Name: Why Patti Smith Matters
Brand: Caryn Rose

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9780571374847

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2024-04-04

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Pumpkin Wholesale Ltd

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Caryn Rose

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Music

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Faber

Faber is a renowned Publishing House (Group) that was founded in 1929 by Geoffrey Faber. With a rich history spanning over nine decades, Faber has established itself as a leading label in the music industry.

Throughout its existence, Faber has consistently showcased an impressive roster of talented artists and performers. From *iconic singers* to *innovative bands*, the label has been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing musical talent across various genres.

With a commitment to quality and artistic integrity, Faber continues to release groundbreaking albums that captivate audiences worldwide. The label's dedication to supporting its artists throughout their careers ensures that each release is meticulously crafted and represents the unique vision of the artist.

A radical exploration of the artistry and influence of

Patti Smith: the Poet Laureate of Punk whose uninhibited creativity inspired an entire generation and triggered a cultural revolution. Patti Smith arrived in New York City at the end of the Age of Aquarius in search of work and purpose. Through her poetry, her songs, her unapologetic vocal power, and her very presence as a woman fronting a rock band, she kicked open a door that countless others walked through. No other musician has better embodied the "nothing-to-hide" rawness of punk, nor has any other done more to nurture a place in society for misfits of every stripe.

Why Patti Smith Matters is the first book about the iconic artist written by a woman. The veteran music journalist Caryn Rose contextualizes Smith's creative work, her influence, and her wide-ranging and still- evolving impact on rock and roll, visual art, and the written word. Rose goes deep into Smith's oeuvre, from her first album, Horses, to acclaimed memoirs operating at a sur- prising remove from her music. The portrait of a ceaseless inventor, Why Patti Smith Matters rescues punk's poet laureate from "strong woman" cliches. Of course Smith is strong. She is also a nuanced thinker. A maker of beautiful and challenging things. A transformative artist who has not simply entertained but also empowered millions.

Why Patti Smith Matters

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