Stephen Fry to publish a book about ties

Saturday 24th July 2021, 11:36am

  • Stephen Fry has written a 320 page book about "man's greatest clothing companion", the neck tie
  • Featuring "facts and personal stories", the book will focus the star's collection and how each is linked to his life
  • Fry's Ties will be published on 11th November 2021
Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry is to publish Fry's Ties, a 320 page book about "man's greatest clothing companion".

The new book will be published in hardback, eBook and audiobook formats on 11th November.

Writing on Twitter, the comedy star announced the project by saying: "I have a curious obsession with ties. So I've written a book about them."

Explaining more about the format, the publishers say: "Discover the tales behind the ties in Stephen Fry's witty companion to our most distinguished accessory, the perfect gift for the tie-wearer in your life.

"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."

Fry's Ties is available to pre-order now. Signed versions are available from Waterstones.

Fry's Ties

By Stephen Fry

Discover the tales behind the ties in Stephen Fry's witty companion to our most distinguished accessory, the perfect gift for the tie-wearer in your life.

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.

First published: Thursday 11th November 2021

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