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David K. Israel

Writer David K. Israel graduated from college with a B.M. (don’t laugh) and immediately moved to New York City where he worked for Leonard Bernstein’s estate, helping to edit and publish definitive editions of scores like West Side Story. After penning several of his own musical works, in 2005 David published a novel called Behind Everyman. Critics have said the novel is funny, but then again, no one has ever erected a statue for a critic. He is a frequent contributor to The Los Angeles Times Magazine, West, and is a regular blogger over at mental_floss. If you must bother him, he can be reached via his web site: davidisrael.net. He recently helped found a new Web site for short stories: www.apt23.com.

My Brief Wondrous Life

On Sunday night, Hollywood’s finest will clasp the man of their dreams to their chests. DAVID K. ISRAEL suggests they should perhaps shake hands first. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Oscar. (Spoofs & Satire | February 18, 2009)

Covenant Schmovenant

The Ten Commandments are concise and plainly worded—because the Israelites were smart enough to lawyer-up before finalizing the contract. DAVID K. ISRAEL has excerpts from an early draft archaeologists dug up last week. (Spoofs & Satire | September 22, 2006)


TODAY’S FEATURE

Go Climb a Tree

When all you want is get away from it all, just grab a branch, hoist yourself up, and leave your troubles below. RALPH GAMELLI guides you to a peaceful place.

OUR MAN IN BOSTON

Manguel on Reading

Alberto Manguel writes about his first love.

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