Robert Schnakenberg (born March 19, 1969), also known as Nguyen van Foch, is the author of more than a dozen books, including
Sci-Fi Baby Names,
Secret Lives of Great Authors, and
The Encyclopedia Shatnerica (an A-to-Z reference about the life and career of William Shatner).
Christopher Walken A-to-Z, a similarly formatted book about the actor Christopher Walken, was published in October of 2008. In May of 2008, Schnakenberg/van Foch launched "Schnakworld," an official website designed to embody what he called his "unique approach to living."