Patti Smith : An Unauthorized Biography
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Book Overview
If anyone in rock & roll has lived a life that divides neatly into chapters, it's godmother of punk Patti Smith. In her own words, a "gawky and homely... real nervous and sickly" little girl, she... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0684823632
ISBN13:9780684823638
Release Date:September 1999
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.37 lbs.
Dimensions:9.5" x 1.0" x 6.5"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Totally engrossing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I have been an enormous fan of Patti Smith's since 1975. This book shows that my hero isn't perfect, and that makes me love her even more. She had a dream and was willing to do what was needed to make it happen. She grew, she got married and was happy, and has re-emerged with more to say, and new ways to say it. Patti Smith is beyond a goddess, she is beyond rock star, she is above "punk high priestess". She is an artist, a poet and a messenger in the purest sense. Read this book if you want an unbiased view. Read "Complete" if you want Patti's thoughts. Read her books if you want to know her inside and out, but even then, how can you catch the wind?
Interesting, if somewhat uneven
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Never dull, if sometimes uneven in quality. The truth, and memory are ever subjective. Great photos. Despite the hoopla surrounding its release, it's worth a read.
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