Not that William F. Buckley Jr. needs an introduction, but for the record, he has not only been one of the most respected conservative writers over the decates, but is credited with defining the American conservative movement going back to the Goldwater era. William F. Buckley Jr. is founder and editor-in-chief of the National Review. William F. Buckley Jr. has written prolific works of nonfiction as well as many notable fiction books. Other related books on conservatism appear in this books section.