Background
Dystel, Oscar was born on October 31, 1912 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Rose (Pintoff) Dystel.
Dystel, Oscar was born on October 31, 1912 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Rose (Pintoff) Dystel.
Bachelor of Commercial Science, New York University, 1935. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1937.
Circulation manager, Sports Illustrated and American Golfer, 1937; circulation, promotion manager, Esquire and Coronet magazines, Chicago, 1938-1940; circulation manager, Coronet magazine, 1940; editor, Coronet magazine, 1940-1942, 44-48; managing editor, Collier's, 1948-1949; executive staff, Cowles Magazines, Inc., 1949-1951; editorial adviser, Parents Institute, Inc., 1951-1954; president, Chief Executive Officer, Bantam Books, Inc., New York City, 1954-1978; chairman, chief Executive officer, Bantam Books, Inc., 1978-1980; consultant president, Oscar Dystel & Partners, since 1982.
Board of directors National Multiple Sclerosis Society Engaged in psychological warfare operations Allied Force Headquarters, 1943-1944, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Member Dutch Treat Club, Fairview Country Club, Tamarisk Country Club.
Married Marion Deitler, October 2, 1938. Children: Jane Dee, John Jay.