The Cadillac Man
The Cadillac Man is the pen name of a homeless white American writer who lived under the railroad viaduct in Astoria, Queens, New York City. His book, Land of the Lost Souls: My Life on the Streets describes his experiences living on the streets.[1] His notebooks have been excerpted in Esquire Magazine,[2] and his writings on street life have appeared in The New York Times.[3] A 2006 documentary about him[4] has appeared in 14 film festivals.[3] His work was part of the recommended readings for University of Pennsylvania urban studies students.[5] In December, 2015, he moved into an apartment in Astoria. [6]
Nickname
Cadillac Man does not publicly state his name,[3] but says his nickname comes from being hit by Cadillac cars on different occasions in 1994.[3]
References
- ↑ Land of the Lost Souls: My Life on the Streets
- ↑ The Story of Cadillac Man and the Land of the Lost Souls Esquire Magazine. May 1, 2005.
- 1 2 3 4 Sweeping Him Off His Street The New York Times Published: March 18, 2007
- ↑ Cadillac Man: Life Under the Viaduct Hells Kitchen Films, 2006.
- ↑ Urban Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania
- ↑ Famous homeless veteran gets a home in Astoria
Published works
- Cadillac Man (2009). Land of the Lost Souls: My life on the Streets. Bloomsbury USA. March 17, 2009. ISBN 978-1-59691-406-3
See also
External links
- Neighborhood Report New York Times, February 2005.
- Homeless Man Pens New Role as Film Star NY Daily News, July 2005.
- Judson Memorial Church Sermon New York, NY. 2005.