Brian D'Ambrosio
Author
Brian D’Ambrosio is a prolific writer of nonfiction books and articles. He specializes in histories, biographies, and profiles of actors and musicians. One of his previous books, "Warrior in the Ring," a biography of world champion boxer Marvin Camel, is currently being adapted for big-screen treatment.
LATEST
Isaac Murphy: Master of the Track
This 19th-century jockey captured the public’s attention and respect with many wins during the zenith of horse racing.
|
Timothy O’Sullivan: America’s Forgotten Eye
This 19th-century photographer produced images that brought the Civil War and the American West to life.
|
Charlie Chan: A New Kind of Fictional Detective
Earl Derr Biggers created a crime-fighting literary figure of reassurance and intelligence.
|
Granville Woods: The Inventive Power Behind the Rails
This inventor held innovative patents for electrical systems to improve railway safety.
|
Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh
The creation of Woody Woodpecker gave the world enjoyment in animated comedy.
|
Sylvester Graham and His Graham Cracker
A 19th-century social activist was ahead of his time in promoting moderation and restraint to achieve a more spiritual life.
|
Chester Gould: The American Dreamer Who Drew Dick Tracy
The Dick Tracy comic strip displayed how good could prevail through courage and integrity.
|
Orville Gibson: The Luthier Who Gave Music Its Modern Voice
The Gibson guitar is a symbol of dynamic sound in the popular music industry.
|
Rubber and a Good Doctor: Benjamin Franklin Goodrich
Civil War surgeon B.F. Goodrich indulged his entrepreneurial talent to found a great American company.
|
Isaac Murphy: Master of the Track
This 19th-century jockey captured the public’s attention and respect with many wins during the zenith of horse racing.
|
Timothy O’Sullivan: America’s Forgotten Eye
This 19th-century photographer produced images that brought the Civil War and the American West to life.
|
Charlie Chan: A New Kind of Fictional Detective
Earl Derr Biggers created a crime-fighting literary figure of reassurance and intelligence.
|
Granville Woods: The Inventive Power Behind the Rails
This inventor held innovative patents for electrical systems to improve railway safety.
|
Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh
The creation of Woody Woodpecker gave the world enjoyment in animated comedy.
|
Sylvester Graham and His Graham Cracker
A 19th-century social activist was ahead of his time in promoting moderation and restraint to achieve a more spiritual life.
|
Chester Gould: The American Dreamer Who Drew Dick Tracy
The Dick Tracy comic strip displayed how good could prevail through courage and integrity.
|
Orville Gibson: The Luthier Who Gave Music Its Modern Voice
The Gibson guitar is a symbol of dynamic sound in the popular music industry.
|
Rubber and a Good Doctor: Benjamin Franklin Goodrich
Civil War surgeon B.F. Goodrich indulged his entrepreneurial talent to found a great American company.
|