Phillip Rhodes is a professional author, photographer, film-maker and graphic artist. He is passionate about what he creates, including his new Science Fiction book, "The Lost Diar...view morePhillip Rhodes is a professional author, photographer, film-maker and graphic artist. He is passionate about what he creates, including his new Science Fiction book, "The Lost Diaries of John Smith".
Phillip Rhodes was born in an RAF Hospital in 1965 and grew up on a number of military bases, both in the UK and abroad. His childhood obsession with war films, Dad's Army and Airfix models was almost, but not quite, surpassed by his interest in Science Fiction.
From an early age he was exposed to the very best in British Science Fiction including Quatermass, Thunderbirds, Blake's 7, The Tomorrow People, The Day of the Triffids and Dr Who. He also adds The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Red Dwarf to his list of favourites. He is also a ardent fan of Steven Spielberg.
Although praised for his clean style of prose, he was illiterate through most of his childhood, only becoming confident in his writing ability well after leaving school. He has written for newspapers and magazines, while his photographs have appeared in numerous publications, including The Guardian (UK).
Of his latest book one reviewer wrote: "This is an remarkable story with characters who live with you well after you have finished the book. I wanted to know more about their lives after the story ended. I couldn't put it down and heartily recommend it to anyone who likes a great tale."view less