Political Satirist & Novelist; Author of "Thank You for Smoking"; Founding Editor of ForbesLife; Thurber Prize Winner
Christopher Buckley Biography
Christopher Buckley is an American political satirist and novelist known for his incisive commentary on Washington culture. As a novelist, essayist, humorist, critic, magazine editor, and memoirist, Buckley has authored more than 20 books, including "Thank You for Smoking" and "Steaming to Bamboola." His works have been translated into 16 languages, contributing to his influence in political satire and contemporary American literature.
Buckley began his career at Esquire magazine, where he became managing editor at age 24. He later served as chief speechwriter to Vice President George H. W. Bush. Drawing on his political experience, Buckley wrote his first novel, "The White House Mess," which reflects his insider perspective on political life. He was also the founding editor of Forbes FYI magazine, now known as ForbesLife, where he continues as editor-at-large.
Buckley's novel "Thank You for Smoking" was adapted into a satirical black comedy film, expanding his reach in political satire to a global audience. His other novels include "God Is My Broker," "Little Green Men," "No Way to Treat a First Lady," "Wet Work," "Florence of Arabia," "Boomsday," "Supreme Courtship," "The Judge Hunter," and "Make Russia Great Again." Many of his books have been recognized as New York Times Notable Books. His memoir, "Losing Mum and Pup," explores the personal loss of his parents, including journalist William F. Buckley Jr.
Buckley has received the Thurber Prize for American Humor and the Washington Irving Medal for Literary Excellence. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, Time, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, National Geographic, New York Magazine, Forbes, Esquire, and Vogue. Buckley has lectured in more than 70 cities worldwide, offering political analysis and humor to diverse audiences. Through his novels and essays, Buckley continues to provide critical perspectives on American politics, government, and society.
Christopher Buckley Speaking Topics
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On Ronald Reagan: Jacob Weisberg in Conversation with Christopher Buckley
Join the Slate Group’s Jacob Weisberg for a compelling conversation about the life and legacy of President Ronald Reagan, the subject of his landmark new biography Ronald Reagan.
He talks with the award-winning, bestselling writer Christopher Buckley whose new novel is entitled The Relic Master. Christopher’s father, William F. Buckley, Jr., is credited as the intellectual force behind the modern American conservative movement, and he shared a thirty-year friendship with Reagan.
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