Interview with Noah Rothbaum, September 6, 2018

Project: Distilling Careers in Writing Oral History Project

Interview Summary

Noah Rothbaum discusses his educational background and how he came into liquor writing and drinking culture. He talks about his learning experiences with Joe Baum and Dale DeGroff. He talks about freelancing, his writing jobs, and publishing books post-college graduation. He talks about the article writing process and editors' important roles in that process.

Interview Accession

2018oh607_dcw001

Interviewee Name

Noah Rothbaum

Interviewer Name

Janice W. Fernheimer

Interview Date

2018-09-06

Interview Keyword

Writers Cocktails and spirits Writing careers Drinking culture Drinking history Anecdotal leads Writing processes Magazines Writing editors Writing techniques Writing pitches

Interview LC Subject

Authors Writing Writing skills Career moves Alcoholic beverages Bartending Prohibition Alcohol American society and culture Editors Storytelling

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