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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.

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