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Stephen Fry In America (Paperback)
National TV Awards 2010 Winner - Best Star Travel Documentary
'Stephen Fry is a treasure of the British Empire' The Guardian
British polymath Stephen Fry, travels around each of America's states in a black cab to discover, in his own inimitable style, what makes the country unique and to get under the skin of American life. Stephen's account of his adventures is filled with humour, insight and warmth in this beautifully illustrated best seller that accompanies the major BBC1 series.
Fry's journey across the vast country takes him to a whiskey distillery in Kentucky; lava fields in Hawaii; Mardi Gras in New Orleans and a brothel in Nevada, as well as hunting in New York State; sailing on an America's Cup boat in Rhode Island; basket weaving with Navajo Indians and meeting environmental activists in Oregon. Stephen is shown the country by its proud citizens as he drives across the continent uncovering the idiosyncrasies that makes each state individual and the similarities that make America distinct.
The programme premiered on BBC One in October 2008 during the US presidential elections and enjoyed a broad popular success followed by bestselling books and DVD.
The book was nominated in 'best popular non-fiction' category at the Galaxy British Book Awards, also known as the 'Oscars of the book world' which honour the best books and authors of the year Stephen Fry was also nominated in the 'best performer in non-acting role' category for Stephen Fry In America at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2009.
From the BBC One 6-part series (2008)
Produced by DCD-owned West Park Pictures
Harper Collins
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