Tony Hawks, the Sunday Times bestselling author and comedian, offers downright silly advice to American skateboarders who have mistaken him for their hero, Tony Hawk
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May 12, 1960
Tony Hawks is a British comedian and author celebrated for his humorous travelogues, often born from outlandish wagers with friends. His writing excels at finding the absurd in the everyday, infused with a unique comedic sensibility. Hawks demonstrates a willingness to experiment with form, frequently blending his literary work with other artistic mediums like film and theatre. His approach to storytelling is playful and unpredictable, offering readers a refreshingly original and entertaining experience.
- 2019
- 2016
Comedian and bestselling author, Tony Hawks, is embarking on his greatest adventure yet - moving from city life in London to deepest Devon in the West Country.
- 2011
The Fridge-hiker's Guide to Life. How to Stay Cool When You're Feeling the Heat
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The author reflects on his quest, emphasizing that if life is just a journey, it should be enjoyable. The book advocates for simple mantras like "Do something silly" and "Follow your intuition" to enhance life's enjoyment.
- 2006
'I suppose the honest answer would be,' I said, still accessing the last pieces of required data from a jumbled mind, 'meeting my soul mate, and finding an idyllic house abroad somewhere.'Inspired by breathtaking views and romantic dreams of finding love in the mountains, Tony Hawks impulsively buys a house in the French Pyrenees.
- 2003
Na víkend do Afriky
- 373 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Britský deník Daily Telegraph pozval sedm rozdílných anglických autorů na jeden víkend do Súdánu, „aby se osobně angažovali ve válce, která byla do té doby mimo jejich dosah...“ Každý z autorů je mistrem svého žánru – a každý z nich musel vykročit ze svého odlišného, nicméně podobně výlučného světa. Irvine Welsh, znalec drogové subkultury Edinburghu; Alex Garland, nonkonformní autor dobrodružných románů; Victoria Glendinningová, autorka zachycující životy z jiných století; Andrew O’Hagan, pronikavý kronikář současných životů; Bill Deedes, který je již 70 let novinářem, psal poprvé v životě beletrii; a Tony Hawks se pokoušel složit se súdánskými domorodci píseň. Pouze Giles Foden se skupinou necestoval. Jeho příspěvek, o který jsme požádali až později, jelikož jeho zkušenosti z Afriky dodaly knize další rozměr, byl napsán před hrozivými událostmi 11. září.
- 2002
One hit Wonderland
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Fast forward to the 21st century and Tony has left these heady music biz days behind. That cherished appearance on 'Top of the Pops' is but a distant memory. These days music is just a hobby. That is until it is suggested that Tony is a One Hit Wonder. That he would never have been a hit again. Ever. Really? Well, we'll see about that... Over eighteen months Tony battles against all the odds to have a hit, somewhere anywhere in the world. He changes act and styles with a bewildering lack of integrity. He travels to Nashville, the song writing capital of the universe. To Amsterdam for that elusive novelty Euro anthem. He beats the grubby streets of London in search of a million dollar deal, and journeys to a remote African village to discover the ultimate melody. Amidst all the uncertainty only one thing is clear. If anyone is optimistic and determined enough to pull this off, it is Tony Hawks. In ONE HIT TO HOLLYWOOD anything is possible...
- 2000
- 2000
Playing the Moldovans at Tennis
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The bizarre quest ultimately has little to do with tennis or football, but instead turns into an extraordinary journey involving the Moldovan underworld, gypsies, chronic power shortages, near kidnap, and a surprisingly tender relationship with his host family.
- 1998
Round Ireland with a Fridge
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
TV comedian Hawks relates the story of how he tried to win a bet by hitchhiking around the circumference of Ireland in one calendar month - with a fridge
