James May's Magnificent Machines
How men in sheds have changed our lives
$26.08
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2008
Summary
Our world has been transformed beyond recognition, particularly in the twentieth century, and so were our lives and our aspirations. Throughout JAMES MAY’S MAGNIFICENT MACHINES James May explores the iconic themes of the past hundred years: flight, space travel, television, mechanised war, medicine, computers, electronic music, skyscrapers, electronic espionage and much more. But he also reveals the hidden story behind why some inventions like the Zeppelin, the hovercraft or the Theremin stru…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780340950920 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0340950927 |
| Author: | James May, Phil Dolling |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2008 |
| Weight: | 294g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
‘The most loveable of the Top Gear presenting trio … there’s a sharp and interesting mind under the corduroy. Fascinating.’
James May is the best thing ever to come out of Top Gear - Radio Times
Smart, sharply written - GuardianThe most loveable of the Top Gear presenting trio … there’s a sharp and interesting mind under the corduroy. Fascinating. - Nottingham Evening PostAbout The Author
James May
James May is a writer, broadcaster and co-host of Top Gear on BBC2. He writes a weekly column in the Daily Telegraph and has presented series for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. His previous books include May on Motors and Oz and James Big Wine Adventure.
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