Rich RomanoRich Romano is an author, historian, and photographer with a passion for uncovering the forgotten corners of New Jersey and New York. Known for blending his original photographs with rich historical detail, Romano brings the past to life through bothwords and images. His first book, Forgotten New Jersey, explored the state's hidden history through a visual lens. In Death Island, he turns his focus to Roosevelt Island--once home to prisons, asylums, and smallpox hospitals--to uncover the chilling and complex layers of one of New York City's most overlooked landmarks. His next project explores the exclusive towns along the fabled Jersey Shore in the Ocean Access: Beachfront Towns series; volume 1 covers Monmouth & Ocean Counties, while volume 2 heads further south for Atlantic and Cape May Counties. When not researching or writing, Romano can be found exploring urban ruins and capturing hauntingly beautiful photos of the places history left behind. Read More Read Less