Bid covers 2 books.

The world according to Clarkson. 327 pages. No pictures, except those in your mind as JC describes his adventures in cars, race tracks, hotels, test tracks, fast women and he knows nowt about cricket.

Clarkson on cars. 242 pages. It includes the best of his motor magazine columns. He's at his irreverent worst when he tells what he likes/dislikes about the cars he's tested, hotels he's stayed in, airlines/trains he's been forced into, etc. He names names, brands and nothing is sacred.

When he test drives a Volvo and compares it to a XXXX - he pulls no punches.

Ditto for the Maserati Shamal, Dodge Viper, Ferrari 512 etc.

This is must-read for petrolheads, motor industry buffs and wannabee drivers who dream of taking Clarkson's place behind the wheel one day.

Gift the pair to your boyfriend. Or don't - and suffer the consequences.