Charles Schneider has spent his life exploring the realms of the macabre with a mercurial, and sometimes, comedic twist. His weird horror stories gained recognition by connoisseurs and major creators in the horror genre, with the publication of The Mauve Embellishments, a collection of stories and art. This book is now as rare as the calculated title story in the collection.

His film work is filled with similar dark visions of odd dream-like places. Schneider's artwork matches this decadently playful aesthetic. In fact, he was chosen to paint the "death portraits" in the feature film ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL. As a character actor, his face and voice are equally distinct.

He edits books about obscure and forgotten aspects of popular culture, such as Burlesque Paraphernalia, published by Fantagraphics Books.

An interesting article about his years as a writer and director of Grand Guignol-inspired theatre may be read here:

http://www.worldheadpress.com/ezine7/