Working

Robert A. Caro, described as "one of the great reporters of our time and probably the greatest biographer," is one of the most acclaimed writers of his generation, whose biographies are widely considered to be masterpieces.

In "Working," he offers a captivating account of his life as a writer, describing the sometimes staggering lengths to which he has gone to produce his books and offering priceless insights into the art and craft of non-fiction writing.

Anyone interested in investigative journalism and the pursuit of truth, in the writer's process and the creation of literature, in the art of interviewing, or simply the psychology of excellence will find a masterclass in all these subjects within these pages. Readers already familiar with Caro's work will be thrilled at the revelations on offer, including how he discovered the fiercely guarded secrets of his subjects, how he constructed the pivotal scenes in his books, and the fullest description yet of his forthcoming final volume of "The Years of Lyndon Johnson."

Including several of Caro's most famous speeches and interviews alongside the new material, "Working" is the self-portrait of a man who knows the meaning and importance of great storytelling. It is, like all his books, an utterly riveting example of that too.