Craig Brown

Craig Edward Moncrieff Brown, born on May 23, 1957, in Hayes, Middlesex, is a highly respected and prolific author and journalist from England. He is best known for his work in the British magazine Private Eye, where he has been writing his parodic diary, Private Eyes, since 1989. Brown's wit and satirical style have earned him a reputation as one of the most accomplished humorists in the industry.

Brown's exceptional writing skills have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In 1995, he made history by becoming the only person to ever win three different Press Awards in the same year, in the categories of best critic, humorist, and columnist. His work has also been featured in other prominent publications such as The Daily Telegraph, The Spectator, and The Mail on Sunday, where he continues to contribute regularly.

Brown's writing covers a wide range of topics, including politics, media, and culture. His parodic style and sharp wit have earned him a loyal following, and his work is widely regarded for its insightful commentary and biting satire. Despite his success, Brown remains a humble and approachable figure in the industry, and he continues to inspire and entertain readers with his unique voice and perspective.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Hounding of John Thomas 1994
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Dirty Bits 1981
2 The Book of Royal Lists 1982
3 The Book of Sports Lists 1983
4 The Marsh Marlowe Letters 1984
5 Fame, Sex, Money, Power 1987
6 A Year Inside 1989
7 The Book of Royal Trivia 1990
8 Welcome To My Worlds!: The Dread Decades of Wallace Arnold 1993
9 Craig Brown's Greatest Hits 1994
10 "Private Eye" Book of Craig Brown Parodies 1995
11 The Craig Brown's Omnibus 1999
12 The Little Book of Chaos 1999
13 Hug Me While I Weep for I Weep for the World 1999
14 This is Craig Brown 2003
15 Craig Brown's 'Imaginary Friends' 2004
16 1966 and All That 2005
17 The Tony Years 2006
18 The Lost Diaries 2010
19 Hello Goodbye Hello / One on One 2012
20 Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret / Ma'am Darling 2017
21 One Two Three Four / 150 Glimpses of the Beatles 2020
22 Haywire: The Best of Craig Brown 2022
Charlie Mortdecai Books (with Kyril Bonfiglioli)
# Title Year
1 Don't Point that Thing at Me / Mortdecai's Endgame 1972
2 Something Nasty in the Woodshed 1976
3 All the Tea in China 1978
4 After You with the Pistol 1979
5 The Great Mortdecai Moustache Mystery 1999
6 The Mortdecai ABC: A Bonfiglioli Reader 2001