Robb Pearlman

Robb Pearlman (he/him) is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, pop culture expert, and publishing professional with over 70 books to his name, spanning works for both adults and children. As a creative visionary and industry leader, Robb specializes in transforming popular media properties into bestselling fan-favorite books. His portfolio includes collaborations with iconic brands such as Marvel Comics, Star Trek, The Golden Girls, Bob’s Burgers, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Bob Ross, The Smurfs, Rick & Morty, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and more. He is also the author of numerous original works, including Live Like a Vulcan, Love Like a Wookiee, Laugh Like a Hobbit, I Adulted, and 101 Ways to Kill a Zombie.

In his publishing career, Robb has acquired, edited, and designed a variety of bestselling and award-winning pop culture and entertainment titles. Highlights include The Princess Bride Cookbook, The Parks and Recreation Cookbook, The Book of Karen, The Con-a-Sutra, Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting, The Bob’s Burgers Burger Book, Anomalisa, Zombies on Film: The Definitive Story of Undead Cinema, Stuck on Star Trek, and The Princess Bride: A Celebration. He has also edited monographs on the work of celebrated animators Bill Plympton and Ralph Bakshi, as well as The Joker, the first book devoted entirely to the iconic DC Comics super-villain.

Robb is a well-known figure at national industry and fan conventions, including Star Trek Las Vegas, San Diego Comic-Con, and New York Comic Con, as well as bookstores and comic retailers nationwide. He is a guest speaker on the annual Official Star Trek Cruise and has appeared as an on-air commentator for National Geographic Channel’s Generation X series. He has contributed to Huffington Post, performed at the Nerdnite Nerdtacular, and been featured on numerous pop culture blogs and SiriusXM radio shows.

In addition to his creative work, Robb serves on the Advisory Board for the MS in Publishing Program at Pace University and previously sat on the Board of Directors for Teachers & Writers Collaborative.

Robb lives in New Jersey and continues to share his love of pop culture with fans around the world.