When was the last time you consulted an encyclopaedia? (not including anything with ‘wiki’ in the title!) Simon Garfield explores…
A very important, powerful and detailed account of the early years of the AIDS epidemic, with a focus on how…
Have you heard of William Perkin? At the age of 18, he accidentally discovered a type of dye, from waste…
This is the fourth book I’ve read by Simon Garfield, so I already knew what to expect in terms of…
This is my favourite kind of non-fiction book! I’d previously read two of Simon Garfield’s other books, To the Letter:…