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An exhilarating, grease-stained masterclass in the obsessive pursuit of aerodynamic perfection and the human cost of elite motorsport. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with How to Build a Car.
- intellectually stimulating
- high-stakes
- intense
- nostalgic
- 01
The World According to Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson
A boisterous, laugh-out-loud tour through the absurdities and eccentricities of modern life.
- 02
Losing My Virginity
Richard Branson
A high-flying, rule-breaking joyride through the mind of a restless maverick who refuses to take no for an answer.
- 03
Every Tool's a Hammer
Adam Savage
A joyful, sawdust-covered love letter to the messy, obsessive, and deeply human act of making things.
- 04
1001 buildings you must see before you die
Mark Irving
A globe-trotting, century-spanning visual feast that celebrates the monumental achievements of human design.
- 05
From Third World to First : The Singapore Story
Lee Kuan Yew · 2000
An unsentimental, front-row seat to the sheer force of will required to build a modern metropolis from scratch.
- 06
Sid Meier's Memoir!
Sid Meier
A warm, fireside chat with the godfather of computer gaming about the quiet magic of making things fun.
- 07
Race car vehicle dynamics
William F. Milliken · 1995
A monumental, uncompromising masterclass that translates the visceral thrill of racing into elegant, rigorous mathematical truths.
- 08
An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth
Chris Hadfield
A masterclass in extreme preparation that somehow leaves you feeling profoundly calm and deeply appreciative of ordinary life.
- 09
Elon Musk
Ashlee Vance
A high-octane, unvarnished look at the relentless drive and staggering personal costs behind modern technological miracles.
- 10
Keep Going
Austin Kleon
A warm, pragmatic pep talk for the burnt-out creator trying to find joy in the daily grind.
- 11
Don't Panic
Neil Gaiman
A warm, witty backstage pass to the chaotic creation of the galaxy's most beloved sci-fi comedy.
- 12
The Fry Chronicles
Stephen Fry
A warm, fiercely articulate, and deeply self-deprecating stroll through the golden years of British alternative comedy and collegiate discovery.
