Frank Brady
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Frank Brady is Chairman of the Department of Mass Communications, Journalism, Television and Film at St. John's University
, New York. He is Professor of Communication Arts and Journalism at that university. He has also been an Adjunct Professor of Journalism for the past 25 years at Barnard College
of Columbia University
. He has a B.S.
, SUNY
; MFA
, Columbia University; M.A.
, Ph.D.
, New York University
.
In 1960, Brady was the Founding Editor of Chess Life
as a magazine. (Previously, it had been a newspaper). He was later editor of Chessworld Magazine and he still later worked as an editor for Ralph Ginzburg
and Hugh Hefner
. He is an International Arbiter
, recognized by FIDE, the World Chess Federation, and has directed many major chess tournaments. He was Secretary of the United States Chess Federation
2003–2005.
He has written many books, on a variety of subjects. He is chairman of a department at St. John's University, overseeing a multi-million dollar budget, 60 faculty, and 900 students.
He served as arbiter of international chess tournaments in 2001 and 2004 in New York. He has been elected to, and serves as an active voting member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
, and PEN
, the international writers' organization.
He is a writer, editor and publisher of international renown. He wrote one of the best-selling chess books in history, Profile of a Prodigy, the biography of Bobby Fischer
, as well as countless other books and articles on chess and other subjects. A new biography of Fischer entitled Endgame: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer was published in 2011. He has been involved with radio and film projects. His wife, Maxine, also writes books.
On June 18, 2007, Brady was elected President of the Marshall Chess Club
.
St. John's University (New York City)
St. John's University is a private, Roman Catholic, coeducational university located in New York City, United States. Founded by the Congregation of the Mission in 1870, the school was originally located in the borough of Brooklyn in the neighborhood of Bedford–Stuyvesant...
, New York. He is Professor of Communication Arts and Journalism at that university. He has also been an Adjunct Professor of Journalism for the past 25 years at Barnard College
Barnard College
Barnard College is a private women's liberal arts college and a member of the Seven Sisters. Founded in 1889, Barnard has been affiliated with Columbia University since 1900. The campus stretches along Broadway between 116th and 120th Streets in the Morningside Heights neighborhood in the borough...
of Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
. He has a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
, SUNY
State University of New York
The State University of New York, abbreviated SUNY , is a system of public institutions of higher education in New York, United States. It is the largest comprehensive system of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States, with a total enrollment of 465,000 students, plus...
; MFA
Master of Fine Arts
A Master of Fine Arts is a graduate degree typically requiring 2–3 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree , although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is usually awarded in visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, dance, or theatre/performing arts...
, Columbia University; M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
, Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
, New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
.
In 1960, Brady was the Founding Editor of Chess Life
Chess Life
Chess Life is a monthly chess magazine published in the United States. The official publication of the United States Chess Federation , it reaches more than a quarter of a million readers every month. A subscription to Chess Life is one of the benefits of Full Adult, Youth, or Life membership in...
as a magazine. (Previously, it had been a newspaper). He was later editor of Chessworld Magazine and he still later worked as an editor for Ralph Ginzburg
Ralph Ginzburg
Ralph Ginzburg was an American author, editor, publisher and photo-journalist. He was best known for publishing books and magazines on erotica and art and for his conviction in 1963 for violating federal obscenity laws....
and Hugh Hefner
Hugh Hefner
Hugh Marston "Hef" Hefner is an American magazine publisher, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Playboy Enterprises.-Early life:...
. He is an International Arbiter
International Arbiter
In chess, International Arbiter is a title awarded by FIDE to individuals deemed capable of acting as arbiter in important chess matches . The title was established in 1951....
, recognized by FIDE, the World Chess Federation, and has directed many major chess tournaments. He was Secretary of the United States Chess Federation
United States Chess Federation
The United States Chess Federation is a non-profit organization, the governing chess organization within the United States, and one of the federations of the FIDE. The USCF was founded in 1939 from the merger of two regional chess organizations, and grew gradually until 1972, when membership...
2003–2005.
He has written many books, on a variety of subjects. He is chairman of a department at St. John's University, overseeing a multi-million dollar budget, 60 faculty, and 900 students.
He served as arbiter of international chess tournaments in 2001 and 2004 in New York. He has been elected to, and serves as an active voting member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is a charity in the United Kingdom that hosts annual awards shows for excellence in film, television, television craft, video games and forms of animation.-Introduction:...
, and PEN
International PEN
PEN International , the worldwide association of writers, was founded in London in 1921 to promote friendship and intellectual co-operation among writers everywhere....
, the international writers' organization.
He is a writer, editor and publisher of international renown. He wrote one of the best-selling chess books in history, Profile of a Prodigy, the biography of Bobby Fischer
Bobby Fischer
Robert James "Bobby" Fischer was an American chess Grandmaster and the 11th World Chess Champion. He is widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time. Fischer was also a best-selling chess author...
, as well as countless other books and articles on chess and other subjects. A new biography of Fischer entitled Endgame: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer was published in 2011. He has been involved with radio and film projects. His wife, Maxine, also writes books.
On June 18, 2007, Brady was elected President of the Marshall Chess Club
Marshall Chess Club
The Marshall Chess Club in New York City is one of the oldest chess clubs in the United States, located in Greenwich Village. The club was formed in 1915 by a group of players led by Frank Marshall. It is a non-profit organization.-History:...
.
By Frank Brady
- Bobby Fischer: Profile of a Prodigy ISBN 0-486-25925-0
- Hefner ISBN 0-02-514600-9
- Onassis, an extravagant life ISBN 0-13-634378-3
- Barbra Streisand: an illustrated biography ISBN 0-448-16534-1
- Brady & Lawless's favorite bookstores ISBN 0-8362-7902-6
- Chess: how to improve your technique (1974)
- Chess (A Concise Guide) ISBN 0-531-02730-9
- Citizen Welles: a biography of Orson Welles ISBN 0-385-26759-2
- Paul Block: a life of friendship, power, and politics ISBN 0-7618-1888-X
- How to get rich with a 1-800 number ISBN 0-06-098714-6
- Endgame: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer, ISBN 978-0307463906
By Maxine Brady
- The Monopoly book: Strategy and tactics of the world's most popular game ISBN 0-679-20292-7
- Bloomingdale's ISBN 0-15-113219-4
See also
- Presidents of the United States Chess FederationPresidents of the United States Chess FederationThis article lists the Presidents of the United States Chess Federation from its foundation in 1939 to present. The Presidents are elected to three-year terms.-List:* 1939–1942 George Sturgis* 1943–1948 Elbert Wagner, Jr....
- Executive Directors of the United States Chess FederationExecutive Directors of the United States Chess FederationExecutive Directors of the United States Chess Federation* 1952–1960 Kenneth Harkness* 1960–1961 Frank Brady* 1963–1964 Joe Reinhardt* 1966–1976 Ed Edmondson* 1977–1978 Martin Morrison* part year Richard Meyerson* part year George Cunningham...