Signs of Life

by Michael Madsen

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 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 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.

Madsen dedicates this book to the memory of his friend and Reservoir Dog, co-star Chris Penn. This is a special Limited Edition release of this title.

Genres: Nonfiction

120 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 2006

About the author

Michael Søren Madsen was an American actor. In addition to his frequent collaborations with Quentin Tarantino—Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), The Hateful Eight (2015), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)—he was known for his appearances in films including WarGames (1983), The Natural (1984), The Doors (1991), Thelma & Louise (1991), Free Willy (1993), Species (1995), Donnie Brasco (1997), Die Another Day (2002), Sin City (2005), and Scary Movie 4 (2006). He played voice roles in various video games like Grand Theft Auto III (2001), Narc (2005), the Dishonored series (2012–2017), and Crime Boss: Rockay City (2023). Madsen had seven children including actor Christian Madsen.

Reviews

[Michael Naughton · Rating 5 out of 5]

We published this book in 2006. Michael dedicated this to Chris Penn who he worked with on Reservoir Dogs.