Everyday Influence & Persuasion

Original books, modernised classics, and articles that uncover how propaganda, psychology, sociology, PR, marketing, media and mythology shape our views, opinions and the things we believe.

Why Do We Believe The Things We Believe?

We all like to think that we form our own opinions, and that our views and beliefs come to us through independent thinking and rational thought.

But in reality, most of our views and opinions come to us ready-made, pre-packaged by influential voices, repeated through media, and adopted by us as our own thoughts.

This platform is a home for the curious-minded who want to look at how this happens. We explore the mechanics and real-world examples of social psychology, crowd theory, mythology, and modern propaganda to understand how the world truly works, and how we are influenced and persuaded to believe the things we believe.

Keep going for exclusive books and articles and free downloads

From conspiracy culture and influencers, to the news, politics and popular media.

We reveal the familiar ways persuasion and narratives are used to influence opinions, sell ideas and build belief.

“Great articles without being hard work.”

“Thanks for the Gustave Le Bon book. It’s been really useful for my sociology course.”

“So glad I found this site, it’s introduced me to so much stuff!”

Join us for our latest articles, new books, free downloads and special offers.

Once a month, no spam.

Discover books that question, inform and inspire.

Books on Belief, Sociology, Mythology & Propaganda

A young woman sitting on a sofa engrossed in a book

Explore Our Collections

We Support Independent Bookshops

Our titles are not available on the major on-line platforms

FEATURED RELEASE

Confessions of a Professional Conspiracy Theorist

Discover the exact methods and PR strategies used by organisations to manufacture belief on a mass scale.

” One of the book’s greatest strengths is its ability to make complex theories about propaganda, myth, and psychology readable for a general audience. Camden achieves this by embedding insights in anecdotes, humour, and character dialogue rather than abstract exposition. “

Free Delivery to UK

Worldwide Shipping

Subsidised Worldwide Rates

FREE DOWNLOAD

Begin your reading here with a free eBook from our series.

eBook collection

Our collection of eBooks are exclusive to willcamden.co.uk and are written as supporting reading material to the themes on this website

A young woman sitting on a sofa reading, with eBook devices in the foreground

Your Download Includes Both PDF and ePub

For use on all popular devices

Also available in other formats on request

PDF and ePub eBook cover for A History of Aliens and Why We Believe by Will Camden

The Quiet Hand Series

The Quiet Hand explores the subtle mechanics of persuasion, power and belief.

THE QUIET HAND SERIES

Original works tracing how unseen psychological, cultural, and technological forces shape modern thought and society. Each volume investigates the history and cultural impact of a different system of influence, revealing the quiet structures that guide belief, behaviour, and the stories we live by.
SHOP
Book cover for Ancient Bloodlines: An Analysis of Elite Conspiracy Narratives

The Myth as History Series

The Myth as History series strips back the legends surrounding the alternative histories promoted mainly through the conspiracy movement.

THE MYTH AS HISTORY SERIES

These are the true stories of the legends, and a look at why the myths have taken hold. The result is history that explains not just the past, but the modern need to keep reinventing it.
SHOP
Black and white photograph of a man and woman watching a news story on TV

DON'T MISS OUT

Join us for our latest articles, new books, free downloads and special offers.

Once a month, no spam.

Content Hub

Articles on Influence, Persuasion, and Human Behaviour

Read case studies, deep-dives and recognisable everyday examples of the platforms and techniques which influence our opinions, views and outlook on life.

Edward Bernays should be taught in schools ...

Cheers for making all those middle-aged people bring their wine and picnic tables to Glasto.

Loving the superfoods as the old time miracle cure salesmen!

The Great Fabiola! ha ha

My go to place for late night reading...

Scroll to Top

How your views, opinions and beliefs come from other people.

Our Gift to You

Grab your free eBook

Download this eBook as a free introduction to our series

How your views, opinions and beliefs come from other people

Our Gift to You

free eBook

Download this eBook as a free introduction to our series

Our Gift to You

Grab your free eBook

Download this eBook as a free introduction to our series

We use a few cookies to make this website work properly and to understand how people use it. No ads, no tracking across the web — just the basics.

For the Curious Mind

If this type of material catches your interest, there’s more to come.

New books, reading lists, and the occasional free download — all sent your way only when there’s something worth sharing. No spam.