A Book of Days

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In 2018, Patti Smith shared her first Instagram photo, a simple "Hello Everybody!" from her hand, marking the start of an unplanned journey into social media. Known for her Land Camera 250, she began posting images from her phone, capturing moments of her life—portraits of her children, her radiator, boots, and her Abyssinian cat, Cairo. Followers quickly connected with these glimpses into her world, featuring daily rituals like coffee, books, and the graves of literary heroes such as William Blake and Sylvia Plath. Over time, a narrative emerged, revealing a life dedicated to art that resonated with over a million followers. The book includes vintage photographs, such as anniversary pearls and a husband’s guitar, alongside images from her travels—train stations, cafés, and her ever-present notebook. Through intimate daily notations, Smith shares experiences from her global journeys. With over 365 photographs chronicling a year, this work offers a fresh perspective on the visionary poet, writer, and performer. Hopeful, elegiac, and playful, it includes an introduction by Smith that delves into her documentary process, serving as an inspirational map of an artist's life during uncertain times.