Raimbaut D’Aurenga (1147–1173) was the lord of Orange. He wrote poems in the troubadour milieu, of which thirty nine remain. He was a well-known poet in his short life, celebrated by his friends and other troubadours, and lived a decadent life before dying in a pandemic in 1173.

Brandon Brown's most recent book is Top 40 (Roof). He is a co-editor at Krupskaya books, helps organize the Hearts Desire reading series, and lives in Oakland.

Brandon Brown wrote Camels! in 2008 and TAXT press published it.