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Mentioned in 9 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 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Seth Godin

as the author of the best audiobook ever recorded.

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

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Mentioned by

Seth Godin

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

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Recommandé par

Sarah Poniatowski

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

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Mentioned by

Betsy Lerner

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

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Mentioned by

Peter Wolf

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

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Mentioned by

Maria Popova

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

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Mentioned by

Seth Godin

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

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Mentioned by

Chuck Bryan

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

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Recommended by

Elizabeth Currid-Halkett

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

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Mentioned by

Shelly Brisbin

when discussing books she has read by Patti Smith.

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Mentioned by

Jason Heidemann

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

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Vald av

Emma Frans

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

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Mentioned by

Rich Roll

in comparison to

Iliana Regan

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

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Mentioned by

Rebecca Buchanan

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

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