The Coral Sea, Patti Smith (Signed) First Edition - 1997
$150.00
"Through these poems, a singular, glowing vision of Robert Mapplethorpe develops and emerges. In The Coral Sea , Patti Smith (in the words of Tennessee Williams) 'rings the bell of pure poetry.' "―William S. Burroughs In linked pieces Patti Smith tells the story of a man on a journey to see the Southern Cross, who is reflecting on his life and fighting the illness that is consuming him. Metaphoric and dreamy, this tale of transformation arises from Smith's knowledge of Mapplethorpe as a young man and as a mature artist, his close relationship with his patron and friend, Sam Wagstaff, and his years surviving AIDS and his ascent into death. Rich in detail, it is filled with references to Mapplethorpe's work and shows the man beneath the persona. Set against photographs by Mapplethorpe, the work emerges as a hymn, a prayer, a fable wishing him Godspeed on his latest journey.
Softcover, Quatro, Ivory(white) papers. 71pp with b&w photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe. Signed on ffep in sharpie/marker. Some light shelf wear. No chips, tears, discoloration or internal marks. Very nice condition of this signed work.
Softcover, Quatro, Ivory(white) papers. 71pp with b&w photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe. Signed on ffep in sharpie/marker. Some light shelf wear. No chips, tears, discoloration or internal marks. Very nice condition of this signed work.
"Through these poems, a singular, glowing vision of Robert Mapplethorpe develops and emerges. In The Coral Sea , Patti Smith (in the words of Tennessee Williams) 'rings the bell of pure poetry.' "―William S. Burroughs In linked pieces Patti Smith tells the story of a man on a journey to see the Southern Cross, who is reflecting on his life and fighting the illness that is consuming him. Metaphoric and dreamy, this tale of transformation arises from Smith's knowledge of Mapplethorpe as a young man and as a mature artist, his close relationship with his patron and friend, Sam Wagstaff, and his years surviving AIDS and his ascent into death. Rich in detail, it is filled with references to Mapplethorpe's work and shows the man beneath the persona. Set against photographs by Mapplethorpe, the work emerges as a hymn, a prayer, a fable wishing him Godspeed on his latest journey.
Softcover, Quatro, Ivory(white) papers. 71pp with b&w photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe. Signed on ffep in sharpie/marker. Some light shelf wear. No chips, tears, discoloration or internal marks. Very nice condition of this signed work.
Softcover, Quatro, Ivory(white) papers. 71pp with b&w photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe. Signed on ffep in sharpie/marker. Some light shelf wear. No chips, tears, discoloration or internal marks. Very nice condition of this signed work.
"Through these poems, a singular, glowing vision of Robert Mapplethorpe develops and emerges. In The Coral Sea , Patti Smith (in the words of Tennessee Williams) 'rings the bell of pure poetry.' "―William S. Burroughs In linked pieces Patti Smith tells the story of a man on a journey to see the Southern Cross, who is reflecting on his life and fighting the illness that is consuming him. Metaphoric and dreamy, this tale of transformation arises from Smith's knowledge of Mapplethorpe as a young man and as a mature artist, his close relationship with his patron and friend, Sam Wagstaff, and his years surviving AIDS and his ascent into death. Rich in detail, it is filled with references to Mapplethorpe's work and shows the man beneath the persona. Set against photographs by Mapplethorpe, the work emerges as a hymn, a prayer, a fable wishing him Godspeed on his latest journey.
Softcover, Quatro, Ivory(white) papers. 71pp with b&w photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe. Signed on ffep in sharpie/marker. Some light shelf wear. No chips, tears, discoloration or internal marks. Very nice condition of this signed work.
Softcover, Quatro, Ivory(white) papers. 71pp with b&w photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe. Signed on ffep in sharpie/marker. Some light shelf wear. No chips, tears, discoloration or internal marks. Very nice condition of this signed work.