M Train
by Patti Smith
M Train by Patti Smith holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 15.6K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 256 pages.
About M Train
M Train begins in the tiny Greenwich Village café where Smith goes every morning for black coffee, ruminates on the world as it is and the world as it was, and writes in her notebook. Through prose that shifts fluidly between dreams and reality, past and present, we travel to Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul in Mexico; to the fertile moon terrain of Iceland; to a ramshackle seaside bungalow in New York's Far Rockaway that Smith acquires just before Hurricane Sandy hits; to the West 4th Street subway station, filled with the sounds of the Velvet Underground after the death of Lou Reed; and to the graves of Genet, Plath, Rimbaud, and Mishima.Woven throughout are reflections on the writer's craft and on artistic creation. Here, too, are singular memories of Smith's life in Michigan and the irremediable loss of her husband, Fred Sonic Smith.Braiding despair with hope and consolation, illustrated with her signature Polaroids, M Train is a meditation on travel, detective shows, literature, and coffee. It is a powerful, deeply moving book by one of the most remarkable multiplatform artists at work today.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patti Smith |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Music, Biography & Memoir, Arts & Photography |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,634 |
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What genre is M Train?
M Train is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Music, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is M Train worth reading?
Based on 15.6K reader ratings, M Train has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is M Train?
M Train has 256 pages.
Who wrote M Train?
M Train was written by Patti Smith. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for M Train?
The ISBN-13 for M Train is 9781101875100.0.
How much does M Train cost on Kindle?
M Train is available on Kindle for $9.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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