Phoenix

by Ryan Adams

"Ryan Adams writes with equal parts precision and recklessness; the blood he draws from the text is easily as unnerving as its unapologetic tenderness. He is proof that poetry will find its writer."—Mary-Louise Parker, actress

"Ryan Adams has written a passionate, arresting, and entertaining book of verse. Fans are going to love it, and newcomers will be pleased and startled by his intensity and originality."—Stephen King, on Infinity Blues

Ryan Adams' third and best poetry volume reveals his growth as a writer, as well as his flexibility and range. The nuanced verses are filled with both profound levity and shocking intensity.

Ryan Adams has recorded multiple international hit albums with his band the Cardinals, including Cardinology, Heartbreaker, Gold, and Easy Tiger. He is also the author of two best-selling volumes of poetry, Infinity Blues and Hello Sunshine, both published by Akashic. He lives in Los Angeles, CA, with his wife, actress Mandy Moore.

220 pages, Hardcover

About the author

David Ryan Adams is an American alt-country/rock singer-songwriter. Raised by his mother and grandmother, Adams dropped out of school at age 16 and performed with several local bands before moving to Raleigh and forming the band Whiskeytown. Three albums and five years later, Adams went solo, releasing Heartbreaker in 2000. A longtime resident of New York City, Adams is probably best known for his song "New York, New York", which appeared on his 2001 release Gold. He has since released four more solo albums and three albums and one EP with backing band The Cardinals. His latest release, the EP Follow The Lights, was released on October 23, 2007.

Adams has also produced albums by Jesse Malin and Willie Nelson and contributed to the albums of artists, including Toots and the Maytals, Beth Orton, The Wallflowers, Jesse Brand, Minnie Driver, Counting Crows, America and Cowboy Junkies. He also appeared on CMT's Crossroads with Elton John.