Patti Smith Collected Lyrics, 1970-2015: Lyrics, Reflections & Notes for the Future
<p>To honor the fortieth anniversary of her seminal album <em>Horses</em>, a revised and updated version of the iconic artist’s collected lyrics.</p><p>This extraordinary collection from “rock and roll’s poet laureate†is a testimony to the fierce passion and uncompromising originality of Patti Smith’s music and writing. Building on the collection originally published in 1998, this new edition features more than thirty-five new songs, new artwork, and an introduction from Patti Smith herself.</p><p>As relevant, fresh, and searing as when they were originally written, Smith’s lyrics capture her unique voice, raw in beauty, grace, and authenticity. Sharing a message of dedication, love, and compassion that speaks across the ages, Smith’s words empower fans and reveal the strong yet vulnerable heart of woman defined by her art.</p>