Bill Maher will release his first book in more than 10 years next spring.
In a news release, Simon & Schuster announced that it will publish the comedian and talk show host’s What This Comedian Said Will Shock You, calling the book “a brilliantly astute and acerbically funny vivisection of American life, politics, and culture.”
Maher was a stand-up comedian and actor before hosting the talk show Politically Incorrect from 1993 to 2002. In 2003, he launched a similar show, Real Time, which features his discussions with guests about current events, as well as his acerbic and often inflammatory commentary.
He is the author of several previous books, including a novel, True Story, and volumes of humor writing, such as New Rules: Polite Musings From a Timid Observer and The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody but Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.
His new book, according to Simon & Schuster, is based on the editorials he delivers at the end of each episode of Real Time. “Free speech, cops, drugs, race, religion, the generations, cancel culture, the parties, the media, show biz, romance, health—Maher covers it all,” the publisher says.
What This Comedian Said Will Shock You is slated for publication on June 4, 2024.
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
