Patti Smith. 
 
Ecco: 2010. First edition. Hardcover in a jacket. Octavo. Jacket has minor shelfwear along its edges. Other than some small smudges on the edges and tiny dog ears, book is in excellent condition. 278 pages. Near fine. Signed. 
 
The story of Smith's love affair with Robert Mapplethorpe. You'll start off massively entertained by Smith's young artist's tales of inexperience, getting by and finding a way, somehow, and will finish the book inspired to live like she did. 
 
"Words came and then a melody. I carried my moccasins and waded the water's edge."