"A moving, brave, unflinching, and loving light shined on those who live among us in the shadows." 

"Devastatingly beautiful, brutally honest, a soul-stirring journey."

"A riveting, relentless look at one of our major failures as humans." 

"In a day and age (and in this town and this business) where our lives (consciousnesses) are flooded with visual stimuli in every moment and every media, these images stopped me in my tracks." 

"This poetic journey from the depths of isolation to the heights of unconditional love is a majestic expression of how one individual can make a difference."

"An intimate portrait of humanity in the rubble of a society in decline."

"Watson's deeply felt reflections on his friends and interactions show how much more we all might gain from not only seeing, but embracing, our unhoused neighbors."  

"Through the captivating prose of Kim Watson's masterpiece, the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles comes alive, revealing the intricate threads that humanize its diverse inhabitants and transform a city of strangers into a chorus of interconnected souls." 

Through poignant narratives and evocative visuals, Watson unravels the complex lives, struggles, and resilience of individuals within the homeless community. The vivid imagery lays bare the day-to-day challenges, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding rather than judgment.

"Kim Watson's visionary images are augmented by the revealing stories he shares in his fierce book, Trespass." 

"Kim Watson connects, gets people to open up, and reveals the web of emotions, struggles, and triumphs of people who call the street, tents, or RVs home."

"Trespass is a graphic view of homelessness in LA's Skid Row that forces us to face an uncomfortable truth and does not allow us to turn away." 

"In sharing portraits of unhoused citizens of L.A., and telling their stories, Kim Watson reminds us that we are all the heroes we've been waiting for and that no gesture made in kindness and compassion is ever too small." 

"There is no 'them' in this book; it's about us, as a people and a society, and Trespass is the bridge that connects us all."  

"These images and text are visceral, very thought-provoking, and timely as we attempt to come to grips with the issue of homelessness and our shared humanity." 

"Trespass forces us to confront the faces and suffering of some of the countless individuals who make up our unhoused communities."  

"Watson's images reflect the utmost respect for his subjects, never turning away amid unimaginable despair--wildly heartbreaking and affirming all at once--an invitation to recognize ourselves as we reflect on others."

"Via Kim's lens, a form of artistic activism, he is assuring our unhoused family they are being seen. And ensuring that the rest of us, too, don't continue to look away."

"With a delicate sincerity and intentional focus, the writer and photographer, Kim Watson, provides glimpses, that produce volumes of insight into an American phenomenon that has yet to be properly addressed. Our problem with the wealthy starts with the challenges of the poor."

"At a time when so many are tired of seeing homelessness in their communities, near their homes, and in the places that they go, this is a beautiful reminder that these are our neighbors too."

Watson's deep compassion and kindness echo throughout the book and come across genuinely in both word and image.

Kim Watson's compassion and love for humanity leaps off the page and urges us all to care more.