Lynn Goldsmith & Patti Smith - Before Easter After is an intimate visual survey of the unparalleled Patti Smith by Lynn Goldsmith, whose lens has immortalized a golden era of rock ’n’ roll history. With hundreds of unseen photographs and exclusive texts by Smith, this signed edition documents a transformative moment in the artist’s career and celebrates two greats whose creative partnership continues to this day.
In 1978, Goldsmith went on the road with The Patti Smith Group. She documented formative nights at CBGBs and was there during an accidental stage fall in Tampa, Florida, where Smith broke several vertebrae in her neck. It was during Smith’s recovery that they shot the cover of Easter and its breakthrough single “Because the Night.” Goldsmith’s studio shoots with Smith capture the enormous contradictions between ideals of strength and beauty, and are testament to Goldsmith’s unique ability to draw out both the cool and the spirit of her subjects.
With hundreds of unseen photographs the book also features an introduction, lyrics, poetry, and text by Smith that reflect her own interpretations of this watershed period in her life. Before Easter After pays tribute to an influential creative partnership between Goldsmith and Smith that continues to this day, and serves as fresh proof of the unparalleled talents of two greats who have always challenged the rules of rock ‘n’ roll.
Release Notes:
Lynn Goldsmith & Patti Smith - Before Easter After is a collectible limited edition book published by Taschen (2023).
The limited edition hardcover book features hundreds of photographs and text spread across 296 pages. It is bound in a neutral textured fabric and comes in a custom clamshell box.
Each copy is hand-signed by both Lynn Goldsmith and Patti Smith.
Collector's Notes:
The first 200 signed copies were reserved as Art Editions which include a signed photograph. ONE OF THESE IS STILL AVAILABLE - Please contact us for details.
Any photograph in the book may be available separately as a signed, limited edition - please inquire about any specific image.
Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.
Please contact us with any questions!