A witty, illustrated ode to Stephen Fry's decades-long obsession with a man's most trusted accessory- the tie
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A witty, illustrated ode to Stephen Fry's decades-long obsession with a man's most trusted accessory- the tie
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A witty, illustrated ode to Stephen Fry's decades-long obsession with a man's most trusted accessory: the tie By the time he was fifteen, Stephen Fry owned more than forty ties. Inherited initially from a grandfather, matters turned more serious when he could afford to buy them brand spanking new. Stephen's collection now numbers well into the hundreds. And each tie - whether floral, fluorescent, football themed; striped or spotty, outrageous or simply debonair - tells a story. A tale of the garment itself - the shops, makers and designers - as well as of Stephen, his reasons for choosing it, whether an occasion or just a whim. 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 asset: the Tie, in all its sophisticated glory.
Critic Reviews
“What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this? ' ' There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter '”
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
About the Author
Stephen Fry was born in Hampstead in 1957 and, following a troubled adolescence, went on to study English Literature at Queen's College, Cambridge. As well as being the bestselling author of four novels, The Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus, and The Liar, and two volumes of his autobiography, Fry played Peter in Peter's Friends, Wilde in the film Wilde, Jeeves in the television series Jeeves & Wooster and (a closely guarded show-business secret, this) Laurie in the television series Fry & Laurie. More recently, he presented Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge critical acclaim. Before it was announced that Fry would retire as moderator, his legions of fans tuned in to watch him host the popular quiz show QI each week.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 Captain Melchett in Blackadder.More recently he presented Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge critical acclaim. His legions of fans tune in to watch him host the popular quiz show QI each week.
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