{"title":"Richard Ayoade","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"richard-ayoade-collection-3-books-set-paperback","title":"Richard Ayoade Collection: Ayoade On Top, The Grip of Film \u0026 Ayoade on Ayoade - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAyoade On Top\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Grip of Film\u003cbr\u003e\nAyoade on Ayoade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Richard Ayoade Collection brings together three of the actor-director's sharpest, strangest and funniest works of comic non-fiction in one paperback set. From a mock-serious travelogue to a deranged film critic's ramblings and a self-interview like no other, this trio showcases Ayoade's deadpan wit and cinematic obsessions in full flow. A brilliant gift set for fans of clever, offbeat British comedy, film culture and satirical memoir writing at its most inventive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAyoade On Top\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a bizarre, self-indulgent \"journey\" narrated in the guise of a plane captain's address, skewering travel writing, self-help and celebrity memoir conventions along the way. It is vintage Ayoade: knowing, absurd and packed with unexpected digressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Grip of Film\u003c\/em\u003e is presented as the collected film writings of Gordy LaSure, Ayoade's fictional alter-ego and self-styled film obsessive. Through Gordy's overblown opinions, pseudo-profound theories and love-hate relationship with the industry, Ayoade delivers a hilarious send-up of film criticism, Hollywood egos and cinephile culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAyoade on Ayoade\u003c\/em\u003e turns the celebrity interview format inside out, with Ayoade conducting ten increasingly surreal conversations with himself. Billed as \"a cinematic odyssey,\" it is a strange, self-aware meditation on fame, creativity and the absurdity of the interview circuit, delivered with total comic commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these three books form a consistent body of comic writing that plays with form, ego and celebrity culture. Each can be read as a standalone piece, but collected together they reveal the full range of Ayoade's comic voice, from mock-memoir to mock-criticism to mock-interview, making this set a genuine treat for anyone who enjoys layered, self-referential humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree distinct comic works by acclaimed writer, actor and director Richard Ayoade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent deadpan, satirical style across film, travel and celebrity culture spoofs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback editions, ideal for shelf, gift or collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect present for fans of British comedy, film criticism and clever satire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to own a trio of Ayoade's most inventive non-fiction titles together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRichard Ayoade is a British actor, comedian, writer and director, known for roles in \u003cem\u003eThe IT Crowd\u003c\/em\u003e and for directing films including \u003cem\u003eSubmarine\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Double\u003c\/em\u003e. Alongside his screen work, he has built a distinct reputation as a comic author, publishing several works of playful, self-aware non-fiction with Faber \u0026amp; Faber, including the three titles in this collection, all marked by his trademark dry wit and love of subverting expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you enjoy comedy that plays with format and expectation, this set delivers three uniquely funny books in one go, each offering a different flavour of Ayoade's inventive, self-deprecating and endlessly quotable humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from image shown; this is the current UK edition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Ayoade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56454173032830,"sku":"PLD2022","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/richard-ayoade-collection-3-book-set-paperback-1.jpg?v=1784386122"},{"product_id":"ayoade-on-ayoade-cinematic-odyssey-richard-ayoade-paperback","title":"Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey by Richard Ayoade - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780571316533\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAyoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey is Richard Ayoade's gloriously self-indulgent, self-interviewing memoir, in which the actor, writer and director turns his considerable wit on himself. Structured as ten deadpan conversations between Ayoade and Ayoade, it dissects his career, influences and cinematic obsessions with mock seriousness. Fans of dry British comedy, film culture and unconventional memoirs will find this paperback a genuinely funny read, ideal for anyone who enjoys Ayoade's screen work or intelligent comic writing about the film industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Ayoade on Ayoade, Richard Ayoade interviews himself across ten chapters, adopting the persona of a self-important auteur being probed by an equally self-important interviewer. The result is a satirical send-up of film-industry pretension, celebrity memoirs and the earnest \"in conversation\" format beloved of arts festivals. Ayoade, known to audiences for The IT Crowd and for directing films such as Submarine and The Double, uses the conceit to explore his own career, working methods and cinematic touchstones, while relentlessly undercutting himself with absurdist humour and self-deprecation. The book plays with the conventions of the celebrity autobiography, questioning whether a public figure's inner life is truly worth excavating, while delivering genuine insight into filmmaking, acting and the entertainment industry. Ayoade's prose is dense with wordplay, digression and mock pomposity, rewarding readers who enjoy layered, literate comedy rather than straightforward anecdotes. It's best suited to readers already curious about Ayoade's persona, or to fans of clever, slightly absurdist British comic writing more broadly. Alongside his screen work, Ayoade has built a reputation as a distinctive comic voice in print, and this book is often cited among his written output for its sheer commitment to the joke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten and performed entirely as a self-interview — a genuinely fresh format for a celebrity book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowcases Richard Ayoade's distinctive dry, self-deprecating comic voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers real insight into filmmaking, directing and the entertainment industry alongside the humour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA witty gift for fans of The IT Crowd, Submarine, The Double or Travel Man.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copy, ready to enjoy or gift straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRichard Ayoade is a British actor, writer, comedian and director, widely known for his role as Maurice Moss in The IT Crowd and for presenting shows including Travel Man and The Crystal Maze. As a director he has made acclaimed films such as Submarine and The Double, and he is a familiar face on British comedy panel shows. 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