Books
Phil has written four books with Ashley Walton, former royal correspondent of the Daily Express.
Published by Book Guild of Brighton, they have proved a huge success, and more are planned.
The books are available at Past Times, Waterstones and other good book stores, as well as online.
GAFFERS
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF FOOTBALL MANAGERS
By Phil Dampier & Ashley Walton
In October 2009 Book Guild published Phil and Ashley’s fourth book Gaffers The Wit and Wisdom of Football Managers. Classic quotes from the soccer bosses include gems such as Kevin Keegan’s “They’ll be no siestas in Madrid tonight.” It immediately received massive press coverage with extracts being printed in The Sun, Daily Express, Sunday Mirror and Guardian, and looks certain to become another best-seller.
DUKE OF HAZARD
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF PRINCE PHILIP
By Phil Dampier & Ashley Walton
DUKE OF HAZARD The Wit and Wisdom of Prince Philip was first published in 2006, immediately became a best-seller and is now on its tenth printing. This comprehensive collection of royal “gaffes” attracted worldwide attention when it marked Prince Philip’s 85th birthday.
WHAT’S IN THE QUEEN’S HANDBAG AND OTHER ROYAL SECRETS
By Phil Dampier & Ashley Walton
WHAT’S IN THE QUEEN’S HANDBAG AND OTHER ROYAL SECRETS came out in 2007 and also became a best-seller. As well as revealing the contents of Her Majesty’s most treasured accessory, the book also gives away the secrets of the royal corgis and the below stairs shenanigans of palace servants.
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS
By Phil Dampier & Ashley Walton
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS was published in 2008 to critical acclaim.
From Robert Walpole to Gordon Brown, this colourful cocktail of famous quotes, classic putdowns, acerbic asides and celebrated speeches takes the reader back through the decades inside Number Ten.