Lose yourself in the beautifully nostalgic pages of Knowing Irv: The Life and Art of Irving Schiffer, a heartwarming journey curated and penned by his daughter, Debbie Burke. This isn’t merely a book but a cozy evening spent exploring vintage photo albums and family tales of a cherished TV screenplay writer from the golden days of the ’50s and ’60s.

With a genuine passion and a poignant touch, Debbie weaves a tapestry that melds together professional milestones and intimate family moments, artfully presenting Irv’s world behind the script and the family dinner table. She brings forth not just a memoir but an intricate portrait of a man whose life was as colorful and layered as the era he lived through.

Irv wasn’t just a multifaceted artist; he was a multifaceted person. From the radios of World War II, where he served dutifully as a Radio Officer, to the bustling streets of Brooklyn, where he and his beloved Roslyn embarked on their journey as a young married couple – his life was a rich narrative that deserved its dedicated pages.

The visuals within this memoir are storytellers in their own right. Marvel at original documents and Irv’s own snapshots that don’t just validate but vivify the historical tales nestled within the chapters. Irv’s lens captured the essence of Brooklyn, revealing the artful beauty in daily mundanities and the inevitable passage of time.

We witness Irv’s artistic evolution, as his love for capturing moments extends from photography to the tender strokes of his later-life painting and pastel work, immortalizing the faces of those he held dear in vibrant color and emotion.

Knowing Irv is a walk through history and a delightful amble through the memories and moments that defined an era and a remarkable man. It invites readers of all ages to engage, reflect, and perhaps find a piece of their own history in its pages. Young minds will unearth treasures of a bygone era, while older hearts will find a nostalgic haven reminiscent of yesteryears and a quiet tribute to an undoubtedly inspirational American man.

This book preserves Irv’s legacy and brings his spirit to life, allowing every reader to know him and in doing so, to connect with a rich, collective past that shapes our present.

Pages: 102 | ASIN : B0CHHBVFRR