--- product_id: 253514070 title: "BY Just Kids" price: "150.47 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/253514070-by-just-kids store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 4.7/5 star rating from 1,140 readers 320 pages of immersive storytelling Iconic NYC art scene backdrop BY Just Kids **Price:** 150.47 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock the legendary friendship that fueled a cultural revolution! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BY Just Kids - **How much does it cost?** 150.47 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/253514070-by-just-kids) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Join over a thousand readers who rated this memoir 4.7 stars, making it a must-have for art and music aficionados. - • **Cultural Time Capsule:** Experience legendary hotspots like Chelsea Hotel and Warhol’s Factory, capturing a pivotal era of creativity and rebellion. - • **Epic Artistic Journey:** Dive into the raw, unfiltered friendship of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe, set against the vibrant 1960s NYC art explosion. - • **Rich, Detailed Narrative:** 320 pages of beautifully written prose that blend romance, struggle, and artistic passion into an unforgettable story. - • **Perfect Gift for Millennials:** A paperback treasure that connects you to the roots of punk, rock, and pop culture—ideal for the culturally curious professional. ## Overview Just Kids by Patti Smith is a 320-page paperback memoir published in 2011, chronicling the profound friendship and artistic rise of two iconic figures in the 1960s New York art scene. With a 4.7-star rating from over 1,100 readers, it offers a vivid portrait of creativity, struggle, and cultural history, making it a compelling read for anyone passionate about art, music, and the transformative power of friendship. ## Description A Prelude To Fame, Just Kids Recounts The Friendship Of Two Young Artists--Patti Smith And Robert Mapplethorpe - Whose Passion Fueled Their Lifelong Pursuit Of Art. In 1967, A Chance Meeting Between Two Young People Led To A Romance And A Lifelong Friendship That Would Carry Each To International Success Never Dreamed Of. The Backdrop Is Brooklyn, Chelsea Hotel, Max'S Kansas City, Scribner'S Bookstore, Coney Island, Warhol'S Factory And The Whole City Resplendent. Among Their Friends, Literary Lights, Musicians And Artists Such As Harry Smith, Bobby Neuwirth, Allen Ginsberg, Sandy Daley, Sam Shepherd, William Burroughs, Etc. It Was A Heightened Time Politically And Culturally; The Art And Music Worlds Exploding And Colliding. In The Midst Of All This Two Kids Made A Pact To Always Care For One Another. Scrappy, Romantic, Committed To Making Art, They Prodded And Provided Each Other With Faith And Confidence During The Hungry Years--The Days Of Cous-Cous And Lettuce Soup. Just Kids Begins As A Love Story And Ends As An Elegy. Beautifully Written, This Is A Profound Portrait Of Two Young Artists, Often Hungry, Sated Only By Art And Experience. And An Unforgettable Portrait Of New York, Her Rich And Poor, Hustlers And Hellions, Those Who Made It And Those Whose Memory Lingers Near. Review: wowie - so so so so good Review: Book is in good condition! - In good condition! ## Features - Binding : Paperback - Language of Text : English - Publication Year : 2011 - Recommended Age : 5 to 9 Years - Number of Pages : 320 - Author : Patti Smith - Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - ISBN : 9780747568766 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #11,160 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Punk Music #21 in Pop #22 in Rock Music | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,140 Reviews | ## Images ![BY Just Kids - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SZH1+PalL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wowie *by H***A on 22 October 2021* so so so so good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book is in good condition! *by D***L on 28 July 2019* In good condition! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Atemberaubend schön *by T***S on 21 February 2021* Das Buch ist eine Zeitreise in das New York der 70er Jahre und lässt einen so schnell nicht mehr los. Patti Smith schreibt, mit einer Wortgewandtheit die ihres gleichen sucht. Sie erzählt langsam und dennoch hat mich die Geschichte sofort in ihren Bann gezogen. Das Buch ist einfach wunderschön und trifft mitten ins Herz. Gespickt mit unzähligen Anspielungen und geschmückt durch bildhafte Formulierungen macht es einfach nur Spaß. Es lädt wirklich zum Träumen ein. ## Frequently Bought Together - (smith).just kids - The Bell Jar (Modern Classics) - Milk Teeth --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/253514070-by-just-kids](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/253514070-by-just-kids) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*