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Boston: Bulfinch Press/Little, Brown, 1990. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. An unused copy.

Random House. F/F. 2022. First Edition. Hardcover; First Printing. First edition in DJ signed by the author on a tipped in page. ; 7.4 X 5.5 X 1.5 inches; 400 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Knopf, 2019. First edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Following a run of New Year's concerts at San Francisco's legendary Fillmore, Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland with no design, yet heeding signs-including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the Cheshire Cat. In February, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable sorrow. In a stranger's words, "Anything is possible: after all, it's the Year of the Monkey." For Smith-inveterately curious, always exploring, tracking thoughts, writing-the year evolves as one of reckoning with the changes in life's gyre: with loss, aging, and a dramatic shift in the political landscape of America. Smith melds the western landscape with her own dreamscape. Taking us from California to the Arizona desert; to a Kentucky farm as the amanuensis of a friend in crisis; to the hospital room of a valued mentor; and by turns to remembered and imagined places, this haunting memoir blends fact and fiction with poetic mastery. The unexpected happens; grief and disillusionment set in. But as Smith heads toward a new decade in her own life, she offers this balm to the reader: her wisdom, wit, gimlet eye, and above all, a rugged hope for a better world. Riveting, elegant, often humorous, illustrated by Smith's signature Polaroids, Year of the Monkey is a moving and original work, a touchstone for our turbulent times. Illustrated from photographs.

San Francisco: Sun King Productions, 1977. Soft Cover. Good. Side folding tabloid newspaper format. Approximately 15 by 11 ½ inches. 46 pp. Black and white photos throughout. Perhaps the first and only issue of this fanzine, featuring articles on punk and new wave bands. Of note is an article by Lester Bangs on punk roots, taking a somewhat contemplative and philosophical look at punk and its trappings, arguing that perhaps punk was already dead. Another notable piece features Patti Smith discussing Robert Bresson. With articles on the Nuns, Richard, The Avengers, Crime, etc. Published by Edwin Craven (aka Edwin Heaven), the original manager for the San Francisco punk band the Nuns, this apparently short-lived fanzine presents well-written yet quirky interviews and essays on various punk and new wave acts. GOOD condition. Moderate browning to the paper. Moderate minor tears along the extremities, with some chipping and associated creasing. Center fold crease present. Minor soiling.

(New York): Ecco, 2010. First printing. Near fine in near fine jacket.. First edition of Smith's acclaimed, best-selling, and National Book Award-winning memoir of her intimate friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. 9'' x 5.75''. Original publisher's blindstamped purple cloth, silver-lettered spine. Original unclipped ($27.00) photographic dust jacket designed by Allison Saltzman. Photos of Smith and Mapplethorpe in text and at rear. XII, 279, [1], [12] pages. Trace rubbing, shelfwear here and there. Else bright, clean, and sharp overall.

New York, 1990. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good+ in Wraps. First Edition. Original Wraps. From the Collection of Jenny Lens. Poetry and biographical works by Patti Smith and her biographer Nick Johnstone. The Coral Sea is a collection of lyrical writings provides a tribute to the author's enduring friendship with Robert Mapplethorpe and describes the late artist's coming of age, relationship with Sam Wagstaff, and battle with AIDS. Light shelfwear around edges, toning, closed tear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Matte color pictorial wrappers. 8vo, 4to, illus. (b/w).

New York: The Poetry Project at St. Marks Church, 2000. First edition. Loose Sheets. Very Good. Large single sheet of paper, folded twice, else in very good or better condition. Measures 22 x 17" wide. Each year for many years the Poetry Project at St Marks Church in NYC would hold a huge poetry reading marathon with dozens of poets in attendance. This year included Peter Straub, Anne Tardos, Kimberly Lyons, Richard Hell, Tuli Kupferberg, John Girono and dozens more. Poster artwork not identified. This example was mailed to poet Jackson Mac Low.

Pittsburgh: Andy Warhol Museum, (2002). First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Fine. Patti Smith. Pictorial wraps. Essays by David Greenburg and John W. Smith. Text and color reproductions of paintings and drawings by Smith who has SIGNED the front endpaper.

[Norwich, New York]: SOOJ, 2006. One of 100 signed by artist and author. Painting by Path Soong. Printed on Arches paper. 13 x 8-1/2 inches. Fine. One of 100 signed by artist and author. Painting by Path Soong. Printed on Arches paper. 13 x 8-1/2 inches.

New York: Arista, 1975. Softcover. Near Fine. Original 12" 33 1/3 rpm vinyl album. Produced by John Cale. Light wear from playing, else near fine in a very good illustrated cardboard sleeve with a hole punched through the top right corner, rubbing, and bumping. Inscribed by Smith on the back cover, underneath the names, which are difficult to make out, she writes, "Na-ja. Nin-ja. Tongue of love.