A beverage professional, passionate student of gastronomy, and lifelong seeker, Arthur Black has spent years exploring the worlds of wine, food, spirits, service, and philosophy.

His journey has taken him from the American Midwest to vineyards, tasting rooms, and cultural experiences around the world. Along the way, he has learned from remarkable people, questioned established conventions, and developed a deep appreciation for the connections between flavor, memory, and human experience.

Writing as Arturo Negro, Arthur brings that same curiosity and candor to the page. His voice is direct, unconventional, and unapologetically human.

Wine Pairing for Prison Food is the result: a book that turns an unexpected chapter of his life into an invitation to learn, laugh, reflect, and appreciate the experience of being alive.