Irwin Stambler
Irwin Stambler (20 November 1924 – 10 February 2017) was an American writer.
Early life and education
[edit]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] His studies in 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
[edit]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] Despite an initial interest in authoring a rock encyclopedia in the 1960s, his first major music work was Encyclopedia of Popular Music (1965), which included entries on Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers.[1][2] His work The Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul, published in 1974 by St. Martin's Press, covered a broad spectrum of music history.[1][3] He also wrote articles for Space Aeronautics and newsletters.[1]
Bibliography
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ 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. February 16, 2017.
- ^ "'Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul' Author Irwin Stambler Dies". 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.
