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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.
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.
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Mentioned by Jessica Hische as a source of inspiration for her artistic process.
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Sarah Poniatowski pour sa belle histoire d'amour et d'amitié dans le New York des années 60-70.
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Chuck Bryan , discussing her book about her time with Robert Mapplethorpe and her story about Bob Dylan.
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Elizabeth Currid-Halkett as a beautifully written memoir about her early life and relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe in New York.
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Jason Heidemann when discussing Robert Mapplethorpe's mentor, George DeRoe, and his photography.
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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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