Joseph Wambaugh

Joseph Wambaugh

Joseph Wambaugh was born in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on January 22nd, 1937 and passed away at the age of 88 on February 28th, 2025.

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Joseph Wambaugh Stats: The highest rated book by Joseph Wambaugh on Book Notification is The Onion Field, a Non-Fiction book. The second-highest rated book is The Choirboys, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Joseph Wambaugh on Book Notification is Hollywood Station, the first novel in the Hollywood Station series. The second most read book is Hollywood Crows (Hollywood Station #2).

Below is a complete list of Joseph Wambaugh books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Hollywood Station Series Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Joseph Wambaugh Anthologies in Publication Order

Joseph Wambaugh

Joseph Wambaugh (Josep Aloysius Wambaugh, Jr.) was born on January 22nd, 1937. Joseph passed away February 28th, 2025 at 88 years old. Joseph Wambaugh was born in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Wambaugh attended California State University, Los Angeles where he received a B.A. and M.A. Degrees.

Joseph Wambaugh is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 11 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1970 with the novel The New Centurions. The most recently released novel was Floaters which was released in 1996.

Joseph Wambaugh also wrote the Non-Fiction Books series which has 5 books including The Onion Field and Lines and Shadows.

Joseph Wambaugh: Awards & Accolades

Joseph Wambaugh won the Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 2004.

Wambaugh's book, Hollywood Station was nominated for the Gumshoe Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2007.

Joseph Wambaugh: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Choirboys was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1975.
  • The Glitter Dome was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1981.

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Joseph Wambaugh: F.A.Q

When was Joseph Wambaugh Born?

Joseph Wambaugh was born on January 22nd, 1937.

When did Joseph Wambaugh die?

Joseph Wambaugh died on February 28th, 2025 at 88 years old.

Where was Joseph Wambaugh Born?

Joseph Wambaugh was born in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

What awards has Joseph Wambaugh won?

Joseph Wambaugh has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (2004).

What was the first book Joseph Wambaugh wrote?

The first book written by Joseph Wambaugh was The New Centurions, published in 1970.

What was the most recent book Joseph Wambaugh wrote?

His most recently released work was Harbor Nocturne on April 3rd, 2012.

How many books has Joseph Wambaugh written?

Joseph Wambaugh has written 21 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 5 books in the Hollywood Station Series Series, 11 Standalone Novels, 5 books in the Non-Fiction Books.

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