Wilkinson has been writing information books for over 15 years and has more than 50 children’s titles to his credit. He writes on a wide variety of subjects but his special strengths lie in history, religion and beliefs, mythology, biography, and the arts – including architecture. One of his first books, Amazing Buildings (Dorling Kindersley), was given an award by the American Institute of Architects for the best children’s book on architecture. A more recent one, on customs, was ‘adopted’ by the United Nations.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Philip worked as an editor in illustrated publishing, so he is used to collaborating with creative teams and knows the importance of following the brief and delivering on time. When not writing for young people, Philip writes adult non-fiction (mostly about history and heritage), gives talks on old buildings, and leads workshops on writing techniques.

Contact Details:

Email: philipwilkinson@ukonline.co.uk

Agent: James Wills, Watson Little Limited, jw@watsonlittle.co.uk

Blog: http://englishbuildings.blogspot.com

For more information: www.philipwilkinson.co.uk

Age group preferences:

 

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7 to 11

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11 to 14

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14+

Sample of books by Philip Wilkinson:

Amazing Buildings by Philip Wilkinson

Amazing Buildings

Dorling Kindersley

An inside look at 20 of the world’s most extraordinary buildings, from the Roman Colosseum to Toronto’s Skydome. Winner of the American Institute of Architects Award for the best children’s book on architecture.

 

Building by Philip Wilkinson

Building

Dorling Kindersley

Part of DK’s award-winning Eyewitness series, Building provides a unique insight into how all kinds of buildings are constructed. Covers materials, how walls, roofs, and vaults are put together, the creation of decorative effects, the art of the stone-carver and the mosaic-maker.

 
Gandhi: The Young Protestor Who Founded a Nation (National Geographic World History Biographies) by Philip Wilkinson

 

Gandhi, Michelangelo and Joan of Arc

National Geographic

Three titles in a series written for the National Geographic. Accessibly written for young people up to 12 years old, with an emphasis on the early lives of the subjects.

 
Best-Ever Book of Exploration by Philip Wilkinson

 

Best-Ever Book of Exploration

Kingfisher

The stories of some of the world’s greatest explorers, from the little-known Arab and Chinese travellers of the Middle Ages to modern polar explorers.

 
Best Ever Book of Ships by Philip Wilkinson

 

Best-Ever Book of Ships

Kingfisher

The history of ships and seafaring across the globe and through the ages.

 
Illustrated Book of Mythology by Philip Wilkinson

 

Illustrated Book of Mythology

Dorling Kindersley

A thematic dictionary of myths and legends from all over the world. Concise, fact-packed entries on hundreds of key characters – gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, tricksters and monsters.

 
Encyclopaedia of Religion by Philip Wilkinson

 

Eyewitness: Islam • Eyewitness Christianity

Eyewitness Buddhism • Encyclopaedia of Religions

Dorling Kindersley

 

Accessible guides to the world’s major faiths.