A Brief History of the End of the F*cking World
The hilarious and fascinating new book from the international bestselling author of HUMANS
(Author) Tom Phillips'Superb ... entertaining ... Phillips traverses this sprawling terrain with energy and charm' Telegraph 'Exceptionally funny from cover to cover, it is not only an entertaining read but also deeply researched and thoughtful' Irish Independent 'Fans of Phillips's earlier books Humans and Truth will be pleased that the ex-BuzzFeed editor is on form, not letting the grimness of his subject spoil his gagsmithery' Guardian 'A great read ... [Phillips] fills his timeline of unfilled apocalypses with wry humour' New Scientist Do you feel like we're living in the end times? Does it seem like everything is on fire? That one disaster follows another? Here's some comforting news: you're not the first to feel that way. If there's one thing that people throughout history have agreed on, it's that the end of the world has always been very fcking nigh. This book is about the apocalypse, and the many ways we've incorrectly predicted that the world would end. From ancient times to the modern day, it's a tale of weird cults, failed prophets and bored suburbanites waiting for aliens to rescue them . . . plus one very unfortunate chicken. But why are we obsessed with a prediction that hasn't ever come true? (. . .Yet). And after 3,000 years of getting it wrong, how can we learn to live in a world which feels like it could all burn down tomorrow? Praise for the Brief History series: 'Uproarious . . . Abundant good humour' The Times 'Witty, entertaining and slightly distressing... You should probably read it' Sarah Knight, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fck 'Brilliant. Utterly, utterly brilliant' Jeremy Clarkson 'Very funny' Mark Watson 'Both readable and entertaining' Telegraph
Tom Phillips
Tom Phillips is a British artist and writer known for his innovative approaches to literature and visual art. His most notable work is "A Humument: A Treated Victorian Novel," a groundbreaking project where he transformed a Victorian novel, "A Human Document" by W.H. Mallock, into a new work of art through erasure and manipulation of the text.
Phillips' literary style is characterized by his use of found materials, collage, and experimentation with language. He has made significant contributions to the genre of experimental literature, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of narrative and storytelling.
His work has had a lasting impact on the literary world, inspiring other artists and writers to explore new ways of creating and interpreting literature. Tom Phillips continues to be a prominent figure in the world of contemporary art and literature, known for his innovative and thought-provoking work.
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