Richard Purtill


Richard Purtill, was the Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, US, as well as an author of fantasy and science fiction, critical non-fiction on the same genres, and various works on religion and philosophy. He is best known for his novels of the "Kaphtu" universe. He wrote as both Richard Purtill and Richard L. Purtill, a variant form of his name. He was active in professional writing circles, being a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the Authors Guild and the National Writers Union.
His book won the 1987 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award for Inklings Studies.

Kaphtu Universe

The Kaphtu Trilogy
Lost Tales Of Kaphtu