#2826

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Just kids

Book • 2006

In 'Just Kids,' Patti Smith recounts her formative years and her deep, enduring relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe.

The book is a vivid portrayal of their lives as young artists in New York City during the late 1960s and 1970s.

It captures their struggles, ambitions, and the vibrant cultural scene they were part of, including encounters with iconic figures like Andy Warhol, Allen Ginsberg, and Sam Shepard.

The memoir is a tribute to their artistic collaboration, their personal growth, and the city that shaped them.

Smith's writing is poetic, candid, and filled with a sense of nostalgia, making the book a powerful and moving read.

Mentioned by

Sarah Poniatowski

Elizabeth Currid-Halkett

Jason Heidemann

Rebecca Buchanan

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Seth Godin

as the author of the best audiobook ever recorded.

Seth Godin on Marketing, Meaning, and the Bibs We Wear

Mentioned by Jessica Hische as a source of inspiration for her artistic process.

How to see like a designer: The hidden power of typography and logos | Jessica Hische (Lettering Artist, Author)

Mentioned by

Seth Godin

as the single best audiobook ever recorded, focusing on love, loss, and art.

#376: How Seth Godin Manages His Life — Rules, Principles, and Obsessions (Repost)

Recommandé par

Sarah Poniatowski

pour sa belle histoire d'amour et d'amitié dans le New York des années 60-70.

#449 - Sarah Poniatowski - Maison Sarah Lavoine - Remettre le beau au centre de sa vie : comment réinventer son intérieur

Mentioned by

Betsy Lerner

as one of the memoirs she worked on as an agent and editor.

Finding Your Voice, Writing Across Genre And Loving Book Marketing With Betsy Lerner

Mentioned by

Peter Wolf

as a book capturing a moment in time without focusing on her band.

Episode 1645 - Peter Wolf

Mentioned by

Maria Popova

as the performer of Rebecca Elson's poem, "Let There Always Be Light Searching for Dark Matter."

Universe In Verse

Mentioned by

Seth Godin

as an example of a work of art that changed at least one person profoundly.

#1: Seth Godin – Art, freelancing, building a personal brand, and the problem with being authentic

Mentioned by

Chuck Bryan

, discussing her book about her time with Robert Mapplethorpe and her story about Bob Dylan.

The Chelsea Hotel

Erwähnt von Frederik Schwilden als Beispiel für eine junge Frau vom Land, die nach New York kommt, um sich selbst zu finden.

Ist Moral nur noch ein Lifestyle Accessoire? (m. Frédéric Schwilden)

Mentioned by

Shelly Brisbin

when discussing books she has read by Patti Smith.

758: I'm Glad You Have This Sketch to Enjoy

Mentioned by

Rebecca Buchanan

as a book used in her classes to discuss life in New York City decades ago.

Michael Backus, "The Heart Is Meat: An 80s Memoir" (Oil on Water Press, 2025)

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

in comparison to

Iliana Regan

's writing style, highlighting the unique and powerful voice in both authors' works.

Chef Iliana Regan Is A Boss: Thoughts On Sobriety, Literary Acclaim & Foraging

Recommended by

Elizabeth Currid-Halkett

as a beautifully written memoir about her early life and relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe in New York.

How Whole Foods, yoga, and NPR became the hallmarks of the elite

Vald av

Emma Frans

i en lek, som en bok hon har hört talas om.

66. Visst är väl boken alltid årets julklapp? (A-kursen i böcker med Mats Malm)

Mentioned by

Jason Heidemann

when discussing Robert Mapplethorpe's mentor, George DeRoe, and his photography.

147. The Ultimate Guide to Gaycations (with Jason Heidemann)

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

App store banner

Play store banner