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Patti Smith’s Early Work, 1970‑79 brings together selections from her chap‑books *Seventh Heaven*, *Ha! Ha! Houdini!* (complete), and *Witt*, along with excerpts from her landmark work *Babel*. The volume includes more than a quarter of previously unpublished material drawn from performance transcriptions, notebook entries, and personal papers, offering insight into Smith’s creative process during a pivotal decade. An introductory essay places her writing within the broader context of 1970s America. Accompanying photos by Robert Mapplethorpe, Judy Linn, and others illustrate the artist’s dynamic presence, from meditative verses to explosive performances, underscoring why she became a legendary figure in popular music and poetry.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Patti Smith
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