Rudolf Erich Raspe improbable", but wrote: "... the reader may be assured that this part of the narrative is founded on a fact of actual occurrence." Rudolf Erich Raspe Rudolf Erich Raspe (March 1736 – 16 November 1794) was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales, "" also known as "Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia", originally a satirical work with political aims. Raspe was born in Hanover, and baptised on 28 March 1736. He studied law and jurisprudence at
Jeff Raspe Runaways called, "Take It Or Leave It: A Tribute To The Queens of Noise, The Runaways". The album, while controversial, was critically lauded and featured performances by artists such as The Donnas, The Dandy Warhols and original Runaways singer Cherie Currie. Raspe is known to friends and fans as "Unkajeff." When not in the studio, he frequents local live music venues on the New Jersey Shore. Raspe has been quoted as saying “In other musical communities, you’re lucky to have four or five good bands come out of it every few years. In Asbury, you’ll have four or five good