Dream of Life is an evocative exploration of of the interior life of the artist. Integrated throughout the book are quotes, transcripts and unpublished and private photograph's revealing Patti Smth's extraordinary personal journey. This is the first book from the artist herself. This one-of-a-kind volume provides a unique and rare glimpse into the mind, inspirations and creative spiritof one of today's most accomplished artists. Dream of Life is a vital chronicle of rock history, as bold and individual as Patti herself and is the vivid embodiment of the film of the same name and companion to the travelling art installation Objects of Life, featuring Patti's prized collection of artifacts.