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Every book Robert Gottlieb recommended on podcasts
Robert Gottlieb shared insights from his legendary editing career during his appearance on The Book Review. Known for his keen editorial eye, Gottlieb recommended Stefan Hertmans's novel War and Turpentine, noting that it received a fabulous and well-deserved review in the Times Book Review and highlighting it as a remarkable recent read. Gottlieb also reflected on his extensive history of collaborating with prominent authors on major literary works. He discussed the process of editing Joseph Heller's famous satirical masterpiece Catch-22, shedding light on the mechanics behind a modern classic. Additionally, Gottlieb spoke about his work with Robert A. Caro, recalling how they ultimately ended up cutting large portions of Caro's first wonderful book, The Power Broker, during the rigorous editing process. Through these discussions, Gottlieb illustrated the collaborative and often demanding journey of refining manuscripts into enduring works of literature.
Books recommended by Robert Gottlieb
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War and turpentine
War and Turpentine by Stefan Hertmans is a deeply moving biographical novel that reconstructs the life of the author's grandfather, Urbain Martien, a painter and decorated soldier whose existence was indelibly scarred by the unspeakable traumas of the First World War.
Recommended“well I can tell you because the times book review gave it a fabulous deserved review which was a book called turpentine and War remember it”
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Catch-22
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller is a satirical anti-war novel set during World War II that immortalized the absurd logic of bureaucratic paradoxes and military bureaucracy.
Discussed“you know the most famous of which was Catch 22”
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The Power Broker
The Power Broker by Robert A.
Discussed“like as with the power broker his first wonderful book we eventually ended up cutting”
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Books Robert Gottlieb wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Schama's 'The Face of Britain' | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 3 |