Download or read book Robin written by Dave Itzkoff and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book PEOPLE Robin Williams written by The Editors of PEOPLE and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors of PEOPLE Magazine present Robin Williams.
Download or read book Robin Williams written by James Diamond and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-27 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unauthorized Biography of Robin Williams "No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." - Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the great comics of the twentieth century, with an unforgettable mania that charged everything from stand-up comedy to Disney films. His improvisations could hurtle from John Wayne to Groucho to space aliens in seconds, leaving audiences weak with laughter. And yet Williams could also tamp down his energy, channeling it into focused, intense performances that established him as a significant dramatic actor in films like Good Will Hunting and One Hour Photo. In this introduction to Williams' life, James Diamond explores the often dark secrets that drove this actor to greatness: the bullying and insecurity, the depression, and the lifelong battle with drugs and alcohol abuse. But from this personal turmoil, Williams found comic and dramatic gold, delighting audiences in everything from Mork and Mindy and Mrs. Doubtfire to Good Morning, Vietnam and Dead Poets Society. Diamond takes us behind the scenes of these films and the actor's personal life alike, showing us the magic and the laughter that infused all of Williams' work. Buy Now to Discover: How the sitcom Happy Days gave Williams his first breakout role. How John Belushi's tragic death inspired Williams to change his life. The feud between Williams and Disney Studios over Aladdin's marketing. The inside scoop on the making of Good Morning, Vietnam; Good Will Hunting; and more. Williams' public battle with Vice President Dan Quayle over the morals of Mrs. Doubtfire. How Williams' five-year-old son helped him pick his movie roles.The often-overlooked genius of Williams' stand-up comedy. Buy Now and Read the True Story of Robin Williams...
Download or read book Pecos Bill written by and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents tall tales about one of America's favorite heroes, Pecos Bill.
Download or read book Gruesome Playground Injuries Animals Out of Paper Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo written by Rajiv Joseph and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathering together three major works of acclaimed playwright Rajiv Joseph, this collection features the Pulitzer Prize finalist, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, alongside the critically acclaimed Gruesome Playground Injuries and Animals Out of Paper Gruesome Playground Injuries charts the intersection of two lives using scars, wounds, and calamity as the mile markers to explore why people hurt themselves to gain another’s love and what the cumulative effect is of such damage; Animals Out of Paper, a subtle, elegant, yet bracing examination of the artistic impulse and those in its thrall, follows a world-famous origamist as she becomes the unwitting mentor to a troubled young prodigy, even as she must deal with her own loss of inspiration; and Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, a darkly comedic drama that looks on as the lives of two American soldiers, an Iraqi translator, and a tiger intersect on the streets of Baghdad.
Download or read book The Far Side Gallery 4 written by Gary Larson and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1993 FarWorks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Far Side and the Larson signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc.
Download or read book John Dies at the End written by Jason Pargin and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Dies at the End is a genre-bending, humorous account of two college drop-outs inadvertently charged with saving their small town--and the world--from a host of supernatural and paranormal invasions. Now a Major Motion Picture. "[Pargin] is like a mash-up of Douglas Adams and Stephen King... 'page-turner' is an understatement." —Don Coscarelli, director, Phantasm I-V, Bubba Ho-tep STOP. You should not have touched this flyer with your bare hands. NO, don't put it down. It's too late. They're watching you. My name is David. My best friend is John. Those names are fake. You might want to change yours. You may not want to know about the things you'll read on these pages, about the sauce, about Korrok, about the invasion, and the future. But it's too late. You touched the book. You're in the game. You're under the eye. The only defense is knowledge. You need to read this book, to the end. Even the part with the bratwurst. Why? You just have to trust me. The important thing is this: The sauce is a drug, and it gives users a window into another dimension. John and I never had the chance to say no. You still do. I'm sorry to have involved you in this, I really am. But as you read about these terrible events and the very dark epoch the world is about to enter as a result, it is crucial you keep one thing in mind: None of this was my fault.
Download or read book Robin Williams When the Laughter Stops 1951 2014 written by Emily Herbert and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his twinkling eyes, boundless energy and unrivalled natural wit, Robin Williams was the comedian who brought laughter to a generation.Through roles in cherished films such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Aladdin and Hook, he became the genial face of family comedy. His child-like enthusiasm was infectious, sweeping viewers away. Allied to his lightning-quick improvisation and ability to riff lewdly off any cue thrown at him, Robin was that rare thing - a true comic genius who appealed to adults and children equally.He could also play it straight, and empathetic depth came to him naturally. A poignant performance in Good Will Hunting won him an Academy Award whilst his masterfully chilling turn in psychological thriller Insomnia shocked audiences and hinted at a darker side.What truly caught the imagination, though, was his good-heartedness. Warmth radiated from him on-screen, but he was legendary for his off-screen acts of selfless generosity. Where most Hollywood A-listers demand outrageous pampering in their contract riders, he always insisted that the production company hire a full quota of homeless people to help make his movies.But behind the laughter lay a deeply troubled man, and tragedy would follow. At midday, on 11 August 2014, Robin Williams was pronounced dead at his California home. The verdict was suicide. He had battled depression and addiction for many years and was allegedly beset by financial difficulties.Virginia Blackburn's sensitive and thoughtful biography celebrates his genius and warmth, but also attempts to understand what could have driven such a gentle and gifted man to so tragic an end. This is Robin Williams, the life, the laughter, and the deep sorrow of the man who made the world smile.
Download or read book Martha Stewart s Cooking School Enhanced Edition written by Martha Stewart and published by Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 897 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enhanced edition of Martha Stewart’s Cooking School includes 31 instructional step-by-step videos and hundreds of color photographs that demonstrate the fundamental cooking techniques that every home cook should know. Imagine having Martha Stewart at your side in the kitchen, teaching you how to hold a chef’s knife, select the very best ingredients, truss a chicken, make a perfect pot roast, prepare every vegetable, bake a flawless pie crust, and much more. In Martha Stewart’s Cooking School, you get just that: a culinary master class from Martha herself, with lessons for home cooks of all levels. Never before has Martha written a book quite like this one. Arranged by cooking technique, it’s aimed at teaching you how to cook, not simply what to cook. Delve in and soon you’ll be roasting, broiling, braising, stewing, sautéing, steaming, and poaching with confidence and competence. In addition to the techniques, you’ll find more than 200 sumptuous, all-new recipes that put the lessons to work, along with invaluable step-by-step photographs to take the guesswork out of cooking. You’ll also gain valuable insight into equipment, ingredients, and every other aspect of the kitchen to round out your culinary education. Featuring more than 500 gorgeous color photographs, Martha Stewart’s Cooking School is the new gold standard for everyone who truly wants to know his or her way around the kitchen.
Download or read book Robin Williams written by Andy Dougan and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 1999-08-22 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography written with the benefit of interviews with the actor himself, as well as his co-stars and longtime friends, chronicles his isolated childhood, his rise to fame, and his battle against drug addiction
Download or read book Robin Williams Biography The Truth Behind The Comedian Genius written by Chris Dicker and published by Chris Dicker. This book was released on with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happened to Robin Williams? Why he attempted a suicide? What's the reason behind it? Clearly, Robin was in pain. He successfully managed to hide it all with his indisputable talent as a comedian. This book is about his life, about his embarrassments, about his victories and legacy. We'll always remember a great man of courage, generosity and spirit. In this book, you'll learn more about Robin Williams than what you saw on stage when he performed through the years. It's something that it will enable you to connect with him beyond laughter and jokes. It's the story of his life. After all, behind every joke, there's some sense of truth. Are you ready to learn the truth? Grab your copy now!
Download or read book Robin Williams A Short Unauthorized Biography written by Fame Life Bios and published by Fame Life Bios. This book was released on 2022-02-18 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robin Williams: A Short Unauthorized Biography is a short unauthorized biography produced from electronic resources researched that includes significant events and career milestones. Ideal for fans of Robin Williams and general readers looking for a quick insight about one of today's most intriguing celebrities. This must-read short unauthorized biography chronicles: Who is Robin Williams Things People Have Said about Robin WilliamsRobin Williams is BornGrowing Up with Robin WilliamsRobin Williams Personal RelationshipsThe Rise of Robin WilliamsSignificant Career MilestonesRobin Williams Friends and FoesFun Facts About Robin WilliamsHow The World Sees Robin Williams Robin Williams A Short Unauthorized Biography is one of the latest short unauthorized biographies from Fame Life Bios. Check it out now!
Download or read book Robin Williams written by John F. Wukovits and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging from the shadows of a lonely childhood, where he found solace with his vast collection of toy soldiers, Robin Williams burst onto the stage and film scenes with his rare combination of insightful humor and zany characters. He parlayed a popular television character Mork from Ork into such a successful movie career that he eventually gained an Academy Award.
Download or read book Robin Williams written by Mary Ellen Moore and published by . This book was released on 1980-02 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief biography emphasizing the career of the star of the television show Mork and Mindy.
Download or read book Celebrity Biographies The Amazing Life Of Robin Williams Famous Actors written by Matt Green and published by Matt Green. This book was released on with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered how Robin Williams rose to stardom? There have been few men as simultaneously talented, funny, sympathetic, and enthusiastically passionate about their craft as comedian and actor Robin Williams. Although he was born into a privileged existence as the son of a Detroit motor company executive, Williams quickly abandoned his place as heir to a business empire to try his hand at acting and comedy. The young man’s unbridled enthusiasm and energy, as well as his hard-working attitude, quickly brought Williams success on the stand-up comedy scene in San Francisco. For more interesting facts you must read his biography. Grab your biography book now!
Download or read book Cocaine s Son written by Dave Itzkoff and published by Villard Books. This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times cultural reporter and author of Lads describes the impact of his drug-addict father on his early childhood, tracing his efforts as an adult to rebuild their relationship and untangle his father's tragic and complicated past.
Download or read book Robin Williams written by Arthur Grace and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I had always thought that when I was around 84 and Robin was 80 we could collaborate on a book about the golden years of his career where he could look at my photographs and reminisce about the events and his feelings at the time. Unfortunately, that book was never to be . . . . Photographer Arthur Grace first met Robin Williams in April 1986, at a comedy club in Pittsburgh where Williams was working to polish what would eventually become his award–winning special "Evening at the Met". The two hit it off immediately, and thus blossomed a close friendship that carried them through their increasingly successful careers. Told through a series of stunning photographs of Williams taken by Grace over the course of this decades–long partnership, Robin Williams: A Singular Portrait offers a touching and up–close look at the real Robin Williams—the manic and happy, the pensive and weary, the engaged and disengaged, a true portrait of one of America's greatest comics and most beloved actors. For the millions of people around the globe that Robin Williams has touched, these images, more than 150 photographs, a glorious mixture of stunning color and resonating black and white presented in exhibit format, will be something to embrace and cherish, not simply because of their exclusivity, but because of their intimacy and their honesty.
