Haywire

The Best of Craig Brown

Craig Brown author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:8th Jun '23

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This collection showcases Craig Brown's sharp wit and humor, exploring various topics while providing a satirical lens on modern life in Haywire.

In Haywire, acclaimed author Craig Brown provides a unique survival guide to navigating the complexities of the 21st century. This collection showcases his finest writing, bringing together a diverse array of topics that range from the whimsical to the profound. Readers will encounter reflections on gloves, outer space, and even the hair of historical figures like Hitler, all presented with Brown's signature wit and insight.

The book is a delightful exploration of contemporary culture, where Brown's sharp satire takes aim at the absurdities of modern life. He delves into the lives of public figures such as Harry and Meghan, and even examines the quirks of pop culture icons like Bruce Springsteen. With a keen eye for detail, Brown combines elements of whimsy and parody, ensuring that each piece resonates with both humor and thoughtfulness.

Haywire is not just a compilation of essays; it is a testament to Brown's mastery of language and his ability to engage with the world around him. Through clerihews, tongue twisters, and social observations, he invites readers to reflect on the fads and delusions that define our era. This collection is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of modern society while enjoying a good laugh.

‘The most screamingly funny living writer’ Barry Humphries, Mail on Sunday

‘The greatest satirist since Max Beerbohm’ Elaine Showalter Guardian

‘Craig Brown's humour will outlive his victims. His journalism is one of the few compensations for being British now’ David Sexton, Sunday Telegraph

‘A genius … in every instance, the skill of the parodist dwarfs any achievement attributable to his subject’ Auberon Waugh, Daily Telegraph

‘He is the comic writer the rest of us admire from afar, and envy beyond the bounds of reason. How does he do it?’ Markus Berkmann, Spectator

‘Britain’s wittiest satirist’ The Times

‘[Craig Brown] has an acutely attuned comic ear, an unmatched eye for spotting the absurdities of human behaviour and a bloodhound-grade nose for sniffing out phoniness and pretensionMail On Sunday

ISBN: 9780008557485

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 38mm

Weight: 380g

560 pages