This is a first edition of the book "Notations" by composer John Cage (American, 1912-1992). The softcover book is a foundational investigation into the modern score as visual (and not just musical) art. Assembled with Alison Knowles, Cage's remarkable anthology reproduces 255 composer and artist scores from Cage's own collection. It includes work from Yoko Ono, Satie, Stravinsky, The Beatles, Leonard Bernstein, etc. It remains one of the most difficult books from Dick Higgins' noted press, "Something Else Press" to locate in collectible condition.

From the Upstate New York estate of Marshall and Kay Lee. Marshall was a well known collector of Pre-Columbian pottery and a talented and well-respected book designer in the publishing industry.
9 x 8 5/8 x 1"

Creases, tears, and soiling to the covers. The back cover is torn 3/4 up the length of the spine. Hand written title along the backstrip. Toning and minor soiling to the pages, especially at the edges. The binding remains in tact and all pages are present.