"Why, yes, I am still upset that the Library of Alexandria burnt down"
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The intro is hilarious - 'Terry is one of the most famous people in the known universe, and his bottom is only slightly less well known than his face. It has, of course, only been displayed when strictly necessary on artistic grounds, but such is the nature of his art that this has turned out to be extraordinarily often.'
Got this on paperback years ago, it's a fun, quick read.
Berlin: The Downfall 1945 (also known as The Fall of Berlin 1945 in the US) …
Read this a few times, brilliant and fascinating every time.
Brilliantly detailed account.
After an air raid, a group of English children find a German machine gun and …
Absolute classic.
Funny and fascinating in equal amounts, this is a great read through the history of F1. The only issue I have is that about three quarters of the way through it reveals it's very US-view of the world. The section on how Liberty Capital had a brainwave to do a netflix series allowing access to the drivers and owners in a way never seen before just doesn't ring true for anyone who's ever watched any of the BBC or ITV coverage from the 80s onwards. It's as if Martin Brundle had never shoved a microphone into Bernie's face to get a quick quote or an acidic comment from Christian Horner before. Never mind the access and encyclopedic knowledge of Murray Walker. I came away with the impression of a lack of research or just a very US centred view. Otherwise, a great read.
The long-awaited follow up to best-selling retro gaming book Speccy Nation! Join veteran games writer …
A loving wander through the 80's and early 90's viewed through the ZX Spectrum's games.
2nd reading
Regular re-reading of a classic
From investigative journalist Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, comes an account of the management of nuclear weapons. Through …
Capital in the Twenty-First Century (French: Le Capital au XXIe siècle) is a book written by French economist Thomas Piketty. …
Capital in the Twenty-First Century (French: Le Capital au XXIe siècle) is a book written …
A very detailed, in depth examination of how capital and wealth accumulate to the top and what can be done about it. Weighty yet readable. Highly recommended.
