This book is for all human beings. Drawn with a smile for the fearless and with an aching heart for all those living with anxiety speed bumps or overwhelming mountains of fear that phobias can cause. From well-known, to odd and strange phobias, Peter Goes depicts - with gently comical and quirky illustrations - what makes us tick. Agoraphobia is the fear of being in crowded, public places. But do you know the word for the fear of long words? AUTHOR: Peter Goes studied film animation in Ghent. He is an author and illustrator of children’s books. His debut, Timeline: A Visual History of Our World, was published in more than 25 languages, and was described by The Financial Times as hugely informative, hugely entertaining . SELLING POINTS: . A masterful, playful portrayal of phobias - from the well-known and obvious, to the strange . With highly expressive illustrations . A thought-provoking work, the perfect gift in these uncertain times . Original theme elaborated in a unique way 120 b/w illustrations