To honor the fortieth anniversary of her seminal album Horses, a revised and updated version of the iconic artists collected lyrics. This extraordinary collection from rock and rolls poet laureate is a testimony to the fierce passion and uncompromising originality of Patti Smiths music and writing. Building on the collection originally published in 1998, this new edition features more than thirty-five new songs, new artwork, and an introduction from Patti Smith herself. As relevant, fresh, and searing as when they were originally written, Smiths lyrics capture her unique voice, raw in beauty, grace, and authenticity. Sharing a message of dedication, love, and compassion that speaks across the ages, Smiths words empower fans and reveal the strong yet vulnerable heart of woman defined by her art.To honor the fortieth anniversary of her seminal album Horses, a revised and updated version of the iconic artists collected lyrics. This extraordinary collection from rock and rolls poet laureate is a testimony to the fierce passion and uncompromising originality of Patti Smiths music and writing. Building on the collection originally published in 1998, this new edition features more than thirty-five new songs, new artwork, and an introduction from Patti Smith herself. As relevant, fresh, and searing as when they were originally written, Smiths lyrics capture her unique voice, raw in beauty, grace, and authenticity. Sharing a message of dedication, love, and compassion that speaks across the ages, Smiths words empower fans and reveal the strong yet vulnerable heart of woman defined by her art.