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Afterthoughts by Richard Ayoade

Richard Ayoade's witty thoughts, from TV detectives to Plato, for comedy fans

Afterthoughts by Richard Ayoade is a 112-page paperback of his witty thoughts, from TV detectives to Plato, for comedy fans.

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£8.95Afterthoughts by Richard Ayoade
  • Paperback, 112 pages
  • By Richard Ayoade, from Faber & Faber
  • Measures 197 x 129 x 18 mm
  • Subtitle: Wisdom for the Unreflective

About this gift

Richard Ayoade's Afterthoughts is a funny book of wisdom for comedy fans and anyone who enjoys a good think. Its subjects include jokes and riddles, so it suits book lovers, Richard Ayoade fans and friends who love to overthink.

The paperback has 112 pages and measures 197 x 129 x 18 mm. Faber & Faber published it, and it came out on 22 Oct 2026. Its full title is Afterthoughts: or Some Pistachios Won't Open, with the subtitle Wisdom for the Unreflective.

This Christmas, comedy fans can read Richard Ayoade's thoughts on TV detectives, robots and manners. Slip it into a stocking or pair it with a cup of tea for a quiet evening. Give Afterthoughts to the comedy fan on your list this Christmas.

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  • 1 paperback book

Details

FormatPaperback / softback
Pages112 pages
Size197 x 129 x 18 mm
AuthorRichard Ayoade
PublisherFaber & Faber
Published22 Oct 2026
ISBN9780571403912
SubjectsFilm, TV & radio; Performing arts: comedy; Jokes & riddles
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Is Afterthoughts a hardback?

No, it is a paperback, also called a softback, with 112 pages.

Who wrote Afterthoughts?

Richard Ayoade wrote it, and Faber & Faber published it on 22 Oct 2026.

How big is the book?

It measures 197 x 129 x 18 mm.

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