Overview

• Patti Smith's third memoir, 'Bread of Angels,' will be published by Random House on November 4, 2025, a date marking both Robert Mapplethorpe’s birthday and Fred 'Sonic' Smith’s death anniversary.
• 'Bread of Angels' reflects on Smith's childhood in Philadelphia and South Jersey, her rise to stardom, her marriage, and the personal losses that shaped her life.
• The memoir, described as her 'most intimate and visionary work,' took a decade to write and explores themes of grief, resilience, and artistic freedom.
• Smith will embark on a 50th anniversary tour of her groundbreaking debut album 'Horses,' performing it in full with longtime collaborators Lenny Kaye and Jay Dee Daugherty.
• The book and tour are milestones in Smith's storied career, blending her literary and musical legacies while honoring pivotal moments of her life.