[JOHN CAGE]. Signed photograph of John Cage with Toy Machine Gun
by John Cage (subject) / Jim Tuttle (photographer)
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller
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Lockhart, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Very good. 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Photographer's blue stamp on verso. JOHN CAGE MURDERS MODERN MUSIC.
Extraordinary signed photograph of the transformational avant-garde American composer John Cage (1912-1992) by Jim Tuttle. Taken in Buffalo, NY, in March 1968, Cage points a toy machine gun at the stage in a performance of David Rosenboom's "To That Predestined Dancing Place," a work in three movements scored for "percussion quartet with theatrical elements." The performance occurred at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery for the 2nd Festival of the Arts. At the same event Cage performed his "A Room, She Is Asleep" with the New Percussion Quartet.
Signed and inscribed in blue ink by Cage, New York (1970s) to Jennifer Adamson, daughter of the great autograph collector Steve Adamson (1937-2020). In fine condition, although the signature is difficult to read on account of the contrast of the ink on the kettle drums (!)
An excellent and unusual John Cage photograph. .
Extraordinary signed photograph of the transformational avant-garde American composer John Cage (1912-1992) by Jim Tuttle. Taken in Buffalo, NY, in March 1968, Cage points a toy machine gun at the stage in a performance of David Rosenboom's "To That Predestined Dancing Place," a work in three movements scored for "percussion quartet with theatrical elements." The performance occurred at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery for the 2nd Festival of the Arts. At the same event Cage performed his "A Room, She Is Asleep" with the New Percussion Quartet.
Signed and inscribed in blue ink by Cage, New York (1970s) to Jennifer Adamson, daughter of the great autograph collector Steve Adamson (1937-2020). In fine condition, although the signature is difficult to read on account of the contrast of the ink on the kettle drums (!)
An excellent and unusual John Cage photograph. .
Details
- Bookseller
- Michael Laird Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4001
- Title
- [JOHN CAGE]. Signed photograph of John Cage with Toy Machine Gun
- Author
- John Cage (subject) / Jim Tuttle (photographer)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Michael Laird Rare Books LLC
Biblio member since 2007
Lockhart, Texas
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We invite you to browse through a selection of our inventory: we strive to present the greatest historic detail and bibliographic accuracy, even for lesser priced - but no less interesting - items. We are happy to provide further images of any item: please inquire.
Order with confidence: we select every item with great care and discernment; moreover, we examine every page of every book. We are always interested in purchasing fine and rare books, manuscripts, and ephemera; please inquire. We very much appreciate your interest in our work, and your patronage. Thank you!
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