John Hughes, a renowned National Lampoon alumnus, hails from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, where he laid the foundation for his illustrious writing career. Following his stint as a columnist at the esteemed publication Spy, Hughes went on to freelance with a diverse array of prominent publications, including The New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, and the Paris Review.
Throughout his prolific career, Hughes has penned an impressive 12 books, showcasing his versatility and wit. Some of his notable works include National Lampoon's Doon, Howard the Duck (novelization of the feature film),Yiddish With Dick & Jane, The Joy Of Worry, Letters From Cicely, Drop Dead, My Lovely, The Big Boat To Bye-Bye, The Northern Exposure Cookbook: A Community Cookbook From The Heart Of The Alaskan Riviera, The Great Muppet Caper!: The Making Of The Masterpiece (a behind-the-scenes book about the feature film),Decade Of The Year, Santa Lives! Five Conclusive Arguments For The Existence Of Santa Claus, and, Atlas Slugged (AGAIN),a parody of the Ayn Rand novel.
