At the age of ten, Charley Chase was singing and dancing on the street corners of Baltimore. Charley eventually became a local vaudeville attraction, but Baltimore could not contain the ambitious young man. After a brief, but memorable, stint in New York, Chase finally landed in Los Angeles in 1912. His timely arrival coincided with the birth of the film industry, and Charley Chase became a major force in the shaping of motion picture comedy.A human dynamo, Charley's talent and cre...

The Kidnapping Omnibus Collection: 29 Thrilling Books is an exquisite tapestry of intrigue, suspense, and literary craftsmanship, weaving together a myriad of voices to explore the compelling theme of abduction. This anthology spans a diverse array of styles and genres, from gripping mysteries to adventurous tales, each contributing to a nuanced exploration of the kidnapping motif. Standout narratives engage readers with their unique plots and vivid characterizations, inviting them into a ...

Recipient of three National Endowment for the Arts grants and with works exhibited at the prestigious Biennale de Paris, New York’s Whitney Museum, the de Menil Collection in Houston, and other venues, Bob “Daddy-O” Wade started “keeping it weird” in 1961 when he arrived in Austin with his ’51 custom Ford hot rod and his slicked-back hair. Primed to study art at the University of Texas, Wade’s coif and dragster earned him his trademark moniker, and the abstract, welded sculptures he fashio...