David McKie
David McKie is a British journalist, columnist and author. He joined The Guardian in 1965, served as deputy editor (1975–1984) and wrote regular columns including 'Elsewhere' and the pseudonymous 'Smallweed'. He has written a number of non-fiction books on British history, politics and social life, including a well-regarded biography of Jabez Balfour and works on British local history and travel.
Awards
['Whitbread Book Award (biography) – shortlisted', 'Saga Award for Wit (Silver Booker) – shortlisted', 'Dolman Best Travel Book Award – shortlisted']
Notable Works
['Jabez: The Rise and Fall of a Victorian Scoundrel', 'Great British Bus Journeys', 'McKie’s Gazetteer: A Local History of Britain', 'Bright Particular Stars: A Gallery of Glorious British Eccentrics', "What's in a Surname", 'The "Guardian" Year']
