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
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The Hounding of John Thomas
1994
Non-Fiction Books
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The Dirty Bits
1981
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The Book of Royal Lists
1982
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The Book of Sports Lists
1983
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The Marsh Marlowe Letters
1984
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Fame, Sex, Money, Power
1987
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A Year Inside
1989
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The Book of Royal Trivia
1990
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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
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Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret / Ma'am Darling
2017
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One Two Three Four / 150 Glimpses of the Beatles
2020
22
Haywire: The Best of Craig Brown
2022
Charlie Mortdecai Books (with Kyril Bonfiglioli)
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Don't Point that Thing at Me / Mortdecai's Endgame