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Author of the novel 'Something Worth Finding' which consists of three stories, the second of which was turned into a feature film entitled 'Marvin's Song' and is available on amazon.

Stephen's latest book is a slice of life in the north of England over two time periods with lots of intrigue and drama, entitled 'The Seventh Valley'.

The Savoy and other stories is a collection of short stories also available in paperback and e-book, published by Blackgate Media.

Also written by the author is a whimsical poetry book for all ages complete with wonderful illustrations by Demi Beresford, and a study on the art of the long take in cinema, entitled 'Keeping it Long: Why filmmakers use the long-take and its relevance to a modern cinema audience' which ...more

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Average rating: 4.43 · 14 ratings · 3 reviews · 7 distinct works

	The Savoy and other stories 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Recreating the Country: A Blueprint for the Design of Sustainable Landscapes 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Something Worth Finding really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Seventh Valley: The Story of Eschol in Four Acts 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Keeping it Long: Why filmmakers use the long-take and its relevance to a modern cinema audience? it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pink Pumpaloo and Other Tales by Stephen Murphy (Goodreads Author), Demi Beresford (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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