Boris Johnson

‘Entertaining…this is an essential book for anyone who seeks to understand [Johnson]. Gimson has a profound understanding of the character and urges of his subject… peppered with brilliant observations…A book that is elegant, wise and full of waspish delight…much to entertain, amuse and provoke thought.’ – Tim Shipman * Sunday Times *
‘Engaging, perceptive and often funny. Gimson, a former parliamentary sketch writer for the Daily Telegraph, has an eye for detail and a sense of the absurd…littered with entertaining and revealing vignettes’ – Rachel Sylvester * The Times *
‘Thought-provoking, exceptionally well written and informed by a deep knowledge of political history.’ – Andrew Sparrow * Guardian *
‘Understanding how someone like Johnson became prime minister is both interesting and important… Gimson’s tone is that of a witty and cynical dinner companion providing an insight into a famous friend… Johnson’s attributes are reflected in this biography. It is entertaining and often funny.’ – David Gauke * New Statesman *
‘Well-written, with a discerning eye for detail, Andrew Gimson’s biography sets out to understand the electoral appeal of a man so frequently dismissed as a charlatan and a clown.’. – Keith Simpson * The House *

Andrew Gimson is a writer and journalist who contributes to many different publications. His acclaimed life of Boris Johnson, Boris, described by Michael Crick as ‘my biography of the year’, first appeared in 2006 and was reissued and updated on numerous occasions. He is also the author of Gimson’s Kings and Queens, Gimson’s Prime Ministers and Gimson’s Presidents.

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