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Bob Andelman
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| Born | October 9, 1960 |
| Died | February 24, 2020 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Writer, podcaster |
| Years active | 2005–2020 |
| Spouse(s) | Mimi Andelman (1988–2020) |
| Children | 1 |
Bob Andelman (born October 9, 1960 – died February 24, 2020) was an American writer and podcaster. He wrote many books about business, culture, and art. He was also known as "Mr. Media" for his interviews with famous people in entertainment.
Andelman wrote a book called Will Eisner: A Spirited Life. This book was about the famous comic book artist Will Eisner. It was published in 2005 and included some of Eisner's last interviews.
Bob Andelman also worked with many business leaders. He helped them write books about their companies and how they became successful. For example, he co-wrote Built From Scratch with the founders of Home Depot. This book tells the story of how they built Home Depot into a huge company. He also helped write The Profit Zone, which was about smart business strategies.
In 1995, Andelman started the Mr. Media website. This website features many interviews. Bob Andelman interviewed people from media and entertainment.
Awards and Recognition
Bob Andelman was recognized for his work as a podcaster. Talkers Magazine listed him as one of the "Frontier Fifty" in 2010 and 2011. This award recognized him as one of the top talk media webcasters.
About His Life
Bob Andelman grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. After high school, he studied at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He moved to the Tampa Bay area in Florida in 1982. In 1988, he married Mimi Andelman, who is a journalist. They had one child named Charlie.
Books He Wrote
Books He Co-Authored
- Albert J. Dunlap with Bob Andelman, Mean Business, 1996, ISBN: 0812928377
- Adrian J. Slywotzky and David J. Morrison with Bob Andelman, The Profit Zone, 1997, ISBN: 0812929004
- Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank with Bob Andelman, Built from Scratch, 1999, ISBN: 0812930584
- Howard Stoeckel with Bob Andelman, The Wawa Way, 2014, ISBN: 0762453060
- Herman J. Russell with Bob Andelman, Building Atlanta, 2014, ISBN: 1613746946
