Hundreds of rarely seen images by legendary photographer Lynn Goldsmith offer an intimate portrait of rock ’n’ roll icon Patti Smith during a transformative moment in her career.

 Images of Smith performing on stage combine with candid behind-the-scenes photographs and striking studio shoots to create a deeply personal look at the singer during her rise to fame. The photographs include Smith’s life-changing accident while on tour in 1977 and the aftermath, as well as closeup, empathetic portraits that reveal Smith’s self-assurance, her defiance of cultural norms, and her effortless poise.

This poignant visual narrative is punctuated throughout by Smith’s original poetry and song lyrics.

This book is both a glimpse into a fabled time in music history, documenting a young artist creating what turned out to be a revolutionary work, as well as a celebration of an enduring partnership between two close friends who continue to be creative collaborators to this day. 

Photographer: Lynn Goldsmith
Author: Patti Smith
Publisher: Rizzoli
Pages: 320pp
Size: 8.25 x 11.25 x 1
Notes: hardcover
Release Date: October 22, 2024
ISBN: 978-0847874088