Patti Smith is a writer, performer, and visual artist renowned for her revolutionary merging of poetry and rock music in the 1970s. Her work is characterized by a distinctive voice that blends literary depth with an energetic artistic expression. Beyond music, Smith also engages in visual arts and writing, continuously pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. Her creations delve into themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in art and life.
Through inspiring anecdotes about her son Christopher, born with Down syndrome, the memoir explores life lessons and personal transformation. Patti Smith, a former attorney and life coach, reflects on her journey as a recovering perfectionist and overachiever. Her stories highlight the joys and challenges of motherhood while emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfection. Outside of writing, she enjoys traveling and cherishes moments with her six exceptional children.
This trade publication of Before Easter After offers a broader audience access to a previously limited edition work that was priced at $1,000. It presents an opportunity for readers to explore the themes and artistry of the original edition, now available in a more accessible format.
Nur auf den ersten Blick irritierend: Wie bei seinen schwarzweißen Akten und Portraits ging es Mapplethorpe auch bei den Blumen um die perfekt stilisierte Pose, die absolute Klarheit der Komposition und das erotische Drama. Unseren 1990, ein Jahr nach seinem Tod erschienenen Band, der – auch das untypisch – ausschließlich Farbaufnahmen enthält, bieten wir jetzt als gebundene Sonderausgabe wieder an.
Are you settling for a life of status quo results? Feeling empty and uninspired? Do you believe you have much more to contribute, but don't know what that looks like or where to begin? In What Am I To Do Now?, Patti Smith shares her Seven Step System to Ignite You. This transformational guide will help you create an inspired, focused, and actionable life plan that will serve as your compass in your what's next evolution. In these pages, Patti shares her personal journey and those of others who have inspired her Through real-life examples, she'll show you how to empower yourself through your setbacks to create a vision-driven life. Well, get ready to hit "reset" and experience the unimaginable!
A deeply moving and brilliantly idiosyncratic visual book of days by the
National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids and M Train. More than 365
images chart Smith's singular aesthetic - inspired by her wildly popular
Instagram In 2018, without any plan or agenda for what might happen next,
Patti Smith posted her first Instagram photo: her hand with the simple message
Hello Everybody! Known for shooting with her beloved Land Camera 250, Smith
started posting images from her phone including portraits of her kids, her
radiator, her boots, and her Abyssinian cat, Cairo. Followers felt an
immediate affinity with these miniature windows into Smith's world,
photographs of her daily coffee, the books she's reading, the graves of
beloved heroes - William Blake, Dylan Thomas, Sylvia Plath, Simone Weil,
Albert Camus. Over time, a coherent story of a life devoted to art took shape,
and more than a million followers responded to Smith's unique aesthetic in
images that chart her passions, devotions, obsessions, and whims. Original to
this book are vintage photographs: anniversary pearls, a mother's keychain,
and a husband's Mosrite guitar. Here, too, are never-before-seen photos of
life on and off the road, train stations, obscure cafes, a notebook always
nearby. In wide-ranging yet intimate daily notations, Smith shares dispatches
from her travels around the world. With 365 photographs, taking you through a
single year, A Book of Days is a new way to experience the expansive mind of
the visionary poet, writer, and performer. Hopeful, elegiac, playful - and
complete with an introduction by Smith that explores her documentary process -
A Book of Days is a timeless offering for deeply uncertain times, an
inspirational map of an artist's life.
After a series of New Year's concerts in San Francisco in 2016, Patti Smith embarks on a year of solitary wandering along the Santa Cruz coast. Unbound by time, she invites us into her personal wonderland, guided by signs, including a whimsical talking sign reminiscent of the Cheshire Cat. February marks the beginning of a surreal lunar year filled with unexpected twists, mischief, and profound sorrow. Embracing the spirit of the year of the monkey, Smith—ever curious and reflective—navigates the complexities of loss, aging, and the shifting political landscape in America.
Her journey spans the Western landscape and her own dreams, taking her from Southern California to the Arizona desert, a Kentucky farm where she supports a friend in crisis, and the hospital room of a cherished mentor. This haunting memoir artfully blends fact and fiction, capturing the essence of her experiences with poetic finesse. Amidst grief and disillusionment, Smith offers readers her wisdom, humor, and a resilient hope for a better world as she approaches a new decade in her life. Illustrated with her signature Polaroids, this work stands as a moving and original touchstone for our turbulent times.
Let Go of the Past--Embrace Your Second ChanceYou have a destiny . You may have lost sight of it, opened a wrong door, taken a misleading path, but it's there--you haven't missed your chance! Yet it can be hard to see, hard to find, when the only things in front of you are challenging circumstances, lost opportunities, or overwhelming obstacles. But there is hope!With warmth and insight, Pat Smith shares the truths she and other women have learned on their own journeys from heartache to hope. She encourages and empowers you to recommit to the destiny God has for you in life, love, work, and faith. She also shows how to let go of what's holding you back, reinvent yourself, and rediscover your purpose and joy. There is a second chance waiting for you--it's time to celebrate your new life!
