Robert Greene is the acclaimed author of several New York Times bestsellers, including The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature, and most recently, The Daily Laws.
Greene’s career as a writer was set in motion in 1995 when, while studying at the Italian art and media school Fabrica, he met book packager Joost Elffers. Their collaboration produced The 48 Laws of Power in 1998, a cultural phenomenon that propelled Greene to international prominence.
His work has garnered a devoted following in the business community, in Washington, D.C., and across creative industries. Greene’s books are praised by figures ranging from military historians to leading artists, including Jay-Z, Drake, and 50 Cent.
A linguist fluent in five languages, Greene has worked as a translator and held more than 80 jobs before becoming a bestselling author, ranging from roles in detective agencies and sales to positions in journalism. He previously served as a staff writer for the L.A. Weekly and as a reporter and associate editor at the Metropolitan News-Enterprise. Prior to his career in journalism, he practiced law in Los Angeles.
Greene has appeared on ABC, CNBC, MTV News, and The Today Show. His work has been featured in Business Insider, CNN, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, USA Today, and numerous other outlets.
He attended the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a degree in classical studies. Greene currently lives in Los Angeles.
