American writer
Irwin Stambler (20 November 1924 – 10 February 2017) was an American writer.
Early life and education
Born in Brooklyn, New York , to Sidney Stambler, a jewelry and silver fabricator, and Bessie Levine, a piano teacher, Irwin Stambler attended New York University .[ 1] aeronautical engineering were interrupted by a two-year service in the Army during World War II , after which he completed his bachelor's and master's degrees .[ 1]
Career
Stambler started his career as an aerospace engineer , but later transitioned to writing about topics such as aerospace , technology , music , and sports .[ 1]
By 1969, he had authored two music encyclopedias , including a collaboration on a country music volume.[ 1] Encyclopedia of Popular Music (1965), which included entries on Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers .[ 1] [ 2] The Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul , published in 1974 by St. Martin's Press , covered a broad spectrum of music history .[ 1] [ 3] Space Aeronautics and newsletters .[ 1]
Bibliography
Space Ship: Story of the X-15 (1961)[ 4] The Battle for Inner Space: Undersea Warfare and Weapons (1962)[ 4] Wonders of Underwater Exploration (1962)[ 4] Breath of Life: Story of Our Atmosphere (1963)[ 4] Build the Unknown (1963)[ 4] Project Gemini (1964)[ 4] Encyclopedia of Popular Music (1965)[ 4] Supersonic Transport (1965)[ 4] Orbiting Space Stations (1965)[ 4] Automobiles of the Future (1966)[ 4] Great Moments in Auto Racing (1967)[ 4] Guide to Model Car Racing (1967)[ 4] Weather Instruments (1968)[ 4] Worlds of Sound (1968)[ 4] Ocean Liners of the Air (1969)[ 4] Encyclopedia of Folk, Country and Western Music (1969, 1984) (with G. Landon)[ 4] World of Microelectronics (1969)[ 4] Project Viking (1970)[ 4] Guitar Years: Popular Music from Country and Western to Hard Rock (1970)[ 4] Golden Guitars: The Story of Country Music (1971) (with G. Landon)[ 4] Great Moments in Stock Car Racing (1971)[ 4] Unusual Automobiles of Today and Tomorrow (1972)[ 4] Shorelines of America (1972)[ 4] Automobile Engines of Today and Tomorrow (1973)[ 4] Revolution in Light (1973)[ 4] The Supercars and the Men Who Drive Them (1974)[ 4] Speed Kings (1974)[ 4] Women in Sports (1975)[ 4] Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul (1975, 1989)[ 4] The Supercars and the Men Who Race Them (1975)[ 4] Bill Walton, Super Center (1976)[ 4] Catfish Hunter (1976)[ 4] Here Come the Funny Cars (1976)[ 4] Minibikes and Small Cycles (1977)[ 4] New Automobiles of the Future (1978)[ 4] Top Fuelers (1978)[ 4] Racing the Sprint Cars (1979)[ 4] Dream Machines: Vans and Pickups (1980)[ 4] New Encyclopedia of Folk, Country and Western Music (1983) (with G. Landon)[ 4] Off-Roading (1984)[ 4] Encyclopedia of Country & Country Rock (1997)[ 4] Encyclopedia of Folk and Blues (2000) (with L. Stambler)[ 4]
References
^ a b c d e f g Sandomir, Richard (February 17, 2017). "Irwin Stambler, 92, Dies; Reference Book Writer With Songs in His Heart" . The New York Times ^ "Irwin Stambler, who chronicled the history of rock in scholarly encyclopedias, dies at 92" . Los Angeles Times ^ " . Billboard . February 17, 2017.^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap "Stambler, Irwin" . Encyclopedia.com
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