This English-language book reflects the undemanding concepts of Portmeirion ­ Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, the gifted creator of the village, himself described his intentions as being of a 'gay, light-opera sort of approach'. Rob Piercy ­ who has grown up in the area ­ has created a personal, light-hearted insight into his Portmeirion. (Welsh-language version also available: 9781845273781