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This 10 year Anniversary Special Edition of Michael Madsen's poetry is six books in one: The Complete Works includes previously unavailable books: "Beer, Blood & Ashes," "Eat the Worm," and "Burning in Paradise"--plus, now out of print "A Blessing of the Hounds" and "46 Down: A Book of Dreams & Other Ramblings," in addition to new selections from "When Pets Kill," with over 50 photos. ... Read more

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Definitely worth reading
I never read poetry and I am not a fan of Michael Madsen as an actor per se. But I'm so glad I've discovered his writing. Michael Madsen doesn't describe himself as a writer, more a "recorder of life". Stuck in another city while making a movie and away from his family, he writes a lot about trivial daily stuff and sometimes more philosophical thoughts. For me, he's the best though at writing about boredom. His little stories can make you laugh or move you, and they are so striking and vivid that they make you feel that you are, as well, stuck in a hotel somewhere with bright neon lights outside, and you've just run out of whiskey. I'm not giving 5 stars because some of his stories are plain and ordinary, just like real life. But most of them will stay with you for a long time.

Great!
While reading a bio on Michael Madsen, I learned he had written some poetry.I had no idea how his writing style would be and since the library did not have this book - I went ahead and bought it.I was pleasantly surprised.I love his style of writing - it is like a window into his world.His poetry is very autobiographical and very insightful too.

Gritty, but entertaining
His poetry is as gruff as he is, but I found myself reading his poems compulsively.

Madsen has some real talent
I've always thought that Madsen was one of the most underrated actors ever, and now he's definitely an underrated writer as well. I'm still waiting for him to get what he deserves. I've really enjoyed this book, and just reading it let's you into his life and adventures. You share in his joy and his pain. Looking for an interesting read, get this book.

Can I just say WOW
I have always been a fan of Michael Madsen in the movies, so I thought why not when I saw this book.I haven't read to far in yet, I just got it the other day.It takes a poetry to a whole new level.Its really eye opening.I know most people think of celebs as entertainment and that's about it.This book will show you that celebs are people just like everyone else.Michael talks about everything in this book, from times with prositutes, to movies, to sad times to missing his wife, and everything in between.
It's a really great book
I would reccomend it even it you aren't a Madsen fan but then again how can you not be a Madsen fan. ... Read more

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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. This is a special Limited Edition release of this title. ... Read more

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A vibrantly distinctive compilation that smoothly fuses art, life, experience, and at the close, the tragic site of Terezin.
Actor and poet Michael Madsen presents Signs of Life, a stunning blend of full-color photography and free-verse poetry. Featuring a full-color photographs of unusual signs from hotels, diners, lounges, small businesses, and more, Signs of Life enhances the brilliant glimpses of Americana with scattering of free-verse poems, many of them about life on the road. A vibrantly distinctive compilation that smoothly fuses art, life, experience, and at the close, the tragic site of Terezin. "Terezin": We went to the camp today, / A place of death and horror, / A place like no other I've ever been. // Surviving. Alone. Lost and forgotten. / Left for dead - // Work will set you free: Arbeit Macht Frei ... Read more

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American Badass follows the success of The Complete Poetic Works of Michael Madsen, Vol I: 1995-2005 (c. 2005 13 Hands Publications) and Signs of Life ( c. 2006 13 Hands Publications). This is Madsens anticipated eighth book of new poetry selections which features never before seen candid celebrity shots and badass photos from his movies off and on the sets.Madsen dedicates this book to the memory of his friend and Kill Bill co-star David Carradine. ... Read more

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Badass & Poetry?
Who would have thought that Michael Madsen's turbulent soul possessed a spirituality that was so searching?Carradine's prologue sums up Madsen.Madsen's poem about Carradine reminds me of a poem written by another Badass who lived 3,000 years ago.That Badass killed a giant, cut off his head, and hung it on a pole outside his hut.And he also wrote a eulogy about his dead brother, Jonathan.Madsen and King David both emote over separations, memories, loss, grief, and God's will.Madsen's poetry is about his personal feelings through his life's experiences - not just about a flower or a rainbow's place in God's creation.He is personal yet abstract.Not every icon opens himself up to the public as Madsen has.I hope he gets back with Tarantino and makes more movies with him - good scripts please. ... Read more

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Shocked and Thrilled...
I came across this book and snatched it up right away.I've always been a huge fan of Madsen's and never knew he wrote. When I picked this up and started reading it I couldn't believe this was the same man we all know from the movies! This is just beautifuly written poetry that few have matched in our day and age, let alone an actor.I would say he should be listed as a writer, then an actor... and that's saying a lot because I LOVE his acting.Go get this book now!!!

Critique of the critics of the critics
Putting aside all of the ad hominem attacks--I never got beat up by a Michael Madsen tough guy in grade school, nor do I write poetry in iambic pentameter, nor do I consider myself an intellectual or pseudo-intellectual--you guys are just plain wrong. Madsen's writing is awful. Sometimes it takes more GUTS to acknowledge that a completed work belongs in your sock drawer and not in the bookstore.

If indeed Madsen's book is found in the hands of "people in the gutter," then there must not be very many "people in the gutter." As of today, his book ranks 881,837 in sales, just ahead of "Tenant-in-common ownership expands 1031 exchange opportunities.

Most authors aren't trying to win the Pulitzer either. But millions of people read some of those authors. There's a reason why no one is reading Madsen. I assume you can figure it out.

Critique of the critics
I find it laughable that the pumans who write the most negative comments hide behind "A Reader" ie the "fifth grade teacher." Is it that they don't want to risk a rekindling memory of, as mentioned in another review, an ass kickin at the hands of a thespian like Michael Madsen. Look he didn't construct that book hoping to appease and enlighten you pseudo-intellectuals out there in Pulitzer Prize land, this is obvious.What he has done though is put his very most personal thoughts into words and had the GUTS to publish them for all to enjoy, or in some of your cases which don't amount to anything, criticize.

HYSTERICAL!!!
This "poet" writes so poorly that the book makes for a great laugh. In fact, I can't remember reading anything so funny. At a recent gathering, my friends and I took turns doing dramatic readings of his work, until we were all laughed out. His poems are forced, trite, cliche and just plain stupid. There isn't a single enlightening thought in this whole book.

Please
Maybe I receieved a different copy of Madsen's book than the rest of the reviewers out there.My version contains some of the worst poetry I've ever read, and that includes the scrawlings of the fifth grade class that I teach. Sophomoric, trite and forced - his writing is so bad that most of it is just laughable.

Madsen makes frequent use of lists in his book, and here's mine in his honor:

Number of poets I've encountered who are worse than Madsen: ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American road movie starring two female leads. Directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri, the film's plot revolves around Thelma and Louise's escape from their troubled, caged lives. It stars Geena Davis as Thelma and Susan Sarandon as Louise, and co-stars Harvey Keitel as a sympathetic detective trying to trace them as they go on the run after killing a rapist. Michael Madsen plays the role of Louise's boyfriend. Brad Pitt (in his first significant role in a major Hollywood film) plays a parolee robber. Thelma & Louise became an instant critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1991, and receiving six Academy Award nominations, winning one for Best Original Screenplay. Both Sarandon and Davis were nominated for their roles in the same category. ... Read more

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actors are poets, too
Okay, here is a collectible for all lovers of Michael Madsen films or poetry! His first book of poetry, tres rare, first edition. I don't really know poetry that well, but what I have read looks terrific. And this is Mr. Michael Madsen, the actor, folks! Very collectible and hot!!

And he had the taste to do this up right: slick covers, great design, bright white pages. ... Read more

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This workbook, which can be used in conjunction with either the textbook or an atlas, features the base maps from the book, printed in blank and white. The workbook contains a political and physical base map for every region in the book, along with a list of key map items for the region at hand. ... Read more

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Autobiographical narrative poetry from movie star Michael Madsen. 185 pages of tough yet compassionate work from the star of films such as Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, 44 Minutes and many others. Introduction by Quentin Tarantino. Illustrated with photographs from Madsen's private collection. ... Read more

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MR. BLONDE IS A "BLESSING IN DISGUISE!"
I bought this book at Borders last year and attended a reading/signing with Michael Madsen. It's great on the page, but it's even better on stage!!! When Madsen reads his poetry in his trademark raspy voice, he just grabs you by the ears and leaves listeners hanging on his every word (this book is also availble on Spoken Word CD--BUY IT!). If you ever get a chance check him out at a local signing... it's worth the trip! "A Blessing of the Hounds" yields some great poetry, intimate photos and a rare glimpse into a complex entertainment personality. I especially liked "Sinatraless" and "Virginia." Madsen's poetry is existential at times, humorous at other times-- he gets you thinking. He's a rebel like Rimbaud.

Mr. Blonde is not such a bad guy afterall... or is he? READ THE BOOK! ... Read more

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Madsen's latest effort. The book is divided into two sections. The first is straight autobiographical narrative poetry. The second is dream sequences that took place over a year. Introduction by David Carradine of Kill Bill fame. Illustrated with many photographs from madsen's personal and professional life. ... Read more

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Eating Those Eggs
Michael Madsen's poems are evocative and real. He holds nothing back and discards devices, contrivances and coherence in presenting his thoughts. My favorite work is his poem (or perhaps he would refer to it as a rambling) titled "Movies."

Here are a few excerpts:

"Marlon Brando finding the dead Pigeons on his roof.
Gloria Swanson walking down those fu-king stairs and
Bette Davis testing the weight of a rifle."

The ending is poetry/ramblery at its most powerful. It captures how all of us are on journeys in our lives, but only few are famous:

"We are all on the run.
From the richest Maharajah
to the lowest, dirty, stinking pedophile.
The big, the wrong, the last, the found,
the forgotten, the remembered,
the free and all the long timers.

All on the run,
one way or another.

Yesterday I was the answer to 46 Down
in a crossword puzzle
in the L.A. Times."

Madsen brings his keen insightful vision to record our common movie-going experience using a confessional type of experimental prose that becomes a becomes a wild mixture of abrupt confessions, lyrical perceptions, disjointed observations, and ironic asides:

"Tim Roth as the only interesting money and
Harry Dean walking and making Paris, Texas. Watching
Paul Newman eating those eggs."

I highly recommend picking up this book as well as "Signs of Life" or his complete collection "Volume 1: 1995-2005."

46 Down: A Book of Dreams & Other Ramblings
Actor Michael Madsen has been compared to as "today's Robert Mitchum." I would go so far as to say he is also "today's Charles Bukowski." The poetry featured in "46 Down" continues to capture the same intense, introspective and honest writing. Highlighted poems are: "Forgivness," "Goodbye Buk," "Bitch," and "The Doer." He still can walk the walk... and talk the talk!

I would also recommend "A Blessing of the Hounds." ... Read more