# The Bonfire of the Insanities

> A 352-page hardback of satire by Guardian columnist John Crace on Keir Starmer's Labour government and the Tories, for UK politics fans.

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## About this gift

The Bonfire of the Insanities is a sharp political satire book from Guardian columnist John Crace, for anyone who follows UK politics. It suits satire fans, Guardian readers and anyone who lived through fourteen years of Tory rule and wants the story told with a smile.

Selected from John Crace's Guardian column, the book collects his satire in one 352-page hardback measuring 223 x 143 x 31 mm. It covers Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and the Labour Party taking the reins, and Kemi Badenoch and the Tories regrouping in opposition. It also asks whether the fabled sunlit uplands are finally in view.

Its 352 pages make it a substantial pick for a birthday, Father's Day or Christmas. Pick The Bonfire of the Insanities for the political news fan on your list.

## Key facts

- Hardback, 352 pages
- Measures 223 x 143 x 31 mm
- Selected from John Crace's Guardian column
- Covers Starmer, Reeves, Labour and the Tories
- Published 6 Nov 2025 by Guardian Faber

## What's in the box

- 1 hardback copy of The Bonfire of the Insanities

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 352 pages |
| Size | 223 x 143 x 31 mm |
| Author | John Crace |
| Publisher | Guardian Faber Publishing |
| Published | 6 Nov 2025 |
| ISBN | 9781783353156 |

## Questions

### How many pages does The Bonfire of the Insanities have?

It has 352 pages in hardback, measuring 223 x 143 x 31 mm.

### Is it a novel or a collection?

It is a collection: pieces selected from John Crace's Guardian column and gathered into one hardback.

### Who does the book cover?

It covers Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and the Labour Party, and Kemi Badenoch and the Tories.