Customer Reviews:
 A great read - James May at his best September 16, 2008
-J-D- (Britain)
James May's 20th Century really is a fantastic book, and I couldn't think of a better book to read.
It's simply staggering for anyone who likes awe-inspiring machines, like the Saturn V rocket, the Spitfire, or even Concorde.
James May, with his usual wit, digs deep into the 20th century, and covers what was so good about Saturn V, why the Lunar Rover was such a rip off, and why no-one ever said "there goes a Concorde", and how the world was severely shrunk in such a short period of time. He explains why the Reginald Mitchell's Supermarine Spitfire was such an amazing invention, and tells us, with great style and humour, why some stuff just didn't make it.
All in all, then, James May's 20th Century is a fantastic book, and makes great reading material.
A fabulous read for anyone who likes James May, likes awesome machines, and wants to dig deeper into the Five W's: who, what, where, why and when.
Strongly recommended.
One of the best books Ive read January 26, 2008
Ms. Joanna Barker (South Manchester)
James May - is a excellent man , his work inspired my work , because he is him self and write carefree almost Diary like.
James is exstreamly Intellegent , eccentric and British his work is 5 star .
Fascinating and Fun October 4, 2007
Lymaze (London)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
What a wonderful book. Full of interesting facts and glorious photographs. Anyone who watched the programmes will be surprised to learn the book is even better, for it is more in depth and covers subjects which weren't really touched upon in the programme. James May has a beautiful way with words and makes the science and invention of the 20th Century both exciting and fascinating.
A great Christmas book - put it on your lists now.
A fascinating read September 16, 2007
Josh (England)
16 out of 22 found this review helpful
James May's 20th Century, published in hardback on the 6th September 2007, accompanies the fabulous TV series broadcasted on Channel 2.
The book of the TV series is ever more fascinating than the TV series itself, mainly because there's more 'pukka-arity' to it - simply meaning there's more information, and wacky facts about the 20th century.
And being James May, he doesn't describe it in any way humble, or without great lumps of humour stirred into the mixture of interest, funniness, and even some facts that you don't need, or want, to know (!)
So, in conclusion of my review for this fantastic novel (and novelist), this book is one that you can't really put down if you can help it. It comprises qualities, and quantities, which other books don't have -
More than deserves 5 Star +
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