Ginny Branch

Just Kids

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One of my all-time favorites. Patti Smith’s journaling from her formative years living a wildly free and creative life in 1970s New York with her best friend Robert Mapplethorpe. The book archives their ascent into the art and music world and if you love stories where New York is one of the main characters this one is for you!

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Robin Reetz

Robin Reetz

“The most beautiful and heartbreaking story of old New York that I've re-read again and again. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy if you haven't had a chance to.”

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Kelsy CARLEEN

Kelsy CARLEEN

“Has remained in my top 5 favorite books from the moment I read it (15 years ago).”

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Louise Buckley

Louise Buckley

“This book was on my mom's nightstand when I was a kid and I thought the cover image was her and dad with my mom wearing a wig. Also extra fun for me because Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe's first apartment was down the street from where I grew up in Brooklyn! 160 Hall Street for 80 bucks a month.Beautiful book as expected from such a thoughtful and brilliant writer.”

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