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Kurt Boone and Greg Ulgade have a nice softback book coming out soon called "Messenger Poet". Kurt's poetry along with Ugalde's work come together to form a nice 52-page book with full-color illustrations.

Here's a little about the two authors:

Kurt Boone has been a foot messenger for over 13 years. He has written about messenger life in numerous books. He been feature in the New York Times and New York Daily News. Most recently he launch Kurt Boone Signature messenger bags with Seagull Bags.Visit his website at www.kurtboonebooks.com

Greg Ugalde has been a bicycle messenger over 10 years. He is consider the premier messenger world street artist. His illustrations were feature in “New York Alleycats” photography by Amy Bolger. Used for promotional materials by Body Glove, Manhattan Portage, the 13th Annual Cycle Messenger World Championships and his illustrations has also been used by Timbuk 2, Chrome Messenger Bags, Puma and Brooks Saddles. Visit his website at www.cyclehawk.com.

The book will be available shortly for $16.95