MAKING HISTORY

A BIT OF FRY & LAURIE

In this classic TV soundtrack, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie explore a seemingly inexhaustible list of subjects with a delicious turn of phrase and elaborate wordplay. The hilarity includes regular acts such as not so super spy Tony Mercheson and his boss Control, yuppies, John and Peter and the Critics. With four brilliant series of great satire, comic genius and hilarious use of language, the show cemented Fry & Laurie as a double act and paved the way for their future stardom.

FRY'S TIES: DISCOVER THE LIFE AND TIES OF STEPHEN FRY

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 celebrate his expansive collection of man's greatest clothing companion: The Tie, in all it's 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.

HEROES

Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos (13309), Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.

THE HIPPOPOTAMUS (X Rated)

Ted Wallace is a cantankerous, whisky-sodden beast of a failed poet and drama critic, but he has his faults too. Fired from his newspaper, Ted seeks a repose at Swafford Hall, the country mansion of his old friend Lord Logan. But strange things have been going on. Phenomena beyond the comprehension of a mud-caked hippopotamus like Ted. X rated, contains offensive language.

THE LIAR (X Rated)

Adrian Healey is magnificently unprepared for the long littleness of life; unprepared too for the afternoon in Salzburg when he will witness the savage murder of a Hungarian violinist; unprepared to learn about the Mendax device; unprepared for more murders and wholly unprepared for the truth. X rated, contains offensive language.

MOAB IS MY WASHPOT

In this book Fry focuses on his childhood and adolescence, particularly his years at boarding school, and reveals his self-confessed weaknesses including stealing, cheating and lying. He also discusses the difficulties of coming to terms with his sexuality.

MYTHOS: THE GREEK MYTHS RETOLD

In this vivid retelling of the Greek myths, Stephen Fry brings to life the Gods, monsters and mortals of Ancient Greece, reimagining their astonishing stories for the modern world.

RESCUING THE SPECTACLED BEAR

Stephen Fry first travelled to Peru to investigate Paddington Bear's origins and this became the beginning of his obsession with spectacled bears and their destiny. Stephen is now gripped by drawing the world's attention to these bears and this is a diary of his time in Peru.

TROY: THE SIEGE OF TROY RETOLD

When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins. Listen in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy. Feel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade. And witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks....In Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, Troy will transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.