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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Year
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1
The Hounding of John Thomas
1994
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
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The Dirty Bits (With: Lesley Cunliffe, Jon Connell)
1981
2
The Dirty Bits
1981
3
The Book of Royal Lists (With: Lesley Cunliffe)
1982
4
The Book of Royal Lists
1982
5
The Book of Sports Lists (With: David Brown)
1983
6
The Book of Sports Lists
1983
7
The Marsh Marlowe Letters
1984
8
Fame, Sex, Money, Power
1987
9
A Year Inside
1989
10
The Book of Royal Trivia
1990
11
Welcome To My Worlds!: The Dread Decades of Wallace Arnold
1993
12
Craig Brown's Greatest Hits
1994
13
"Private Eye" Book of Craig Brown Parodies
1995
14
The Craig Brown's Omnibus
1999
15
The Little Book of Chaos
1999
16
Hug Me While I Weep for I Weep for the World
1999
17
This is Craig Brown
2003
18
Craig Brown's 'Imaginary Friends'
2004
19
1966 and All That
2005
20
The Tony Years
2006
21
The Lost Diaries
2010
22
Hello Goodbye Hello / One on One
2012
23
Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret / Ma'am Darling
2017
24
One Two Three Four / 150 Glimpses of the Beatles
2020
25
Haywire: The Best of Craig Brown
2022
26
A Voyage Around the Queen
2024
Charlie Mortdecai Books (with Kyril Bonfiglioli)
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Year
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Don't Point that Thing at Me / Mortdecai's Endgame (By: Kyril Bonfiglioli)
1972
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Don't Point that Thing at Me / Mortdecai's Endgame
1972
3
Something Nasty in the Woodshed (By: Kyril Bonfiglioli)
1976
4
Something Nasty in the Woodshed
1976
5
All the Tea in China (By: Kyril Bonfiglioli)
1978
6
All the Tea in China
1978
7
After You with the Pistol (By: Kyril Bonfiglioli)
1979
8
After You with the Pistol
1979
9
The Great Mortdecai Moustache Mystery (With: Kyril Bonfiglioli)
1999
10
The Great Mortdecai Moustache Mystery
1999
11
The Mortdecai ABC: A Bonfiglioli Reader
2001
12
The Mortdecai ABC: A Bonfiglioli Reader (By: Kyril Bonfiglioli, Margaret Bonfiglioli)