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This book will resonate with readers interested in arts and culture, particularly those who appreciate poetic memoirs, artistic journeys, and intimate explorations of grief and friendship.
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See moreBefore the National Book Award-winning Just Kids, Patti Smith addressed the life and passing of her intimate friend, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
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Through the linked pieces of The Coral Sea, Patti Smith honours her comrade-in-arms Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989). She tells the story of a man on an ocean journey to see the Southern Cross, who is reflecting on his life and fighting the illness that is consuming him. Metaphoric and dreamy, this tale of transformation arises from Smith's knowledge of Mapplethorpe—from a young man to a mature artist; his close relationship with patron and friend, Sam Wagstaff; his years surviving AIDS; and his ascent into death.
The Coral Sea is Smith's lyrically compelling recasting of her grief to recapture Mapplethorpe's life in the past and his future in his art. Rich in evocative details, it shows the man beneath the persona.
This edition features a new introduction and new material by Smith.
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William S. Burroughs praises Patti Smith for her lyrical prowess, noting that she 'rings the bell of pure poetry,' a testament to the book's evocative and poetic nature.
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ISBN: 9780393341355
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 January 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Illustration: 7 black-and-white photographs
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 120g
Pages: 96
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Patti Smith is a poet, performer, visual artist, and author of the National Book Award-winning memoir Just Kids. She has twelve albums, has had numerous gallery shows, and continues to give concerts of her music and poetry. Her books include Early Work, The Coral Sea, Witt, Babel, Auguries of Innocence, Woolgathering, Land 250, Trois, and many others. She lives in New York.
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