David McCord Lippincott

Background

David Lippincott was born on June 17, 1924, in New York City, New York, United States; the son of William Jackson Lippincott.

Education

Lippincott received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1949 from Yale University.

Career

David Lippincott served in the U.S. Army Intelligence, then began his career as a copywriter with McCann-Erickson, a New York-based advertising firm, in 1950. He was promoted up the ranks until he attained the position of senior vice president in 1963. He served as executive director of McCann-Erickson’s English branch, in 1965-1966, returning to the main branch, in 1969-1970. David was also vice-chairman of the board of directors for Erwin-Wasey, Ruthrauf & Ryan, a Los Angeles-based advertising firm, in 1967-1968, and was managing director of the Center for Advanced Practices, Interpublic Group of Companies, from 1963-1966. Lippincott worked as a novelist, composer-lyricist, and television writer from 1950 on. His first book was E Plurihus Bang!, followed by Voice of Armageddon, Tremor Violet, Blood of October, Savage Ransom, Salt Mine, Dark Prism, Unholy Mourning, and his last book, The Nursery. He was also the author of television plays for the Columbia Broadcasting System, and composed music for an album and Broadway and off-Broadway productions.

Achievements

• David Lippincott received a Bronze Star for his service during World War II. He also wrote such books as Unholy Mourning, Black Prism, E Pluribus Bang!, The Blood of October, The Home, Salt Mine, The Voice of Armageddon, Savage Ransom, and Tremor Violet. Some of the writings were turned into films.

Works

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  • Savage Ransom

    (This is a novel of escalating terror about a young killer...)

    1978
  • Blood of October 1976
  • The Nursery 1983
  • Unholy Mourning 1982
  • Tremor Violet 1975
  • Salt Mine 1979
  • The voice of Armageddon 1974
  • Black Prism 1980
  • E Pluribus Bang 1970

Membership

David Lippincott was a member of the American Society of Composers and the Players Club and Skull and Bones.

Connections

Father:

William Jackson Lippincott