Photo by Lindsay Usich

“‘Born Villain’ is the title of the new Marilyn Manson album. While looking to experiment in unlikely collaborations, I met Shia, and we spent a long night at my studio. After seeing ‘Maniac,’ his short film, which is somewhat inspired by ‘Man Bites Dog,’ I was astonished by his directing ability. So I shared quite a few of my favorite inspirations in art, literature, and obviously…film. I was impressed with how Shia digested my world, and made what I’d like to think, is both an homage and a mockery of the history of Cinema. We ended up writing a short film, and just recently released a trailer. The score is from my new album, and is, in the words of Macbeth, ‘full of sound and fury.’

I find the idea of a yawning MGM lion far more interesting than a roaring one.

You ask why we did this?

‘No reason.’“

Come meet the love child of unlikely collaborators Shia LaBeouf and Marilyn Manson as they share their journey. The two come together for a one time only book signing and premiere screening at:

Hennessey + Ingalls
Space 15 Twenty
1520 N Cahuenga Blvd. Suite 8
LA, CA 90028

Official book signing and meet and greet on Thursday, September 1 from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm followed by premiere viewing of BORN VILLAIN at 10:15 pm.

**FIRST COME FIRST SERVED **

Please note that this is a PRIVATE event and you MUST pre-order your numbered, limited edition photo book featuring the short film starring Marilyn Manson and directed by Shia LaBeouf in advance in order to attend.

Click here to pre-order your copy now.

Only 150 copies are available to the public and an advance purchase entitles you plus a guest to attend.

Due to the nature of the film, the screening will only be open to persons of 18 years and older.

“Locals Rule. I think. Odd, living in L.A all my life and taking for granted my environment, my city.
But one night, just a few months ago, I bumped into Marilyn Manson at one of my locals and together we crawled the city a bit; where he lived, where I lived, where we ate and drank and were we have been entertained. We traveled the roads to those places on streets that had become too familiar. And then I reflected back on that brief journey and traced that trip (with photographs). I connected buildings and streets, freeways, storefronts and trees with a BORN VILLAIN at my side. Here it is but with a little mood music to set my mood.”

—Shia LaBeouf

For more about the book and DVD, visit thecampaignbook.com

I wanted this painting to be the hand that once waved goodbye, now waving hello to a new life.

This painting is being auctioned to raise money for the Damien Echols Defense Fund.