First edition. INSCRIBED by Patti Smith on title page. Fine in about fine dust jacket. (61pp. ) (6" X 8 1/2") (Tiny rubbed spot at upper tiip od spine on jacket. ) Poems.; 6" x 8 1/2"; 61 pages.
London: Aloes Books, 1976. Near Fine. London: Aloes Books, 1976. First UK Edition. Octavo. [20] pp. Red printed card wraps. Light rubbing to edges. Binding sound and pages unmarked. Near Fine. Jointly-authored chapbook of poetry from then-lovers Patti Smith and Tom Verlaine, with Smith contributing the odd numbered verse and Verlaine the even.
First edition, first prnt. Signed by Smith on the front endpage with the typewriter photograph. Black and white photographs by Annie Liebovitz, Robert Mapplethorpe, Linda McCartney, Michael Stipe, et al. Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover.
A New (Pristine Condition) copy in a New (Pristine Condition) dust jacket; a tight copy; that was bought new and never read; opened only for signing. First Edition Thus-First Printing with a full number line ending with a 1. This is the New Directions augmented anniversary edition. The original edition of "Woolgathering" was part of a series of small books that were published by Hanuman Books from New York City's Hotel Chelsea. Signed, signature only, on the Title page, by Acclaimed Singer-Song Writer, Poet, Visual Artist, and Author Patti Smith, in person, during her Author event in New York City on October 11, 2014. An event announcement will be included. "Woolgathering" is a great book about becoming an artist, a radiant autobiographical piece. "Woolgathering" celebrates the sacred nature of creation with Patti Smith's beautiful style. This book described as "Glorious" by NPR, "Spellbinding" by Booklist, and "Shockingly Beautiful" by New York Magazine. Rest assured, this signed collectible copy in Pristine condition, is well protected, in an archival Mylar cover; and will be very carefully packaged with protective material; and will be shipped in a new box. We always treat all of our books, and book buyers with the utmost respect.
Publisher: Fondation Cartier pour l'art Contemporain
Date published: 2008
Paris, France: Fondation Cartier pour l'art Contemporain. Very Good. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. This book is hard-bound in burgundy covers with a black leather spine, with light gray stamping to the upper cover and spine, with a pictorial paste-down on the upper cover. There is some very light rubbing to the edges of the spine-ends, as well as somne light wear to the very top and bottom of the joints, but with the covers in otherwise excellent condition. The binding is solid. The contents are bright and clean with 250, black & white photo illustrations throughout. This book is signed/inscribed by the author/artist Patti Smith on the title-page. Laid-in at the front of the book is a folded booklet/pamphlet titled, "Patti Smith, A Pythagorean Traveler. An Evening of Words and Song, January 11, 2007," which is signed by Patti Smith on the inside. Also included with the book is the padded, mailing envelope which was used to ship the book between the collector and the author/artist (The envelope is torn open, but added for provenance.) - From the collection of Cuthbert Christian Thambimuttu (1945-2019) of Columbus, Ohio - known to many of his bookseller, author, and illustrator friends as "Tubby." He was persistent in the pursuit of autographed books by the writers and artists he admired, including Gorey, Sendak, Heaney, Byatt, Morrison, Updike and many more. Joseph Heller once wrote to Tubby in response to one more "please sign and return" request: "This is turning out to be a hell of a lot of work!" All signed books unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. Many of the books are inscribed to both Cuthbert and his great friend of more than two decades Antonia Gale Moss. ; Signed by Author .
St. Mark's Church Poetry Reading Announcement Flyer
Patti Smith and Joe Brainard
St. Mark's Church Poetry Reading Announcement Flyer
Patti Smith and Joe Brainard
Publisher: St. Mark's Church
Date published: 1974
New York: St. Mark's Church, 1974. First edition. Loose Sheets. Very Good. Single sheet of paper. 8 1/2" x 11" tall. An announcement flyer for a poetry reading at St. Mark's Church in NYC on Wednesday May 15th [1974] featuring Patti Smith and Joe Brainard. Brainard designed the flyer with a elegant pair of white silk gloves image. Some light creases and wear to the top edge. Very good condition overall. A rare and beautiful flyer.
First printing. Very Fine in a very fine dust jacket. A tight, clean copy, new and unread. Comes with archival-quality dust jacket protector. NOT price clipped. Shipped in well padded box. SIGNED BY PATTI SMITH on title page--her name only, with no other marks or writing. Purchased new and opened only for author signature. You cannot find a better copy. Bilingual Edition, English-Nederlands. Nexus Library XII. You cannot find a better copy.
Flat signed by author Patti Smith on a book plate attached to the half-title page. Not personalized. Stated First Edition, first printing with full number line in fine / like new condition. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners. Boards are as new, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket is clean and undamaged. The book is in excellent condition inside and out with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
First printing. Very Fine in a very fine dust jacket. A tight, clean copy, new and unread. Comes with archival-quality mylar dust jacket protector. NOT price clipped. Shipped in well padded box. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page--the author's name only, with no other marks or writing. Purchased new and opened only for author signature. You cannot find a better copy.
This First Edition-First Printing of the book about Patti Smith's life with Robert Mapplethorpe is beautifully signed by the legendary performer in black pen on the title page. The book was signed at Book Soup in Hollywood on January 28, 2010. The jacket has SIGNED @ BOOK SOUP sticker on the front.
First edition. SIGNED by Patti Smith on title page. Fine in fine dust jacket. (279pp. ) (6 1/2" X 91/4") Superb copy of this acclaimed memoir.; 6 1/2" x 9 1/4"; 279 pages.
21.5cm x 13.5cm. [16] pages, black and white illustrations. Pictorial saddle-stapled wrappers. Smith's poetic tribute to illusionist Harry Houdini, dedicated to Jacques Stern. An unsigned, unnumbered copy of the first edition. Minor soiling and shelf wear. Shipped Weight: .15 kilos.
Artist Program - de l'ame pour l'ame (of the soul for the soul) An Evening Honoring the First True Poet and Seer Arthur Rimbaud 20 Octobre 1854 10 Novembre 1891
Smith, Patti with Bill Elliot and Lenny Kaye
Artist Program - de l'ame pour l'ame (of the soul for the soul) An Evening Honoring the First True Poet and Seer Arthur Rimbaud 20 Octobre 1854 10 Novembre 1891
Smith, Patti with Bill Elliot and Lenny Kaye
Publisher: Privately Printed
No Place: Privately Printed, No Date. First edition. Loose Sheets. Near Fine. Single sheet of blue paper measuring 8 1/3 x 13 7/8" tall. With a line drawing of the poet Rimbaud (by Patti Smith, although not attributed). Near Fine condition with faint crease. A program for an evening of poetry and music celebrating the anniversary of the death of poet Arthur Rimbaud. Includes a list of poems by Smith as well as one by Kurt Weil and one by Hank Ballard. Smith's name is not mentioned in this program, but she refers to this event in her memoir Just Kids as having taken place in 1973 in New York on the rooftop of Le Jardin in the Hotel Diplomat off Times Square. One of Patti's earliest performances.
New York: Gotham Book Mart, 1973. First edition. Title page illustrated by Howard Michels, 45 pp. 8vo. Publisher's printed wrappers with photograph of Patti Smith by Robert Mapplethorpe, some toning and superficial scratches to cover, fine. First edition. Title page illustrated by Howard Michels, 45 pp. 8vo. Signed on the cover by Smith in black ink.
New York: New Directions [2011]. First edition thus. First printing. Hardbound. Very fine/very fine in all respects. A pristine unread copy, opened only for signature. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on front end paper. Smoke-free. Defect-free. Shipped in well padded box. Comes with mylar dust jacket protector. Patti Smith has signed her ne only, with no other writing.
First edition. SIGNED by Patti Smith on front end-paper. Fine in fine dust jacket. (80pp. ) (5" X 7 1/4") Fine in fine dust jacket.; 5" x 7 1/4"; 80 pages.
First edition, second printing July 1976, SIGNED by Patti Smith on the front cover. Pale green covers, text printed in black and green. Tiny neat previous owner's name to base of half title, no other markings, light soiling to covers. Uncommon especially so signed.
No Place: Path Soong, 2005. First edition. Loose Sheets. Fine. Single sheet broadside with a poem by Patti Smith and illustrations by Path Soong. #2 of 25 artist proof copies SIGNED BY BOTH WRITER AND ARTIST (there were also 30 other signed copies). Fine condition. Broadside measures 8 1/2 x 13" tall.
First edition. Near fine in olive green cloth covers in near fine dust jacket. (Unpaginated) (A few faint and non-messy damp spots at bottom edge of cloth covers. Hint of muted shelf soiling on jacket. Unobtrusive spots of soiling at bottom edge of text block. ) 18 sepia-toned images tipped-in. 2000 copies printed.; 10 3/4" X 10 3/4"
First printing. Very Fine in a very fine dust jacket. A tight, clean copy, new and unread. Comes with archival-quality dust jacket protector. NOT price clipped. Shipped in well padded box. SIGNED BY PATTI SMITH on title page--her name only, with no other marks or writing. Purchased new and opened only for author signature. You cannot find a better copy. Bilingual Edition, English-Nederlands. Nexus Library XII. You cannot find a better copy.
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