A Book Of Days

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A Book of Days offers a captivating glimpse into Patti Smith's world through over 365 images that capture her unique artistic vision. This visual diary, inspired by her popular Instagram, reveals intimate moments from her daily life alongside vintage and never-before-seen photographs.

An intimate photographic journey through a year in the life of Patti Smith.

National Book Award-winning author Patti Smith, known for Just Kids and M Train, shares a deeply personal and visually striking collection in A Book of Days. Starting in 2018 with a simple Instagram post saying “Hello Everybody!,” Smith began documenting her life with a mix of photos taken on her Land Camera 250 and her phone.

Her images include portraits of her children, everyday objects like her boots and radiator, and her Abyssinian cat, Cairo. Fans quickly connected with these small glimpses into her world, which also feature scenes such as her daily coffee, books she’s reading, and the graves of admired figures like William Blake, Dylan Thomas, Sylvia Plath, Simone Weil, and Albert Camus.

As the collection grew, it revealed a coherent narrative of a life dedicated to art, drawing in over a million followers who appreciate Smith’s distinctive visual style. This book also includes vintage photos, such as anniversary pearls, a mother’s keychain, and a husband’s Mosrite guitar, alongside rare snapshots of life on the road, train stations, and quiet cafes.

Throughout, Smith provides intimate daily notes and reflections from her global travels. With 365 photographs spanning a full year, A Book of Days invites readers to explore the expansive mind of this visionary poet, writer, and performer.

Hopeful, elegiac, and playful, the book features an introduction by Smith herself, where she delves into her documentary process. A Book of Days stands as a timeless and inspiring portrait of an artist’s life during uncertain times.

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