David K. Israel

David K. Israel

David K. Israel (born 1967) is a writer, composer, and Web entrepreneur. In 1991, shortly before graduating college, he was hired by The Estate of Leonard Bernstein to help edit and engrave the late composer’s works — a job he did for five years. David helped to publish definitive editions of West Side Story, Mass, On the Town, and Wonderful Town. Formerly he also worked as a professional composer occasionally fulfilling commissions by such groups as The American Symphony Orchestra, Twyla Tharp Dance, and The Paul Taylor Dance Company.

As an author, David published his first novel: Behind Everyman (Ballantine 2005). Kirkus said, “Israel is a budding comic talent, a guide so likeable we overlook the familiarity of the terrain." Publishers Weekly had some reservations, declaring, "Readers may groan at the novel's many dorky jokes." While People Magazine raved, “Loads of menschy charm...leavened with heart and humor.” It has since been optioned by producer Michelle Sy (Finding Neverland) and is being developed into a feature film.

Mr. Israel's writing has also appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Il Giornale, Heeb Magazine, and mental_floss magazine, among others. He is also the founder and CEO of Twaggies.com, a popular crowdsourced Twitter Web comic.

David K. Israel is not to be confused with the writer David M. Israel though according to David K. Israel's website, the two are acquaintances.

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