Smith, Patti
The Coral Sea
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393341355
- author:
- Smith, Patti
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 93
- Dimensions:
- 13.9 x 0.8 x 18.5 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Coral Sea by Patti Smith A poignant and deeply personal tribute to her friend and fellow artist Robert Mapplethorpe. In this moving work, Patti Smith reflects on their shared experiences, from the early days of their artistic partnership to Mapplethorpe's struggles with illness and his eventual passing. Through a series of evocative and dreamlike vignettes, Smith explores the complexities of Mapplethorpe's life, revealing the man beneath the persona. This beautifully crafted book is a powerful exploration of grief, loss, and the enduring power of art to transcend time and mortality. This edition features a new introduction and additional material by Patti Smith, offering a fresh perspective on her friend and fellow artist.