Philip Wilkinson

Agent: James Wills

Philip Wilkinson (born 1955) is the author of non-fiction books for children and adults. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He worked as an editor prior to becoming an author. He lives in the Cotswolds, England, with his wife and son.

He specialises in works on history, the arts, religion, and architecture and has written over forty titles. They range from his first book, AMAZING BUILDINGS, which won an award from the American Institute of Architects, to A CELEBRATION OF CUSTOMS AND RITUALS, which was endorsed by the United Nations. He has also written several successful TV tie-ins, including WHAT THE ROMANS DID FOR US and RESTORATION.