Barry John
Like every boy in the 1950s, Barry John knew the names of John Cobb and Malcolm Campbell and possessed battered Dinky toys of their cars. His fascination with record-breaking has persisted to this day and led to his first book, Quest for Speed (Evro, 2020), which he wrote, illustrated and designed himself. Riding various scooters in the 1960s sparked another lifelong interest and now he has applied his professional skills - he studied at Harrow School of Art and worked as a graphic designer -...See more
Like every boy in the 1950s, Barry John knew the names of John Cobb and Malcolm Campbell and possessed battered Dinky toys of their cars. His fascination with record-breaking has persisted to this day and led to his first book, Quest for Speed (Evro, 2020), which he wrote, illustrated and designed himself. Riding various scooters in the 1960s sparked another lifelong interest and now he has applied his professional skills - he studied at Harrow School of Art and worked as a graphic designer - to his love of scooter culture. He lives in Kent See less
Barry John's Featured Books
Barry John book reviews
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The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History
Topical, Informative, Undisciplined
by Garth T, Jul 26, 2020
The book reminds of the helpful datum that 97% of human DNA is junk, but the other 3% --wow. This book has the same profile, though different proportions. About 50% of it is useful, topical, and ... Read More
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Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America
Incredile Story; Brillant Writing
Barry's story of the Mississippi River from the early 1800s into the physical and social consequences of the 1927 flood is a fascinating, educational experience....history at its best! Read More
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Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine
An essential book!
by Elen C, Nov 20, 2010
It´s a great book! Essential for students, researchers and readers interested in free radicals biology. It has a very simple and didactic language. Read More
