Wicked Baltimore: Now Available!
My latest book, Wicked Baltimore: Charm City Sin and Scandal, published by The History Press, is now available. You can order it here -- and I will sign your copy!
"Deny it if you will, but Wicked Baltimore speaks to our inherent thirst for sin, violence and intrigue. Plus, you might even learn something." - Urbanite Magazine
"Is it appropriate to call a collection of stories that celebrates Baltimore’s seedy underbelly charming? Living contrary to convention, with which Baltimoreans claim some expertise, can make a place more exciting, which adds to its appeal, and Wicked Baltimore is a charming collection of well-researched historical vignettes about the parts of Baltimore that make the city interesting." - Style Magazine
"Wicked Baltimore is sure to reveal and unearth a sordid, dark, mysterious, curious, and remarkable past to readers." - The Baltimore Examiner
"Thanks to a cast of lively characters and an ample selection of vintage photos, Wicked Baltimore's a great read with fascinating historical tidbits at every turn. The likes of Poe and Billie Holiday make requisite appearances, but it’s the Plug Uglies (the Westside street gang/political party), speakeasy denizens, and long-forgotten criminals that make things truly interesting." - Baltimore Magazine
"Deny it if you will, but Wicked Baltimore speaks to our inherent thirst for sin, violence and intrigue. Plus, you might even learn something." - Urbanite Magazine
"Is it appropriate to call a collection of stories that celebrates Baltimore’s seedy underbelly charming? Living contrary to convention, with which Baltimoreans claim some expertise, can make a place more exciting, which adds to its appeal, and Wicked Baltimore is a charming collection of well-researched historical vignettes about the parts of Baltimore that make the city interesting." - Style Magazine
"Wicked Baltimore is sure to reveal and unearth a sordid, dark, mysterious, curious, and remarkable past to readers." - The Baltimore Examiner
"Thanks to a cast of lively characters and an ample selection of vintage photos, Wicked Baltimore's a great read with fascinating historical tidbits at every turn. The likes of Poe and Billie Holiday make requisite appearances, but it’s the Plug Uglies (the Westside street gang/political party), speakeasy denizens, and long-forgotten criminals that make things truly interesting." - Baltimore Magazine
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Recent and Upcoming Events and Press
February 2012 - Baltimore Magazine reviewed WB Sunday, April 1, 2012 - Podcast I gave about Kate Warne, first female detective with HerStory of Chick History Friday, April 13, 2012 - 6-8pm - Young Preservationist's Happy Hour at the Brewer's Art with Baltimore Heritage and Read that City Monday, May 21, 2012 - Review in Baltimore's Style Magazine Sunday, September 30 - 12 - 7pm - Baltimore Book Festival, Author's Tent Tuesday, October 16 - 7pm - Arbutus Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library Would you like for me to talk at your store or for your group? Email me! Check out past events and press here. |
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Quick story from the book about the Belvedere Hotel in downtown Baltimore. It's one of the many fascinating places featured in the book. During Prohibition, you could still enjoy real "liquid bread" in the hotel's Owl Bar. Whenever the authorities were closing in, the bar's owners would still their owl's flashing eye-lights to alert the patrons inside. Instead of alcohol, everyone would be handed a glass of "near beer."
I'm also the author of The Jewish Community of Baltimore and am currently working on additional projects. Also on this site, you'll find examples of my artwork including paintings, drawings, and papercuts. Feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas you may have.
I'm also the author of The Jewish Community of Baltimore and am currently working on additional projects. Also on this site, you'll find examples of my artwork including paintings, drawings, and papercuts. Feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas you may have.
