Just Kids by Patti Smith
A memoir of the relationship between Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Summary
Just Kids is a memoir by Patti Smith, detailing her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The book chronicles their time together in New York City, their struggles to make it as artists, and their eventual success. Smith also reflects on her own life and the events that shaped her, including her relationship with Mapplethorpe.
Interpretation
Just Kids is a powerful and moving memoir that captures the spirit of the time and the unique bond between two artists. It is a story of friendship, love, and the power of art to transform lives.
Who is this book for?
Just Kids is for anyone interested in the life and work of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe, as well as anyone interested in the history of the 1960s and 1970s in New York City.
Keywords
Memoir, Biography, Art, Friendship, Love