Robert Caro

Fifth LBJ Volume by Caro "In Works"

The latest volume is planned to cover the years from Johnson's first full year in the presidency in 1964 until his death in 1973.

Journalism Lessons with Robert Caro

"Caro’s great subject—power—and his approach to journalism are as pertinent and vital here in the young years of this century as is the close, empathetic attention he pays toward those who become caught in the crosshairs of the powerful."

Sometimes it Comes in Handy to Understand Historical Examples of Systemic Racism

by Philip Bump

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's references to racism in design and planning drew mockery from Republicans but reflect the history of political choices that shaped America's transportation networks. 

Robert Caro’s Papers Headed to New-York Historical Society

The New-York Historical Society has acquired Mr. Caro’s papers — some 200 linear feet of material that will be open to researchers in its library.

Robert Caro has a crucial piece of advice on interviewing: 'Shut up!'

"Interviews: silence is the weapon, silence and people's need to fill it — as long as the person isn't you, the interviewer," Caro writes.

Robert Caro Reflects on Robert Moses, L.B.J., and His Own Career in Nonfiction

He’s just published a book called “Working.” It’s a gift, a collection of interviews and essays that talk about the craft of what he does.

Robert Caro’s Blind Spot

Why does the exhaustive biographer overlook Lyndon Johnson’s virulent misogyny?

Robert Caro on the Importance of Analog Research in a Digital Age

"Today everybody believes fast is good. Sometimes slow is good."

Biographer Robert Caro Pauses as He Prepares His Final Lyndon B. Johnson Volume

“The most comfortable position in the world is not lying in bed,” Caro says. “It’s sitting at this desk.”

Robert Caro reflects on his career in upcoming book

No, he hasn’t finished his final volume on LBJ.

Conan O’Brien’s Unrequited Fanboy Love for Robert Caro

The famed biographer of LBJ keeps saying no to interviews.

Robert Caro Talks Lyndon Johnson, Music and the 1960s

He has been thinking a lot about the 1960s as he finishes up (hopefully) his final book on LBJ.

Robert Caro says he’s reached 1966 in his next book on LBJ

He hasn’t yet started writing about Vietnam.

Robert Caro explains what makes him tick

He wrote about Robert Moses because he thought journalists didn’t understand how power works.

The question Robert Caro hates most about his series on LBJ?

“When will the next book be published?”

The Dutch Prime Minister Is a Big Fan of Robert Caro

The PM is fascinated by Caro’s biography of Robert Moses. Caro gave him a tour through Moses’s New York.

Robert Caro says he went 40 years before opening again his book on Robert Moses (video)

The authors Robert A. Caro, Paul Auster and Jane Smiley, whose annotated first editions will be auctioned off at Christie’s, reflect on the process of revisiting their past works.

‘The Power Broker’ Turns 40: How Robert Caro Wrote a Masterpiece

Forty years ago today, Caro’s magisterial 1,296-page life of New York master builder Robert Moses rewrote the rules of biography.

Robert Caro on Barbara Tuchman

Robert Caro, the biographer of LBJ and Robert Moses, delivered a talk about a fellow historian, Barbara Tuchman, to a standing-room-only crowd at the Links Club on a recent evening. The event was sponsored by the Library of America, which was marking its reissue of her masterwork about the events leading up to World War I, "The Guns of August."The Library of America may not be familiar to all—it's actually not a library but a nonprofit publishing house—but most bibliophiles would probably recognize its handsome series (241 volumes and counting) in matching black covers decorated with a red, white and blue stripe. The series is devoted to great American writers; most, but certainly not all, are deceased.So expertly and elegantly are the books published, and so affordably priced, that I have a hunch: Were an author offered the option of a Library of America edition and an unmarked grave, or no book and a splendid sarcophagus, he or she would choose the former....

Robert Caro wins $10,000 Mark Lynton History prize

NEW YORK — Historian and author Robert Caro has won yet another award.Caro’s latest Lyndon Johnson book, “The Passage of Power,” has received the Mark Lynton History prize. Caro, whose many honors during the past 40 years have included the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, will receive $10,000....