Richard Platt is a well established author with more than 70 books under his belt. He has written and contributed to over 30 Dorling Kindersley titles including four Eyewitness Guides. He has collaborated with Stephen Biesty on the Cross Section books and written witty and amusing text to work with the detailed drawings.

Richard started a university degree in Civil Engineering but soon realised that his talents could be put to better use in the field of graphic design. He changed his course which was a wise choice as he not only got a first but also came top of his year! He has worked as a full time writer since 1980.

Richard revels in facts that sound like fiction and relishes the challenge of uncovering forgotten details that turn history from a dry discipline into a gripping human drama.

Richard Platt lives in Kent with his wife and various animals. Find out more about

Books by Richard Platt

DK Adventures: Galactic Mission

by Richard Platt - Education, Science Fiction