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Thomas Phillips

    This author, also an internationally recognized composer and performer of minimalist electronic music, writes fiction and theory. His multidisciplinary approach is evident in his university teaching, which covers literature, music, and film across North America and Europe.

    The History And Antiquities Of Shrewsbury: From Its First Foundation To The Present Time, Comprising A Recital Of Occurrences And Remarkable Events, F
    Lectures On the History and Principles of Painting
    The YouTube Candidate
    The Light Is Alone
    In the Shadows of Victory II
    The Subject of Minimalism
    • 2024

      The YouTube Candidate

      • 430 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The YouTube Candidate is a political thriller set in the divisive atmosphere of the present day. When Matt Anderson stands behind the family's kitchen table and makes a speech a president might deliver to the American people, his intention is to help his daughter with her class project. Instead, his presentation captivates the nation and elicits calls for him to enter the on-going campaign. Replete with warmth, humor, and unexpected moments of high drama, the story traces the formation of an advisory 'Dream Team' whose "outside the box" campaign innovations and dynamic ideas seek to overcome the new party's late start and underfunding. Results on election night lead to employment of a little-known constitutional process and the nail-biting suspense of determining the next President of the United States.

      The YouTube Candidate
    • 2023

      In this classic work, renowned painter Thomas Phillips provides a comprehensive overview of the history and principles of painting. From the Renaissance to the Romantic era, Phillips covers it all, providing valuable insights and analysis. With beautiful illustrations and engaging prose, 'Lectures on the History and Principles of Painting' is sure to inspire anyone with an interest in the art form.

      Lectures On the History and Principles of Painting
    • 2020

      The light is very much alone in this inaugural collection that locates maleficence of various shades firmly in the dark. Witchery seeks justice. A school is home to diabolism. Heat worship is cultural death and a political gathering is unfailingly nefarious. The devil, in all his vile and glorious modernity, arrives. Light is finally the beacon signalling only dread.

      The Light Is Alone
    • 2019

      The History of the Life of Reginald Pole

      Volume 2

      • 356 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      This volume presents a faithful reprint of the original 1767 edition, offering insight into the life of Reginald Pole, a notable figure in history. The book delves into his experiences and contributions, capturing the essence of his character and the historical context of his time. Readers can expect a thorough exploration of Pole's influence and significance, preserved in its original form for those interested in historical biographies.

      The History of the Life of Reginald Pole
    • 2019

      “Like a gatefold album that reveals itself through striking images, text, screaming refrains, the stories of „And the Darkness Back Again“build and overlap. They strike a musical balance between chilling, phantasmagoric treatments of human relations and deadly foibles and the stark language of a 21st century nouveau roman. The collection is also a celebration of the genre that, for many, fascinates from a young age and never quite lets go. What Phillips has called elsewhere “critical horror” is displayed in these thirteen stories to affect tensely atmospheric, occasionally grisly paeans to the magical fears of childhood that become grim way stations in the adult’s journey toward fulfillment and extinction.

      And the darkness back again
    • 2017

      T.E.D. Klein and the Rupture of Civilization

      A Study in Critical Horror

      • 196 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      T.E.D. Klein's unique approach to horror intertwines the mundane with the supernatural, showcasing his talent through a limited but impactful body of work. His writing delves into themes such as religious fundamentalism, right-wing extremism, and the impact of digital humanities, positioning his narratives as a form of "critical horror." This subgenre not only entertains but also challenges readers to confront individual and cultural complacency, highlighting Klein's significant yet underappreciated contributions to the genre.

      T.E.D. Klein and the Rupture of Civilization
    • 2017

      In the Shadows of Victory II

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Delving behind the headlines of history, this book showcases twenty brave Americans who showed exceptional leadership in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, and the World Wars, but who are now all but forgotten.

      In the Shadows of Victory II