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Robert Ludlum born 1927. American author who wrote the Bourne novels (later turned into blockbuster movies) - The Bourne Identity (1980) The Bourne Supremacy (1986) The Bourne Ultimatum (1990). Find out more about Robert Ludlum's books
Kevin McCloud
Kevin McCloud studied Art & 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 and is second on the leaderboard .04 seconds behind Jay Kay on Top Gear's Star in a Reasonably priced Car.
Featured Books, with extracts, by Kevin McCloud
Kevin McCloud's 43 Principles of Home : Enjoying Life in the 21st Century Kevin McCloud
Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 16 December 2010.
In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin explores all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort.
Format: Hardback - Released: 28/10/2010
Kevin McCloud's Grand Tour of Europe Kevin McCloud
A Modern Grand Tour, following the footsteps of all the young British Aristocrats who descended on Europe in their thousands in the 17th & 18th Centuries. As well as seeking out the architectural and archaeological treasures McCloud also makes time... Format: Paperback - Released: 22/07/2010