About Claire Leila Philipson Claire Leila Philipson is the author of Washington DC: A Visual Portrait and Alabama (America series). A writer and editor, her work has appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and travel publications. Books by Claire Leila Philipson The Little Gift Book of Canada Revised Edition by (author) Claire Leila Philipson Washington DC A Visual Portrait by (author) Claire Leila Philipson Vancouver A Visual Portrait by (author) Claire Leila Philipson