Patti Smith Announces New Memoir 'Bread of Angels' and 50th Anniversary Tour

The memoir, set for release on November 4, 2025, coincides with significant personal anniversaries and celebrates her legacy alongside a milestone tour of her debut album 'Horses'.

Patti Smith's forthcoming memoir, 'Bread of Angels', will be published by Random House on November 4, 2025.
The release date holds deep personal significance, marking Robert Mapplethorpe's birthday and the anniversary of Fred 'Sonic' Smith's death.
Described as her most intimate and visionary work, the memoir reflects on her working-class upbringing, artistic journey, and profound personal losses.
'Bread of Angels' took a decade to write and explores themes of beauty, sorrow, and resilience through a lifetime of experiences.
The memoir's release aligns with Smith's 50th anniversary tour of her debut album 'Horses', reaffirming her enduring influence in music and literature.