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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Penguin (25 May 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0141022922
ISBN-13: 978-0141022925
Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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It will come as no surprise to anyone that Jeremy Clarkson loves machines. But it's not just any old bucket of bolts, cogs and bearings that puts that rings his bell. In fact, he's scoured the length and and breadth of the land, plunged into oceans and taken to the skies in search of those rare machines with that elusive certain something. And along the way he's discovered: * The safest place to be in the event of nuclear war * Who would win if Superman, James Bond and The Terminator had a fight * The stupidest person he's ever met * What an old Cornish institution called Arthur has to do with 0898 chat lines * And how Jean Claude Van Damme might get eaten by a lion ... In I Know You Got Soul, Jeremy Clarkson tells the stories of the geniuses, innovators and crackpots who put the ghost in the machine. From Brunel's SS Great Britain to the Spitfire and from the woeful - but inspiring - Graf Zeppelin to Han Solo's Millennium Falcon, they were built by people who love them - and we can't help but love them in return.

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Jeremy Clarkson made his name presenting a poky motoring programme on BBC2 called Top Gear. He left to forge a career in other directions but made a complete hash of everything and ended up back on Top Gear again. He lives with his wife, Francie, and three children in Oxfordshire. Despite this he has a clean driving licence.

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5.0 out of 5 stars More than pretty pictures, 24 Nov 2004

By	Richard Hammond (St. Albans, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: I Know You Got Soul (Hardcover)

Love or hate the man who made jeans uncool, this is a superb bit of popular writing. The selection of machines is varied enough to provide lots of interest, there is some terrific trivia in there (the weight of--biggest battleship ever--Yamato's amour on it's own was greater than that of the whole of the second biggest battleship ever) and some great arguments supporting Clarkson's choices.

My Dad will love this for Christmas, so I'm going to buy it for him. (Try saying that last line without sounding like Clarkson - go on).

Really good read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, 23 Nov 2004

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Once again jeremy clarkson has given us a book that is truly amazing. his humour and wit is present throughout but it is also surprisingly informative and when you read it you just don't seem to want it to end. when i first saw what machines he had chosen for this book i didn't really see where he was coming from but after reading it i have to agree with them all, these machines do have a certain something about them that others just don't. the tails he tells of his encounters with these machines are hillarious. for example the lack of inteligence on board the US aircraft carriers and the trainspotters at doncaster station.

I would recommend this book to anyone, purely for the fact that somewhere in this book there will be something that relates to your life in some way and has changed the way we all live today.

I knew from before i opened the first page this would be a really good book and he didn't dissapoint.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, could do better, 13 Aug 2006

By	D. White (Frome, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a big fan of Clarkson, hence why I bought the book. But I can't help feeling a little cheated. As a journalist/presenter who has brought motoring journalism to the masses like no other you'd expect Clarkson's work to be written with style, and verve, but no. It's an easy read, but perhaps too easy. It's light, breezy and very 'pick-up-able', but as a result ultimately forgettable.

Having said that it's a good way to while away a boring flight, or train journey, just don't buy it and expect to be enthralled and captivated. There are a selection of eyebrow raising nuggets of info, and some good 'boy facts' which I like, but the bulk of it is, well, ordinary.

Easy to read, entertaining(ish) and good value if you can get it for a couple of quid.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book from a really funny guy
Jeremy as usual hits the nail right on the head in his descriptions of different mechanical/technical inventions. I love all his books!

Published 2 months ago by Richaud Marie

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read
If you like Clarksons style of writing then you wont be disappointed, great pictures too.
Give it a go, you know you want too.

Published 2 months ago by Mr. H. J. Turtle

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, if a little short
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Published 9 months ago by S. J. M

5.0 out of 5 stars Put bluntly, the best book ever published.
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Published 15 months ago by Josh

5.0 out of 5 stars His best book
Without a doubt his best book.

he takes a look at some of the most beautifull machines invented (spitfire's, concorde, riva speedboats) and explains in humour and... Read more

Published 16 months ago by Mr. Terence Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read into machines history
Once again Clarkson brings his many fans another brilliant book much in the vein of Karl Pilkington's "Happyslapped by a Jellyfish. Read more

Published 18 months ago by R. Hoddinott

5.0 out of 5 stars No regrets....At all
This book is simply brilliant. It re-ignited my lust for a Riva speedboat (I could never afford to own one) and it really sobered me up with his very astute thoughts about... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Big John

5.0 out of 5 stars Clarkson being his usual self...
I am a big fan of Jeremy Clarkson's writing, either in the newspaper or in his books... He has the most hilarious way with words and, sometimes, I find it hard to breathe from... Read more

Published 22 months ago by Da Styne

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Once again if you enjoy Clarkson and his style you will enjoy this book. I enjoy nice cars and motorbikes but I would say my machinery knowledge is very, very limited. Read more

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