The Gadget Show Big Book of Cool Stuff launches on 14 October 2021
October sees the launch of The Gadget Show Big Book of Cool Stuff, a 192-page, fully illustrated guide to the world of gadgets and tech, featuring Craig Charles and his co-presenters from Channel 5’s much-loved The Gadget Show.
The book, published by Black Dog Press, recreates the excitement and fun of the hugely popular TV programme, which has become a staple for gadget addicts and innovation enthusiasts since it was first aired in 2004. The show’s team of Craig, Georgie Barrat, Ortis Deley and Jon Bentley unearth the very latest in gadgetry, from flying cars, to a robo-chef that can rustle up a delicious meal at the press of a button, to an intelligent toilet that can tell if you’re unwell.
Craig, who achieved global popularity as Lister in the cult sci-fi classic Red Dwarf has inspired and entertained generations of youngsters. His mission: to be the everyman, asking the questions we all want answers to.
The Gadget Show Big Book of Cool Stuff covers everything from Craig’s love–hate relationship with robots to Georgie’s favourite show moment – a virtual reality bungee jump, of which she says: “I hit the virtual ground and smashed through it into the fiery jaws of hell.”
While Craig explores real-world applications for gadgets in the book, tech journalist Georgie examines the cultural impact of technology and how it “can give with one hand and take with another”, ranging from how robotics liberated women from household chores to the darker side of social media. As she says: “The population is connected in ways that have never happened before. This has huge effects, culturally and politically.”
In addition, former Top Gear producer Jon Bentley looks into the future of driving and whether we will one day see flying cars on — or indeed above — the road, as he unpicks science fact from science fiction and considers the industry’s environmental challenges and brand-new power sources, from the glass battery to the supercapacitor.
From piloting planes to learning to use a personal jet-pack, action man Ortis Deley combines his try-anything attitude with an impressive background in medicine to show you the latest big things for adrenaline junkies, as well as the health tech to keep you from feeling too ill afterwards too!
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Esmee Wright esmee@albanyartscommunications.com t: +44 (0) 20 78 79 88 95; m: +44 (0) 75 31 99 59 35
Mark Inglefield mark@albanyartscommunications.com t: +44 (0) 20 78 79 88 95; m: +44 (0) 75 84 19 95 00
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Based in London, the SJH Group is a leader in developing bespoke publications and campaigns for a global audience. Comprising three imprints – St James’s House, Artifice Press and Black Dog Press – we apply a long-term vision to the brands and partners we work with; one that takes what makes them special and helps them cultivate their own individual narrative of creativity and excellence.
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Black Dog Press produces a broad range of illustrated books that respond to and showcase developments in contemporary art and culture. We are committed to delivering robust critical content, imaginative design and high production value in every title.
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