R. Marcano was born in the Bronx, New York, attended James Monroe High School and graduated in 1962. After high school, at the age of 17, Rich enlisted in the United States Air Force. He met his co-author, D. Davidson, while stationed in South Korea in 1963. Rich resides in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife Frances. He has two children, Erica and Lance. NOTE* Sadly, Rich Marcano passed away in November 2023. D. Davidson was born in New Jersey. In his early years, he grew up in Sunnyside, Queens, N.Y., and attended P.S. 150. Dan moved to Farmingville, Long Island, in 1955. After high school, at age 17, Dan enlisted in the United States Air Force. He met his co-author, R. Marcano, while stationed in South Korea in 1963. Presently, D. Davidson resides with his wife, Kathy, in San Tan Valley, Arizona. The couple has three sons, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.