Description
Discover the tales behind the ties in Stephen Fry's witty companion to our most distinguished accessory
'A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life' Oscar Wilde
'What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?' 'There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter' P.G. Wodehouse
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Every single one of Stephen Fry's ties - whether floral, fluorescent, football themed; striped or spotty, outrageous or simply debonair - tells an intimate tale about a moment in Stephen's life.
Inspired by Stephen's hugely popular Instagram posts, this book will feature beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations and photographs to celebrate his expansive collection of man's greatest clothing companion: The Tie, in all its sophisticated glory.
Distinctively funny and offering witty asides, facts and personal stories, this book will make the perfect gift for anyone who has ever worn a tie.
About the Author
Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. He has hosted over 180 episodes of QI and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of four novels - The Liar, The Hippopotamus, Making History and The Stars' Tennis Balls - as well as three volumes of autobiography - Moab is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles and More Fool Me. Mythos, Heroes and Troy, his retelling of the Greek myths, are all Sunday Times bestsellers.
Reviews
What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?' 'There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter' * P. G. Wodehouse *
A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life -- Oscar Wilde
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society -- Mark Twain
Book Information
ISBN 9780241493045
Author Stephen Fry
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Michael Joseph Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 521g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 137mm * 23mm
