Robin by Dave Itzkoff explores the life of beloved comedian and misunderstood entertainer Robin Williams. Dave Itzkoff uses his New York Times culture reporting background to explore the comedian’s rise from rapid-fire standup to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy to his most celebrated roles in Good Morning Vietnam, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Poets Society, and of course his Academy Award-winning performance in Good Will Hunting.
Throughout the pages of Robin, readers will come to see how the comic’s brilliance masked a conflicting well of emotions and self doubt. The author further explores how the comic struggled with both addiction and depression, and how he was able to draw on his personal pain to establish a depth within his characters. While Robin Williams was known most for his amazing improvisational skills, through Dave Itzkoff’s Robin, fans will come to know the man behind the belly-grabbing laughs who touched so many lives.