Scott Brick Explained

Scott Brick
Birth Date:30 January 1966
Birth Place:Santa Barbara, California, US
Occupation:Actor, Writer, Narrator
Years Active:1989 - present
Website:Scott Brick Presents

Scott Brick (born January 30, 1966, in Santa Barbara, California) is an American actor, writer and award-winning narrator of over 800 audiobooks, including popular titles such as , Moneyball, and Cloud Atlas. He has narrated works for a number of high-profile authors, including Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum, Michael Crichton,Clive Cussler and John Grisham.

Early life

Brick studied acting and writing at UCLA[1] before embarking on his professional career in 1989.[2]

Career

Audiobooks

In 1999, Brick began narrating audiobooks and found himself a popular choice for top publishers and authors. After recording some 250 titles in five years, AudioFile magazine named Brick “one of the fastest-rising stars in the audiobook galaxy," and proclaimed him a "Golden Voice," a reputation solidified by a November 2004 article on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.[3] Publishers Weekly then went on to honor Brick as Narrator of the Year in 2007[4] and 2011.[5] To date, he has won over 50 Earphone Awards, two Audie Awards and a nomination for a Grammy Award.

He opened his own audiobook recording studio and publishing company, Brick By Brick Audiobooks, with the goals of streamlining production and ensuring consistency throughout his body of work. (Taking a note from DVDs, many of Brick By Brick's titles also include extra features, such as interviews and illustrations.) On May 16, 2008, Brick By Brick Audiobooks released its first title: Lord Foul's Bane, from Stephen R. Donaldson's The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series. By April 4, 2009, Brick had narrated and released the other two titles in the initial trilogy (The Illearth War and The Power That Preserves), along with Fatal Revenant, the eighth book in the series. When completed, this debut project will result in new unabridged audio narrations of all 10 titles of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series. The first trilogy, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, was released in print from 1977 to 1979; The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant was released in print from 1980 to 1983; and The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant tetralogy was released in print and audio format from 2004 to 2013.

Brick By Brick Audiobooks has since grown to include the unabridged recordings of M. K. Wren's three-volume The Phoenix Legacy (Sword of the Lamb, Shadow of the Swan and House of the Wolf), as well as literary classics such as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The CD version of the latter includes four audio discs, as well as a fifth disc of bonus material which includes the original 1843 First Edition illustrations by John Leech (caricaturist) and a photo of Brick playing the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in a 1995 stage production of A Christmas Carol.

In October 2009, Brick compiled and released , a collection of short stories from famous authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley and more. In an innovative twist, every All Hallow’s Eve hence a new story by a new author will be added to the Gothic Horror library, giving listeners an ever-growing collection of classic horror on audio.

Brick cites as his favorite audiobook readings Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (released under the film adaptation's title, Blade Runner) and Budd Schulberg's What Makes Sammy Run? "I would have them back just so I could redo them year after year after year. Because they never get old for me."[6]

Stage and cinema

Brick spent 10 years with the LA-based traveling Shakespeare troupe Will and Company, performing for schools throughout California. He has appeared as Cyrano, Hamlet, and Macbeth in productions throughout the country. In 2005, he collaborated with author Orson Scott Card to adapt a collection of the author’s short stories for the stage in a production titled Posing as People.

In 2008, Brick appeared in "The Delivery," a short film from Stefan Rudnicki, Gabrielle DeCuir and Skyboat Films starring Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., Michael York, John Rubinstein, Stephanie Zimbalist, Harlan Ellison and Orson Scott Card, among others. The Delivery won First Place in Fantasy at the 2008 Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival.[7] The trailer for The Delivery can be viewed online. In 2010, Brick appeared as Agent Frank Donnolly in the independent film, Hit Parade, written and directed by comic book writer Joe Casey. The trailer for Hit Parade can be viewed online.[8] The DVD can be purchased on Amazon or watched via Amazon Online.[9]

Writing

In 2000, Brick was hired to adapt Arthur C. Clarke’s Rendezvous with Rama for the big screen by Morgan Freeman and Revelations Entertainment with David Fincher attached to direct.[10] Brick has written articles in a variety of comic book, science fiction and toy-related subjects for publications such as Wizard Magazine, ToyFare, Comics Buyer's Guide, Creative Screenwriting and others.

In 2012 Brick completed his first novel, a modern-day supernatural thriller based on an 18th-century murder in New England.[2] [11] He also wrote an instructional guide, Narrating Audiobooks by Scott Brick.[11]

Awards and honors

AudioFile named Brick a Golden Voice narrator.

Awards

YearTitleAwardResultRef.
2003 (2002) by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. AndersonAudie Award for Science FictionWinner[12]
2004Darwin's Children (2003) by Greg BearAudie Award for Science FictionFinalist[13]
(2003) by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. AndersonAudie Award for Science FictionFinalist
2006American Theocracy (2005) by Kevin PhillipsListen-Up Award for ReligionFinalist[14]
Cloud Atlas (2004) by David MitchellFinalist[15]
In Cold Blood (1966) by Truman CapoteListen-Up Award for True CrimeFinalist
Killer Instinct by Joseph FinderListen-Up Award for ThrillerFinalist
Shadow of the Giant (2005) by Orson Scott CardAudie Award for Science FictionFinalist
2007Botany of Desire (2001) by Michael PollanListen-Up Award for History & PoliticsFinalist
It’s Superman! by Tom DeHavenListen-Up Award for FantasyFinalist[16]
2008At First Sight by Stephen J. CannellListen-Up Award for ThrillerFinalist
by Lisa TuckerListen Up Award for FictionFinalist[17]
Dune (1965) by Frank HerbertAudie Award for Achievement in ProductionFinalist[18]
Dune (1965) by Frank HerbertAudie Award for Science FictionWinner
Dune (1965) by Frank HerbertAudie Award for Multi-Voiced PerformanceFinalist
Hellstrom's Hive (1973) by Frank HerbertListen Up Award for Science Fiction & FantasyFinalist
Paul of Dune (2008) by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. AndersonListen Up Award for Science Fiction & FantasyFinalist
Selections from Dreamsongs 1 (2003) by George R. R. MartinAudie Award for Science FictionFinalist
2009METAtropolis by John Scalzi, Elizabeth Bear, Jay Lake, Tobias Buckell, and Karl SchroederAudie Award for Original WorkFinalist[19]
2010No One Would Listen by Harry MarkopolosListen Up Award for NonfictionFinalist[20]
2011 by Miyamoto MusashiAudie Award for ClassicsFinalist[21]
2011Listen-Up Award for Audiobook Reader of the YearWinner
Mayday by Nelson DeMille and Thomas BlockListen-Up Award for FictionFinalist[22]
Moneyball (2003) by Michael LewisListen-Up Award for NonfictionWinner
No One Would Listen by Harry MarkopolosAudie Award for NonfictionFinalist
by Ron ChernowListen-Up Award for NonfictionFinalist
2013KJV Audio Bible, Pure Voice by Zondervan PublishingAudie Award for Faith-Based Fiction and NonfictionFinalist[23]
2014 by Brad MeltzerAudie Award for Thriller or SuspenseFinalist[24] [25]
METAtropolis: Green Space by Jay Lake, Elizabeth Bear, Karl Schroeder, Seanan McGuire, Tobias S. Buckell, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Ken ScholesAudie Award for Original WorkFinalist
Rip-Off! by John Scalzi, Jack Campbell, Mike Resnick, Allen Steele, Lavie Tidhar, Nancy Kress, and Gardner DozoisAudie Award for Original WorkFinalist
2015Dangerous Women by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois (eds.)Audie Award for Short Stories or CollectionsFinalist[26]
Report from Nuremberg: The International War Crimes Trial by Harold BursonAudie Award for Distinguished Achievement in Audio ProductionFinalist
2016Dead Wake by Erik LarsonAudie Award for Best Male NarratorFinalist[27]
Jurassic Park (1990) by Michael CrichtonAudie Award for Science FictionWinner[28]
Audie Award for Best Male NarratorFinalist
by Steve BerryAudie Award for Thriller or SuspenseWinner
Audie Award for Excellence in ProductionFinalist
by Brad MeltzerAudie Award for Thriller or SuspenseFinalist
2017The Last Tribe by Brad ManuelAudie Award for Best Male NarratorFinalist[29]
Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution by Nathaniel PhilbrickAudie Award for History or BiographyFinalist
2018Deep Storm (2007) by Lincoln ChildAudie Award for Excellence in Marketing Finalist[30]
Mississippi Blood by Greg IlesAudie Award for Thriller or SuspenseFinalist
2020Charlotte's Web (1952) by E. B. WhiteAudie Award for Middle Grade TitleWinner[31] [32]
by Brad Meltzer and Josh MenschAudie Award for History or BiographyFinalist
2021 by Brad Meltzer and Josh MenschAudie Award for History or BiographyFinalist[33]
by Lee Child and Andrew ChildAudie Award for Thriller or SuspenseFinalist
Squeeze Me by Carl HiaasenAudie Award for Best Male NarratorFinalist

"Best of" lists

YearTitleListRef.
2003No Second Chance (2003) by Harlan CobenAudioFile Best of Mystery & Suspense
Speaker of the Dead AudioFile Best of Science Fiction
2004AudioFile Best of Mystery & Suspense
Shattering Glass (2003) by Gail GilesALA Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults[34]
2005 (2005) by Nick HornbyBooklist Editors' Choice

Media

[35]
2006Acceleration (2005) by Graham McNameeALA Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults[36] [37]
2008In Defense of Food (2008) by Michael PollanAudioFile Best of Contemporary Culture
Lord Foul’s Bane AudioFile Best of Fantasy
Selections from DreamsongsAudioFile Best of Fantasy
2010 by Ron ChernowAudioFile Best of Biography & Memoir
2011Capitol GameAudioFile Best of Mystery & Suspense
2012HeistAudioFile Best of Mystery & Suspense
Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring HeroAudioFile Best of Contemporary Culture
2015Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the ‘Lusitania’ (2005) by Erik LarsonPublishers Weekly Best Nonfiction Audiobooks[38]
Jurassic Park (1990) by Michael CrichtonBooklist Editors' Choice

Audio for Adults

[39]
2016AudioFile Best of Science Fiction
AudioFile Best of Science Fiction & Fantasy
(2015) by Erik LarsonRUSA Listen List[40] [41] [42]
Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American RevolutionAudioFile Best of Biography & Memoir
2016Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania (2015) by Erik LarsonThe Listen List: Outstanding Audio Narration[43]

Bestselling audiobooks

YearTitleRef.
2001Valhalla Rising by Clive Cussler[44] [45]
2002 (2002) by Brad Meltzer[46]
2003White Death by Clive Cussler with Paul Kemprecos[47]
2004Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Legacy by Eric Van Lustbader[48] [49]
2005Hour Game by David Baldacci[50]
Night Fall by Nelson DeMille
2006 by Nicholas Evans[51]
by Brad Meltzer[52]
2007[53]
by Clive Cussler[54]
by Harlan Coben[55]
by Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos[56]
2008[57]
Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer[58]
Hold Tight by Harlan Coben[59]
Plague Ship by Clive Cussler with Jack Du Brul[60]
2009[61]
[62]
2010The Silent Sea by Clive Cussler with Jack Du Brul[63]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AudioFile Magazine Spotlight on Narrator Scott Brick . 2022-09-20 . AudioFile Magazine . en.
  2. http://scottbrickpresents.com/biography/ "Bio"
  3. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB109995102369967998 "Behind a Book on Tape Is a Good Dictionary And a Glass of Water"
  4. Web site: /404 . 2022-09-20 . Publishers Weekly.
  5. http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/audio-books/article/50012-the-2011-listen-up-awards.html Publishers Weekly's 2011 Listen-Up Awards
  6. http://www.emusic.com/features/spotlight/2008_200809-qa-scottbrick.html eMusic Q&A: Scott Brick - eMusic Spotlight
  7. http://filmfest.dragoncon.org/filmfest08awards.htm Dragon*Con 2008 Film Festival Awards Web Page
  8. http://www.screamingfrog.com/flash/HitParade.html Trailer for Hit Parade
  9. https://www.amazon.com/Hit-Parade-Jonathan-Browning/dp/B003JIVHSE Amazon page for Hit Parade
  10. Web site: Interview with Writer Scott Brick. Counting Down. en-US. dead. July 10, 2002. November 18, 2012. May 11, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090511171005/http://countingdown.com/movies/546768/news?item_id=931480.
  11. Web site: The Blender Girl. Healthy Blender Recipes. en-US. dead. June 2012. November 18, 2012. June 23, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120623044155/http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/pigs/top_pigs/scott_brick/.
  12. Web site: 2003 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  13. Web site: 2004 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  14. Web site: Howell . Kevin . Maughan . Shannon . 2007-01-01 . The 2006 Listen-Up Awards . 2022-09-20 . . en.
  15. Web site: 2006 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  16. Web site: Howell . Kevin . Maughan . Shannon . 2008-01-07 . The Listen Up Awards The Best Audios of 2007 . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  17. Web site: Howell . Kevin . 2009-01-05 . The Listen Up Awards: The Best Audios of 2008 . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  18. Web site: 2008 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  19. Web site: 2009 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  20. Web site: Sehgal . Parul . 2011-01-03 . The 2010 Listen-Up Awards . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  21. Web site: 2011 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  22. Web site: Boretz . Adam . 2011-12-30 . The 2011 Listen-Up Awards . 2022-09-20 . . en.
  23. Web site: 2013 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  24. Web site: 2014-02-18 . 2014 Audie Finalists Announced . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  25. Web site: 2014 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  26. Web site: 2015 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  27. Web site: 2016 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  28. Web site: Audie Award Finalists and Winners 2016 . 17 May 2019 . AudioFileMagazine.com . AudioFile Publications, Inc..
  29. Web site: 2017 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-22 . Audio Publishers Association.
  30. Web site: 2018 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-20 . Audio Publishers Association.
  31. Web site: 2020 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-20 . Audio Publishers Association.
  32. Web site: 2020-02-03 . 2020 Audie Awards Finalists Named . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  33. Web site: 2021 Audie Awards® . 2022-09-20 . Audio Publishers Association.
  34. Web site: 2010-02-18 . Shattering Glass Awards & Grants . 2022-09-22 . American Library Association.
  35. Web site: 2009-10-04 . 2005 booklist editors choice media Awards & Grants . 2022-09-22 . American Library Association.
  36. Web site: 2010-02-11 . Acceleration Awards & Grants . 2022-09-22 . American Library Association.
  37. Web site: Gilbert . Nichole . 2006-07-28 . YALSA announces 2006 Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  38. Web site: Coreno . Annie . 2016-01-08 . The Best Audiobooks of 2015 . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  39. Web site: 2016-01-01 . Booklist Editors' Choice: Audio for Adults, 2015 . 2022-09-20 . Booklist.
  40. Web site: 2016-03-01 . The Listen List: Outstanding Audio Narration, 2016 . 2022-09-22 . Booklist.
  41. Web site: 2016-01-14 . 2016 List . 2022-09-22 . Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) . en.
  42. Web site: Wood . Leighann . 2015-12-30 . 2016 Listen List: Outstanding Audiobook Narration for Adult Listeners revealed . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  43. Web site: 2016-03-01 . The Listen List: Outstanding Audio Narration, 2016 . 2022-09-20 . Booklist.
  44. Web site: 2011-11-05 . Audio Bestsellers . 2022-09-22 . . en.
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  52. Web site: Maughan . Shannon . 2006-10-02 . Audio Bestsellers/Fiction . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  53. Web site: Maughan . Shannon . 2007-03-26 . Audio Bestsellers/Fiction . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  54. Web site: Howell . Kevin . 2007-12-24 . Audio Bestsellers/Fiction . 2022-09-22 . . en.
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  56. Web site: Maughan . Shannon . 2007-07-30 . Audio Bestsellers/Fiction . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  57. Web site: 2009-02-23 . Audio Bestsellers/Fiction . 2022-09-20 . . en.
  58. Web site: Howell . Kevin . 2008-09-29 . Audio Bestsellers/Fiction . 2022-09-22 . . en.
  59. Web site: Howell . Kevin . 2008-04-28 . Audio Bestsellers/Fiction . 2022-09-22 . . en.
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