Robin The Definitive Biography of Robin Williams |
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| Author:
| Itzkoff, Dave |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4328-5367-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2018 |
| Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $35.99 |
Book Description:
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From his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Oscar-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin Williams was a singularly innovative entertainer. But his comic brilliance masked a deep well of conflicting emotions and self-doubt, which Williams drew upon in his comedy and his celebrated film roles. Drawing on more than a hundred original interviews and extensive archival research, New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff offers a...
More DescriptionFrom his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Oscar-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin Williams was a singularly innovative entertainer. But his comic brilliance masked a deep well of conflicting emotions and self-doubt, which Williams drew upon in his comedy and his celebrated film roles. Drawing on more than a hundred original interviews and extensive archival research, New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff offers a compelling portrait of one of America's most beloved and misunderstood entertainers, whose performances and personality touched so many lives.