Kevin McCloud's Grand Tour of Europe
$50.56
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2010
Summary
Loosely following in the footsteps of the most notorious grand tourists Kevin clambers in, on and amongst the greatest buildings, ruins and cities in Europe and also veers drastically off the official path to visit the brothels, bathhouses and drinking dens which formed the other half of the grand tourists’ experiences.
This accumulation of sights sounds and smells allows a sense of what it must have been like for a callow Briton to have come face to face with the heat and the no…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753827888 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753827883 |
| Author: | Kevin McCloud |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2010 |
| Weight: | 41g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
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‘this hedonistic romp shpws that even in today’s cynical society, Europe is still a place of excitement and wonder.’
this hedonistic romp shows that even in today’s cynical society, Europe is still a place of excitement and wonder. * HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER *
About The Author
Kevin McCloud
Kevin studied Art and Architecture at Cambridge, trained as a theatre designer, then set up his own design, lighting and manufacturing business. Today he concentrates on television work, journalism and product design. He is best known for his series Grand Designs and Grand Designs Abroad which have spawned a monthly magazine of the same name. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, an ambassador for WWF and has a number of honorary degrees. He has also appeared as Top Gear’s Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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