{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/richard-ayoade-collection-3-books-set-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}