M: Writings ’67-’72 by John Cage

Title: M: Writings ’67-’72

Author: John Cage

Publisher: Wesleyan University Press

Year: 1973

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: Stated First Edition

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Description:
A pristine, tight copy of the stated first edition of John Cage’s third major anthology. The book itself is in fine condition. The dust jacket is tight and unclipped, retaining the original $9.95 publisher price. The jacket shows only light edgewear at the corners, remaining bright and well-preserved.[17.01.ts]

Key Details:

• The title “M” represents a typography chosen by chance operations, also referencing key subjects of Cage’s focus: Music, Mushrooms, Marcel Duchamp, Merce Cunningham, and Making matters worse.
• Features “Mureau,” a major experimental text composed entirely from the writings of Henry David Thoreau using chance operations.
• Includes the continuation of his multi-part piece “Diary: How to Improve the World (You Will Only Make Matters Worse).”
• Richly illustrated with unorthodox layouts, mixed typefaces, and original mesostics.

$ 150.00