Samples of my work.
Editor in Chief,
November/December 2021
Boston Spirit magazine
Article for Tufts Now,
Conceptual and visual artist Harry Dodge exhibition
May 19, 2019
Development Edit Book Project
Winner of 2012 IDEC Book Award
Diversity in Design: Perspectives from Non-Western Cultures by Vibhavari Jani (Kansas State University), with contributing writers from seven non- Western countries, including India, China, Turkey, Nigeria, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, © 2011 Fairchild Books.
“This book would not have been possible without Development Editor Robert Phelps, who became a very dear friend during the process, and who placed his heart and soul in developing this book. Rob has worked tirelessly to make this project the best it can be, and spent countless hours reading, editing and revising the manuscript. We have gone through many ups and downs during this time, laughed and cried together, and endured many challenges.”
— Vibhavari Jani
Feature on artists site-occupation exhibition,
Provincetown Banner,
September 27, 2012
A story in the arts section while I served as the Banner's arts editor.
Development Edit Book Project
Evidence-Based Design for Interior Designers by Linda L. Nussbaumer (University of South Dakota), © 2010 Fairchild Books.
“A special thanks goes to Rob Phelps for his great work as a reviewer and editor.”
— Linda L. Nussbaumer
Interview with opera star Deborah Voigt
Provincetown Banner,
July 30, 2015
Development Edit Book Project
The History of Interior Design by Jeannie Ireland (Missouri State University), © 2009 Fairchild Books.
“Rob Phelps has made the entire process fun, engaging, and so very encouraging. He can turn a phrase into an absolute delight, stir immovable authors with his humor, and appreciate concepts and experiences in new ways.”
— Jeannie Ireland
Author Interview / Book Review
Nathaniel Philbrook, author, "In the Heart of the Sea,"
Provincetown Banner,
November 26, 2015.
Development Edit Book Project
The Visible Self by Joanne B. Eicher (Michigan State University), Sandra Lee Evenson (University of Idaho), and Hazel A. Lutz, © 2007 Fairchild Books.
“We could not have accomplished this task without the steady support of Robert Phelps, who carried our edits through with gentle probes for clarity.”
— Joanne B. Eicher, Sandra Lee Evenson, and Hazel A. Lutz
Development Edit Book Project
The Rise of Fashion and Lessons Learned at Bergdorf Goodman by Ira Neimark (former CEO, Bergdorf Goodman), © 2011 Fairchild Books.
“With Rob’s magic touch, the rest is history.”
— Ira Neimark