Clive Aslet’s career writing about architecture coincided with the rise of King Charles, whose interest in buildings and the environment has helped shaped the world we live in.

So Clive is ideally placed to look at Charles’ influence and opinions. From the controversial ‘carbuncle’ speech in 1984 to the model town Poundbury, Charles has not been afraid to assert his opinion. The results have sometimes been mocked, sometimes lauded - but have most certainly been profound.

Clive’s enjoyable book explores Charles’ life and his remarkable efforts to influence architecture, to make the world a more human, humane place for everyone .

Stop in at Much Ado to browse of the £20 hardback, or order a copy posted directly to you.