The mystique which surrounds the famous has always proved a source of fascination John G Barton, who has several successful companion paper fronts to his credit, has established the enviable reputation for creating question which are neither too easy nor too hard. Here he offers a superbly teasing collection, with the stimulus of remembering (or discovering) who is famous for what.

In the fifty-nine section will be found something to interest everyone. The subjects covered are as diverse as inventors, musicians, biblical characters, nicknames, record breakers – all these among a host of others which range from ancient times to the present day.