Patti Smith: American Artist
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (912 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1683830156 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 164 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Frank Stefanko grew up near the working class neighborhood of Bruce Springsteen, and was first introduced to the performer in 1978 by their mutual friend Patti Smith. On July 10, 2005, Smith was named a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Ministry, honored for her influence on rock and roll and her appreciation for Arthur Rimbaud. He is also the co-author of Waylon Jennings’ autobiography, Waylon: An Autobiography. Patti Smith is a musician, singer, and poet. He lives in New Jersey. Guitarist, composer and writer Lenny Kaye was a member of the Patti Smith Group, and has been Smith’s most frequent collaborator. About the Author Author of Days of Hopes and Dreams: An Intimate Portrait of Bruce Springsteen, Frank Stefanko is a fine-art photographer whose work graces the album covers of Bruce Springsteen’s Darkness on the Edge of Town and The River. . Stefanko’s portfolio incl
Stefanko’s portfolio includes vintage and contemporary photographs of The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Janis Joplin, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, Bette Midler, Johnny Winters, as well as Bruce and Patti. Author of Days of Hopes and Dreams: An Intimate Portrait of Bruce Springsteen<
Through images and words, we follow her search for a unique voice—from the early days of the Chelsea Hotel to spoken word at the St. These photographs, along with the Stefanko’s first-hand account, capture an incredible era from the mid-1960s to the late- 1970s when a whole new genre of music and art was being born. Mark’s Poetry Project to the release of her seminal album, Horses, and so much more. This was the first time I set eyes on Patti Smith, and I was captivated.” So begins Frank Stefanko’s wonderfully personal photographic tale of his friendship and artistic collaboration with Patti Smith. They appear here in high-quality quadratone reproduction, highlighting Stefanko’s artistry and his uncanny ability to capture his subject’s inner spirit. Stefanko’s photographs and his warm, personal recollections show us an amazing young woman, long before she became Patti Smith, the cultural icon. With an opening p
I expected more on the life of Patti Smith I am looking for a history of Patti Smith. This book was good, but I did not realize it was from a photographers point of view. It is very difficult to find out how she came to be in written form. The photo's are good, but repetitive. It is not one I will keep in my collection.. Michael F. Herrmann said Patti in Black & White All Over. 'Large format (1"Patti in Black & White All Over" according to Michael F. Herrmann. 'Large format (12 ½ inches tall x 9 wide) black and white photographs. Mostly portraits, somestage shots and a few of the band. Stefanko has known Ms. Smith since they were youngsters and has madephotographing her a life-long vocation. This collection covers 1970-1980. Nearly all are posed. Some whimsical, others pensive, each presents a unique aspect of a multi-faceted woman and the band. The short es. &frac1"Patti in Black & White All Over" according to Michael F. Herrmann. 'Large format (12 ½ inches tall x 9 wide) black and white photographs. Mostly portraits, somestage shots and a few of the band. Stefanko has known Ms. Smith since they were youngsters and has madephotographing her a life-long vocation. This collection covers 1970-1980. Nearly all are posed. Some whimsical, others pensive, each presents a unique aspect of a multi-faceted woman and the band. The short es. ; inches tall x 9 wide) black and white photographs. Mostly portraits, somestage shots and a few of the band. Stefanko has known Ms. Smith since they were youngsters and has madephotographing her a life-long vocation. This collection covers 1970-1980. Nearly all are posed. Some whimsical, others pensive, each presents a unique aspect of a multi-faceted woman and the band. The short es. "Adorable!" according to Josephine Segarra. I loved this book - a friend called and told me about it because he knew it was right up my alley, and I ran out and bought it right away! The photos are gorgeous, and it is very interesting to read the narrative of someone who knew her in her college days (a period of her life of which little is heretofore known) and obviously recognised her beauty immediately. I especially love the plentiful midriff shots,