Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry is an English actor, comedian, author, and presenter. He is known for his roles in Blackadder, Jeeves and Wooster, and QI, as well as for his writing and presenting work. Based on his recommendations, he seems interested in economics, history, philosophy, and the future.
Written by Stephen Fry
Books Recommended by Stephen Fry 9
Words Are My Matter
"My favourite book on the subject of writing itself."
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Sum
"If you read it and aren't enchanted I will eat 40 hats."
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What We Owe the Future
"A book of great daring, clarity, insight and imagination."
The Coming Wave
"Deeply rewarding and consistently astonishing."
Chokepoint Capitalism
"… one of the ironic tragedies of modern life. How those cool anti-corporate dudes in tees and jeans have turned into greedy union busting, libertarian swine. In Orwellian Animal Farm terms, the digital, media & startup pigs are now wearing trousers. This book really gets it"
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Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women
"Sorry to hear of Ricky Jay's death. He had the chops alright. Saw him and his "52 Assistants" (in an air conditioned tent to keep his fingertips dry) and was blown away. Impossible feats. His book "Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women" a masterpiece."
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Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
"A masterpiece."
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Stolen Focus
"A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind’s ability to pay attention."