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Fry's Ties

Discover the life and ties of Stephen Fry
By Stephen Fry
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Fry's Ties by Stephen Fry is an insightful and charming exploration of the history and cultural significance of neckties. Through personal anecdotes and a look at his own collection, Fry delves into the evolution of this fashion accessory, blending wit with intriguing facts to bring to life the story of ties in a unique and entertaining manner.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intricate stories and history behind everyday objects. Authored by the charming Stephen Fry, it offers witty and insightful narratives woven around the cultural significance and personal stories linked to an item we might often overlook. If you enjoy humorous and enlightening reflections that draw from both personal experience and cultural history, this work might just become your next delightful read.

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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. 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 features beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations and photographs to celebrate his expansive collection of man's greatest asset—the tie, in all its sophisticated glory.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241493045

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 62.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 167.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 256

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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.

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