"A moving portrait of the artist as a young woman," according to the Los Angeles Times, Just Kids is Patti Smith's memoir of her friendship and collaboration with fellow artist Robert Mapplethorpe in gritty and glamorous New York City during the 1960's and 70's. Mapplethorpe's iconic photograph of Smith graces the cover of her seminal album Horses, named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 greatest albums of all time. A celebrated and prolific writer, performer, and artist, Smith is the author of five books, including Witt and Babel, she has recorded 12 acclaimed albums, and her artwork is shown worldwide.