Levy, Aidan

Patti Smith on Patti Smith: Interviews and Encounters

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ISBN 13:
9780912777009
author:
Levy, Aidan
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Chicago Review Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
544
Dimensions:
22.8 x 0.6 x 15.2 centimeters (0
Genre:
Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Music,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£23.72

Description

Patti Smith's interview archive serves as a compelling collection of profound and reflective moments in the life of one of the most insightful and provocative artists working today. Initially, interviewing Patti Smith was a censorship liability due to her contemptuous disregard for staid rules of decorum. This compendium brings together a selection of these candid conversations, offering a unique insight into the artist's thoughts on art, poetry, and life. Smith's unflinching optimism and bohemian intellectualism are evident throughout the archive, as she shares her views on everything from Lorca to Blake, and beyond. With no respect for traditional boundaries or conventions, Patti Smith on Patti Smith is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an artist who has consistently pushed the limits of what is possible. Through these interviews, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Smith's creative process and her enduring influence on generations of artists and fans alike.

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