Richard Boyle

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Historical & travel writer; researcher; editor; lexicographer @
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BOOKS BP de Silva: The Royal Jeweller of South-East Asia (1989)Knox’s Words: A study of the words of Sri Lankan origin or association first used in English literature by Robert Knox and recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary (2004)“Richard Boyle’s book is meticulously researched and an extremely enjoyable read, at times like a detective story.” – Prof. Neloufer de MelSindbad in Serendib: Strange tales and curious aspects of Sri Lanka (2008)“Sindbad in Serendib makes a good case for the claim that Sri Lanka may be a microcosm of the cosmos.” – Andrew Robinson “This is the best gift Richard Boyle has presented to Sri Lanka.” – Nilma DoleGrand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya (2012)“Sumptuously illustrated, with historical and contemporary photographs and assorted artwork.The lovingly researched text is written by Richard Boyle.The result is a book to hold and behold." - Stephen PrinsGrand Hotel won the Collate 2014 Award of Excellence by the Sri Lanka Association of PrintersJOURNALSContributor to The Times Higher Education Supplement (UK) Contributor to Oxford English Dictionary News (UK)MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPERSRegular contributor to Serendib, the in-flight magazine of SriLankan Airlines since 1990Regular cultural features contributor to The Sunday Times since 1996Editor of, and regular contributor to, travelsrilanka, from 2003 to 2008Contributor to Bookdealer (UK) from 2008 to 2010Regular contributor to Himal Southasian (Nepal) since 2008. Consulting editor from 2008-2012.CONSULTANCIESSri Lankan English and Indian English consultant to the Oxford English Dictionary since 2002 Editorial consultant to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau regarding brochures, handbooks, and websiteTRUSTEESHIPTrustee of the Gratiaen Trust, which administers the Michael Ondaatje-initiated Gratiaen Prize for English literature by Sri Lankans resident in Sri Lanka, from 2005 to 2012

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The Esufally Family

The Esufally Family

Historical & travel writer; researcher; editor; lexicographer
Richard Boyle Work Experience Details
  • The Esufally Family
    The Esufally Family History
    The Esufally Family Sep 2012 - Present
    Author
  • Oxford English Dictionary
    Sri Lankan English Consultant
    Oxford English Dictionary Jun 2002 - Present
    Oxford
    Research regarding 100 words of Sri Lankan origin or association contained in the Dictionary - for the revision that will create a third edition - such as "Buddha" and "pooja", which resulted in the glossary Knox's Words (see above)
  • The Sunday Times
    Features Writer
    The Sunday Times Mar 1996 - Present
    Colombo
    Since 1996 I have contributed 135 articles to The Sunday Times (Colombo) (as of March 2014), some of which were later used in extended form for my book Sindbad in Serendib (see above) and will be for a future publication, British Encounters with Sri Lanka: Imagined, Historical, Biographical
  • Serendib
    Travel Writer
    Serendib Feb 1990 - Present
    For the past 24 years I have been a regular contributor of travel-related articles and reviews of books - 64 in total as of March 2014 - to the in-flight magazine of SriLankan Airlines, formerly Air Lanka, for four different publishers.
  • Contributions To Various Publications
    Researcher & Contributor
    Contributions To Various Publications Aug 1989 - Jun 2013
    Peter Sellers: The Authorized BiographyBy Alexander Walker (1989)Passport to a Better Life?Compiled by James Lawrence (1995)How to See CeylonBy Bella Woolf ( 2002), originally published in 1914Sri Lanka: The Bradt Travel GuideBy Royston Ellis (2002)Sri Lanka: A CelebrationEdited by Kumudini Hettiarachchi & Renuka Sadanandan (2003)The Postcolonial Identity of Sri Lankan EnglishBy Manique Gunesekera (2005)The Press Tide of a Dedicated Life: A Tribute to Christine WilsonEdited by Carl Muller ( 2005)Serendipity: Found Posters Edited by Hans Gremmen (2008)Anthology: Galle Literary Festival Sri Lanka 2007 – 2008Compiled by Laura Squire (2009)Producing and Using the Historical Relation of Ceylon: Robert Knox, the East India Company and the Royal SocietyBy Anna Winterbottom (2009)The Devil’s PaintbrushBy Jake Arnott ( 2009)Island Paradise: The Myth. An Examination of Contemporary Caribbean & Sri Lankan Writing By Melanie A Murray (2009)Preserving the Documentary Film Heritage of Sri Lanka: Films in the Care of the Government Film Unit since Independence (2010)Early FM RadioBy Gary Lewis Frost (2010)Crusoe: Daniel Defoe, Robert Knox, and the Creation of a MythBy Katherine Frank (2011)
  • Sri Lanka Tourist Board
    Writer & Editor
    Sri Lanka Tourist Board Feb 2009 - Feb 2012
    Colombo
    A Series of 18 Brochures 2009: commissioned by the Sri Lanka Tourist Board to provide the text for a series of 18 brochures which won the Gold Award 2010 in the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Marketing Media-Consumer Travel Brochure category:“The brochures were entered with a title that reads ‘Revamping Consumer Travel Brochures of Sri Lanka Tourism’. This is a stupendous feat as it is the first time in Sri Lanka Tourism’s history that it has achieved PATA Gold.The judges were most impressed with the quality of the entry.”Sri Lanka Tourist Board Website2009-2010: commissioned to revamp the official website using original material combined with archive material from travelsrilankawww.srilankatravel.meDiscover the East: The Must-have Guide to the Magic of the Eastern Province2010: provided the text for a map with comprehensive travel and tourist information on the Eastern Province for the Sri Lanka Tourist Board funded and produced by USAID. Discover the North2011-2012: provided the text for a map with comprehensive travel and tourist information on the Northern Province for the Sri Lanka Tourist Board funded and produced by the Asia FoundationEncounter the Central Province2014:provided the text for a map with comprehensive travel and tourist information on the Northern Province for the Sri Lanka Tourist Board funded and produced by the Asia Foundation
  • Himal Southasian
    Consulting Editor, Colombo
    Himal Southasian Nov 2008 - Dec 2011
    Kathmandu
    Provided information on the cultural and social life in Sri Lanka, suggested writers, and contributed regular features for the magazine
  • Bookdealer (Bookman From December 2010)
    Literary Criticism
    Bookdealer (Bookman From December 2010) Aug 2008 - Dec 2011
    Uk
    Contributed essays on Dickens, Defoe, Lawrence, etc; British authors of Sri Lanka's colonial era; language and lexicology.
  • Ministry Of Buddha Sasana & Religious Affairs
    Copy Editor
    Ministry Of Buddha Sasana & Religious Affairs Feb 2011 - Nov 2011
    Colombo
    Copy edited 40 essays from Buddhist countries worldwide marking the 2,600th anniversary of the Awakening of the Buddha for a volume titled Two Thousand Six Hundred Years of Sambuddhatva: Global Journey of Awakening (published May 2012)
  • Travelsrilanka
    Editor
    Travelsrilanka 2003 - 2008
    Colombo
    Planned theme and contents of each issue, contracted writers, contributed 150 articles and edited the magazine
  • Times Higher Educational Supplement
    Reviewer
    Times Higher Educational Supplement Sep 1999 - Nov 2005
    London, United Kingdom
    Reviewer of books concerning Sri Lanka and occasional contributor of general articles
  • Precision Productions
    Documentary Scriptwriter
    Precision Productions Mar 1986 - May 1995
    Colombo
    Documentaries I scripted and/or co-produced included: Mudaliyar BP de Silva: Jeweller of Distinction (1986) Sri Lanka Rupavahini CorporationDr RL Spittel: Surgeon of the Wilderness (1986) Sri Lanka Rupavahini CorporationOld Trails, New Paths (1986)International Centre for Ethnic StudiesBarefoot Radio (1987)Sri Lanka Broadcasting CorporationThe Plumber and Pericles (1989)Law and Society Trust Veiled Women (1989)Open University of Sri LankaA Many Splendoured DestinationWestern Province Provincial CouncilTongues of Justice (1990)International Centre for Ethnic Studies The Eroding Landscape (1990)Central Environmental AuthorityImages of Women (1991)Centre for Women’s ResearchThe Obeysekerapura Strategy (1992)International Resources GroupHazard Profile (1993)Centre for Women’s ResearchHow to Avoid the Suriya Tree (1994)Asia Foundation Natural Allies (1994)International Resources GroupNominated for the Special Award at Earth Vision ’94 Gender Agenda (1994)Centre for Women’s ResearchUnknown Destinations (1995)Women’s Development Centre
  • Bbc
    Location Consultant
    Bbc Feb 1985 - Apr 1985
    Worked on the BBC production Mr and Mrs Edgehill, directed by Gavin Millar and starring Judi Dench and Ian Holm, and acted in a bit part, “Geoff Handley”. www.imdb.com/title/tt0088577/www.memorabletv.com/m/mr-and-mrs-edgehill.html
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  • Cine-Asia Limited
    Feature Film Scriptwriter & Co-Producer
    Cine-Asia Limited Jan 1977 - Dec 1977
    Colombo
    Scripted and co-produced Rampage a British/Sri Lankan production for director Manik Sandrasagra, starring Mary Tamm and Sri Lanka’s screen idol, Gamini Fonseka.www.imdb.com/title/tt0310042/
  • Kendon Films
    Feature Film Treatment Writer & Co-Producer
    Kendon Films Jun 1975 - Oct 1976
    London
    Wrote the treatment for, and co-produced, East of Elephant Rock for director Don Boyd, a film starring John Hurt, Jeremy Kemp and Judi Bowker.www.imdb.com/title/tt0075970/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_of_Elephant_Rock
  • Thames Aeroport Group Limited
    Report Writer
    Thames Aeroport Group Limited Mar 1969 - Apr 1971
    London
    Portfolio Concerning Establishment of a Maritime Industrial Development Area at Foulness, England. The proposal, basically a Third London Airport, was rejected by the Roskill Commission. Now, 40 years on, being reconsidered. My 23-page portfolio on the subject was my first published work!

Richard Boyle Skills

Writing Social Media Publications Proofreading Magazines Books Non Fiction Web Content Press Releases Blogging Reviews Freelance Writing Feature Articles Publishing Published Author Creative Writing Editorial Online Publishing Content Strategy Literature Editing Documentary Scripting Journalism Online Journalism Magazine Articles Content Development Newsletters News Writing Documentaries Travel Writing Book Reviews Research Fiction Text Editing Copy Editing Content Writing Newspapers Reviewing Storytelling

Richard Boyle Education Details

  • Chichester College Of Further Education, Chichester, Uk
    Chichester College Of Further Education, Chichester, Uk
    English
  • Haileybury & Imperial Services College, Hertford, Uk
    Haileybury & Imperial Services College, Hertford, Uk
    English

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Richard Boyle attended Chichester College Of Further Education, Chichester, Uk, Haileybury & Imperial Services College, Hertford, Uk.

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