Robert Kalich

Robert Kalich is an American novelist, journalist, and producer. He is the author of non-fiction books and novels, best known for his national best-seller, "The Handicapper" (1981) a novel about an obsessive gambler published by Crown Publishing Group.[1] Robert was born and lives in New York City where he co-directs a film company[2] with his twin brother Richard Kalich.

Robert Kalich
Born
New York City, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationNovelist
Years active1969–present
TitleAuthor
RelativesRichard Kalich
Websiterobertkalich.com

Personal life

Kalich lives with his wife and son in New York City, NY and North Salem, NY. Robert's twin brother Richard Kalich is also a writer, who has been nominated for both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

Works

Kalich started his career a journalist at the New York Daily Mirror. In 1969, he compiled The Baseball Rating Handbook.[3] [4] [5] Stepping outside of the world of sports that same year, he also wrote The Negro Manifesto.[6] [7]

The Baseball Rating Handbook

In 1969 Kalich released his first book, The Baseball Rating Handbook.[3][4]

The Basketball Rating Handbook

In 1970, Kalich released his follow-up to The Baseball Rating Handbook with his second book, The Basketball Rating Handbook.[8][9]

The Handicapper

In 1981, he wrote The Handicapper, which became a national best-seller.[10][11]

The Investigation of Ariel Warning

In 2012, he wrote The Investigation of Ariel Warning.[12][13][14][15]

David Lazar

In November 2019, Kalich released his novel David Lazar, based loosely on his own life experiences.[16][17][18]

The Kalich Organization

Kalich co-founded The Kalich Organization, a film and theatrical company with his twin brother, Richard Kalich.[19]

References
  1. Looney, Douglas S. "THIS NOVEL IS A GOOD BET IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT MAKES GAMBLERS TICK". Vault.
  2. "Kalich Film Properties". www.dickkalich.com.
  3. "The baseball rating handbook / | Digital Collection". collection.baseballhall.org.
  4. Kalich, Robert Allen (1969). The Baseball Rating Handbook. ISBN 0498074455.
  5. Kalich, Robert Allen (October 1, 1969). The baseball rating handbook. A. S. Barnes. ISBN 9780498074455 – via Google Books.
  6. Kalich, Robert Alan (October 1, 1969). The Negro manifesto. Vantage Press. OCLC 643274 – via Open WorldCat.
  7. Kalich, Robert Alan (October 1, 1969). "The Negro manifesto". Vantage Press – via Google Books.
  8. The Basketball Rating Handbook. 1969-1970, Edition. 1969. ISBN 0498074919.
  9. "Robert Kalich".
  10. Kalich, Robert Allen (1981). The Handicapper. ISBN 051754024X.
  11. "THE HANDICAPPER by Robert Kalich | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
  12. The Investigation of Ariel Warning. March 14, 2013.
  13. "The Investigation of Ariel Warning by Robert Kalich – FictionDB". www.fictiondb.com.
  14. Noble, Barnes &. "The Investigation of Ariel Warning|NOOK Book". Barnes & Noble.
  15. "Fiction Book Review: The Investigation of Ariel Warning by Robert Kalich. MacAdam/Cage, $24 (264p) ISBN 978-1-59692-372-0".
  16. "Book Review: 'David Lazar' by Robert Kalich".
  17. "David Lazar by Robert Kalich". July 24, 2019.
  18. David Lazar: A Novel Inspired by a True Story. November 21, 2019.
  19. Fleming, Michael (June 29, 2005). "Osborne preps comedy".
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