[Mapplethorpe, Robert. (1946–1989)] Smith, Patti. (b.1946) "The Coral Sea" - SIGNEDSoft cover. 72pp. Signed by the author and dated October, 2011 on the title. Front cover edges bending, slight general wear, overall fine. 8. 5 x 8. 25 inches. A collection of lyrical writings provides a tribute to the author's enduring friendship with Robert Mapplethorpe and describes the late artist's coming of age, relationship with Sam Wagstaff, and battle with AIDS. First published in 1996, The Coral Sea is Smith's lyrically compelling recasting