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Robin by Dave Itzkoff (2018, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-101627794247
ISBN-139781627794244
eBay Product ID (ePID)239830102
Product Key Features
Book TitleRobin
Number of Pages544 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicComedy, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Film / Genres / Comedy
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDave Itzkoff
FormatHardcover
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Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight26.8 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-050678
Reviews"This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ." -- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ." -- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back, "A must-read."--Vogue "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ."-- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions."-- K irkus "Meticulously sourced and comprehensive in scope, Itzkoff's work gives Williams's many fans a rare glimpse of the man behind the celebrity."-- Publishers Weekly "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ."-- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "A must-read."--Vogue "Dave Itzkoff allows readers a rare intimate look at Robin Williams in this honest and emotional biography of the late entertainer. . . . Robin is a fresh look at a man loved by many but truly understood by few."-- Time "Will make you weep in missing him just as much as you laugh in remembering him."-- Entertainment Weekly " Immersive, intimate and incredibly detailed . . . . A revealing, warts-and-all portrait of a man of great talent trying to design a career and a life while being buffeted around by a cacophony of contradictory voices and impulses. . . . The result of exhaustive research and fan-like devotion."-- Merrill Markoe, Washington Post " The biography we''ve been waiting for . . . . [A] meaty, well-researched, moving story of a man who could never quite come to terms with his own brilliance."-- Booklist "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ."-- Steve Martin "[Williams''] life was one of compulsive creativity and genuine kindness and perpetual insecurity and frequent infidelity and uniquely electric imagination. Dave Itzkoff''s biography ''Robin'' gets its hands around as much of that life as possible. It''s an incisive, comprehensive, very fine book. . . and the author captures it with grace and evenhanded perception. "-- Chicago Tribune "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff''s Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "Thoughtful and devoted. . . .a must-read."-- Harper''s Bazaar "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions."-- Kirkus "Meticulously sourced and comprehensive in scope, Itzkoff''s work gives Williams''s many fans a rare glimpse of the man behind the celebrity."-- Publishers Weekly "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We''re Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil''s Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams''s life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ."-- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "A must-read."--Vogue "Dave Itzkoff allows readers a rare intimate look at Robin Williams in this honest and emotional biography of the late entertainer. . . . Robin is a fresh look at a man loved by many but truly understood by few."-- Time "Will make you weep in missing him just as much as you laugh in remembering him."-- Entertainment Weekly " Immersive, intimate and incredibly detailed . . . . A revealing, warts-and-all portrait of a man of great talent trying to design a career and a life while being buffeted around by a cacophony of contradictory voices and impulses. . . . The result of exhaustive research and fan-like devotion."-- Merrill Markoe, Washington Post " The biography we've been waiting for . . . . [A] meaty, well-researched, moving story of a man who could never quite come to terms with his own brilliance."-- Booklist "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ."-- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "Thoughtful and devoted. . . .a must-read."-- Harper's Bazaar "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions."-- Kirkus "Meticulously sourced and comprehensive in scope, Itzkoff's work gives Williams's many fans a rare glimpse of the man behind the celebrity."-- Publishers Weekly "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ."-- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read. "-- Patton Oswalt "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ." -- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ." -- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions." -- Kirkus Reviews "[A] perceptive biography. . . . Meticulously sourced and comprehensive in scope, Itzkoff's work gives Williams's many fans a rare glimpse of the man behind the celebrity."-- Publishers Weekly "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ." -- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ." -- Steve Martin "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read. "-- Patton Oswalt "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ." -- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back, "A must-read."--Vogue "Dave Itzkoff allows readers a rare intimate look at Robin Williams in this honest and emotional biography of the late entertainer. . . . Robin is a fresh look at a man loved by many but truly understood by few."-- Time " The biography we've been waiting for . . . . [A] meaty, well-researched, moving story of a man who could never quite come to terms with his own brilliance."-- Booklist "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ."-- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions."-- Kirkus "Meticulously sourced and comprehensive in scope, Itzkoff's work gives Williams's many fans a rare glimpse of the man behind the celebrity."-- Publishers Weekly "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ."-- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "A must-read."--Vogue "Dave Itzkoff allows readers a rare intimate look at Robin Williams in this honest and emotional biography of the late entertainer. . . . Robin is a fresh look at a man loved by many but truly understood by few."-- Time "Will make you weep in missing him just as much as you laugh in remembering him."-- Entertainment Weekly " The biography we've been waiting for . . . . [A] meaty, well-researched, moving story of a man who could never quite come to terms with his own brilliance."-- Booklist "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ."-- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions."-- Kirkus "Meticulously sourced and comprehensive in scope, Itzkoff's work gives Williams's many fans a rare glimpse of the man behind the celebrity."-- Publishers Weekly "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ."-- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read. "-- Patton Oswalt, "A must-read."--Vogue " The biography we've been waiting for . . . . [A] meaty, well-researched, moving story of a man who could never quite come to terms with his own brilliance."-- Booklist "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ."-- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions."-- Kirkus "Meticulously sourced and comprehensive in scope, Itzkoff's work gives Williams's many fans a rare glimpse of the man behind the celebrity."-- Publishers Weekly "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ."-- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ." -- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ." -- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read. "-- Patton Oswalt "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ." -- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "A must-read."--Vogue "Dave Itzkoff allows readers a rare intimate look at Robin Williams in this honest and emotional biography of the late entertainer. . . . Robin is a fresh look at a man loved by many but truly understood by few."-- Time "Will make you weep in missing him just as much as you laugh in remembering him."-- Entertainment Weekly " Immersive, intimate and incredibly detailed . . . . A revealing, warts-and-all portrait of a man of great talent trying to design a career and a life while being buffeted around by a cacophony of contradictory voices and impulses. . . . The result of exhaustive research and fan-like devotion."-- Merrill Markoe, Washington Post " The biography we''ve been waiting for . . . . [A] meaty, well-researched, moving story of a man who could never quite come to terms with his own brilliance."-- Booklist "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ."-- Steve Martin "[Williams''] life was one of compulsive creativity and genuine kindness and perpetual insecurity and frequent infidelity and uniquely electric imagination. Dave Itzkoff''s biography ''Robin'' gets its hands around as much of that life as possible. It''s an incisive, comprehensive, very fine book. . . and the author captures it with grace and evenhanded perception. "-- Chicago Tribune " Reveals the heart and soul of an icon."-- Christian Science Monitor "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff''s Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "Thoughtful and devoted. . . .a must-read."-- Harper''s Bazaar "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions."-- Kirkus "Meticulously sourced and comprehensive in scope, Itzkoff''s work gives Williams''s many fans a rare glimpse of the man behind the celebrity."-- Publishers Weekly "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We''re Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil''s Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams''s life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ."-- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ." -- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions." -- Kirkus Reviews "Meticulously sourced and comprehensive in scope, Itzkoff's work gives Williams's many fans a rare glimpse of the man behind the celebrity."-- Publishers Weekly "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ." -- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised, Praise for Mad As Hell "Gave me chills. . . . Itzkoff's engrossing, unfolding narrative contains the perfect amount of inside-baseball moviemaking stories and anecdotes about stars." - Rob Lowe, The New York Times Book Review "Absorbing and revealing." - USA Today "A compelling portrait." - Details "Fun. . . .Offers a vivid portrait . . . [and] great anecdotes." - Maureen Dowd, The New York Times, "This well-written page-turner is the definitive biography of the genius of Robin Williams, whose life redefines the highs and lows of the American dream ." -- Steve Martin "In Robin , Dave Itzkoff manages to straddle the man and the myth of Robin Williams, all the while helping us see why we fell in love with both . He has written a book about the truth and pain that lies in comedy, and the price paid by a sensitive soul."-- Amy Poehler "Dave Itzkoff's Robin is much like the man himself-- warm, funny, frenetic, with a core of darkness and empathy . It gets at that darkness, and shows how it fueled, beautifully, the manic brain and kinetic body of the man himself. An amazing read."-- Patton Oswalt "A revealing portrait of the motivations of a quiet comic genius whose explosive persona moved millions." --K irkus "This is the complete portrait of Robin Williams, from the boyhood inception of his genius to the complexity of his death. Williams may well be one of those people who are impossible to fully understand, but this book is as close as anyone will ever come. "-- Chuck Klosterman , author of But What If We're Wrong? "Dave Itzkoff has produced a remarkable and empathetic portrait, packed with satisfying detail, of a comic whirligig who could break your heart . He reveals Robin Williams the man with clarity and poignancy."-- Julie Salamon , author of The Devil's Candy and Wendy and the Lost Boys "For someone who often seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve, Robin Williams was also surprisingly elusive. In his probing and compassionate biography, Dave Itzkoff does justice to both the blazing light and the dark corners in his work and life. Robin is deeply reported , finely attuned to the ebb and flow of a long and singular career, and ultimately very moving."-- Mark Harris , author of Pictures at a Revolution and Five Came Back "Everyone Dave Itzkoff interviewed for his account of Robin Williams's life and career seems unsure if they fully knew who Williams was and why he did all the things he did, but Itzkoff pieces him together in his entirety. This engrossing book paints a stunningly complete picture of both the man and the comedian. A triumph, and a tragedy ." -- Alan Sepinwall , coauthor of TV (The Book) and author of The Revolution Was Televised
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal791.43028092
Table Of ContentPrologue 1 Part One: Comet 1. Punky and Lord Posh 7 2. The Escape Artist 28 3. Legalized Insanity 56 4. My Favorite Orkan 84 5. The Robin Williams Show 107 6. Mork Blows His Cork 126 7. Bungalow 3 146 Part Two: Star 8. Mr. Happy 167 9.Tough Love 187 10. Gooooooood Morning 205 11. O Captain! 224 12. Dreamlike Parts, with Phantasmagoric Associations 244 13. Father Man 264 14. Hot Flashes 282 Part Three: Supernova 15. The Golden Dude 305 16. Fade to White 325 17. Weapons of Self Destruction 346 18. The Tiger in Winter 365 19. Gone 385 20. Everything Will Be Okay 406 21. The Big Room 423 Epilogue 437 Robin Williams: Selected Works and Awards 441 Notes 449 Acknowledgments 509 Index 513
SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITOR'S CHOICE A SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A VULTURE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "A generous, appreciative biography of Robin Williams by a New York Times culture reporter. The author, who had access to Williams and members of the comedian's family, is an unabashed fan but doesn't shy away from the abundant messiness in his subject's personal life."-- The New York Times Book Review From New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff, the definitive biography of Robin Williams - a compelling portrait of one of America's most beloved and misunderstood entertainers. From his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Academy Award-winning performance in Good Will Hunting , Robin Williams was a singularly innovative and beloved entertainer. He often came across as a man possessed, holding forth on culture and politics while mixing in personal revelations - all with mercurial, tongue-twisting intensity as he inhabited and shed one character after another with lightning speed. But as Dave Itzkoff shows in this revelatory biography, Williams's comic brilliance masked a deep well of conflicting emotions and self-doubt, which he drew upon in his comedy and in celebrated films like Dead Poets Society ; Good Morning, Vietnam ; The Fisher King ; Aladdin ; and Mrs. Doubtfire , where he showcased his limitless gift for improvisation to bring to life a wide range of characters. And in Good Will Hunting he gave an intense and controlled performance that revealed the true range of his talent. Itzkoff also shows how Williams struggled mightily with addiction and depression - topics he discussed openly while performing and during interviews - and with a debilitating condition at the end of his life that affected him in ways his fans never knew. Drawing on more than a hundred original interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as extensive archival research, Robin is a fresh and original look at a man whose work touched so many lives., From New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff, the definitive biography of Robin Williams - a compelling portrait of one of America's most beloved and misunderstood entertainers. From his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Academy Award-winning performance in Good Will Hunting , Robin Williams was a singularly innovative and beloved entertainer. He often came across as a man possessed, holding forth on culture and politics while mixing in personal revelations - all with mercurial, tongue-twisting intensity as he inhabited and shed one character after another with lightning speed. But as Dave Itzkoff shows in this revelatory biography, Williams's comic brilliance masked a deep well of conflicting emotions and self-doubt, which he drew upon in his comedy and in celebrated films like Dead Poets Society ; Good Morning, Vietnam ; The Fisher King ; Aladdin ; and Mrs. Doubtfire , where he showcased his limitless gift for improvisation to bring to life a wide range of characters. And in Good Will Hunting he gave an intense and controlled performance that revealed the true range of his talent. Itzkoff also shows how Williams struggled mightily with addiction and depression - topics he discussed openly while performing and during interviews - and with a debilitating condition at the end of his life that affected him in ways his fans never knew. Drawing on more than a hundred original interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as extensive archival research, Robin is a fresh and original look at a man whose work touched so many lives.
LC Classification NumberPN2287.W473I89 2018
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- 28 Jun, 2018
Insightful
Very insightful. Shows the genius Robin Willaims was and the demons chasing him during his life.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Jun, 2018
very professional
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