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Darryl Vidal

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Darryl Vidal is an author, educator, martial arts grandmaster, and publisher whose lifelong mission is to educate, inspire, and preserve the stories that shape America. As the founder of Crane Books LLC, Darryl leads a hybrid publishing company dedicated to helping new authors bring their fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books to life. His catalog includes works on American history, education, and personal development—each written or published with the goal of sparking curiosity and pride in learning.

Darryl is also the co-author of Backstage: Behind the Curtains with the Greatest Entertainers of the 20th Century with Marty Harrell, a captivating first-hand account of the golden age of music and the legends who defined it. Together, they ...more

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	BACKSTAGE - Behind the Curtains with the Greatest Entertainers of the 20th Century - 2nd Edition by Darryl Vidal (Goodreads Author), Martin Harrell 4.95 avg rating — 22 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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