Signs of Life

SIGNS OF LIFE is actor/poet Michael Madsen's (Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, et al) first book of photography that chronicles his eye for the unusual: from the hotels, diners, and hip lounges to the vanishing small shops and businesses that have become an endangered species in today's sea of corporate logos. This book also captures the rusted, abandoned symbols of where life once was, hence the other signs of life. From cool haunts in Toronto such as: The Cadillac Lounge and The Silver Dollar Room, to the chilling and tragic locals of Texas to Terezin and the immensity of Bejing's Great Wall of China.

Featuring 78 original photos that were shot by Michael Madsen while on location, these photos have appeared at art exhibitions throughout the world.

35 new poetry selections are interspersed and contrast the visuals which once again prove Madsen as an accomplished and actualized American poet. This book follows the success of Madsen's 10 Year Anniversary Edition;The Complete Poetic Works of Michael Madsen, Vol I: 1995-2005. Madsen dedicates this book to the memory of his friend and Reservoir Dogs, co-star Chris Penn.