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Through the linked pieces of The Coral Sea, Patti Smith honors her comrade-in-arms Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989). She tells the story of a man on an ocean 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 from a young man to a mature artist; his close relationship with patron and friend, Sam Wagstaff; his years surviving AIDS; and his ascent into death. The Coral Sea is Smith's lyrically compelling recasting of her grief to recapture Mapplethorpe's life in the past and his future in his art. Rich in evocative details, it shows the man beneath the persona. This edition features a new introduction and new material by Smith.Product Identifiers
PublisherWw Norton & Co
ISBN-139780393341355
eBay Product ID (ePID)111537611
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Coral Sea
AuthorPatti Smith
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPoetry
Publication Year2012
Number of Pages96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height193mm
Item Width142mm
Item Weight123g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorPatti Smith
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
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