Musical Book

Atlanta: Nexus Press, 1979. Folio. First and only printing of this edition, one of 60 copies issued. Produced in collaboration with Michael Goodman, following the original edition, which was produced and used in 1969 during author Lionello Gennero's stage production "Il Te di Alice."

One of the more uncommon productions from Nexus Press and one that, if used to its full potential, would result in the deconstruction and/or destruction of the object itself.

An unusual book, intended to be "played" in a variety of ways, as noted in its directions for use: "These leaves, plus the covers, can be played in different ways by: striking, scraping, rubbing, engraving, crumpling, tearing, breaking, snapping, etc. All this can be done by or with hands, using sticks, drum brush and each and every kind of instrument/tool normally used for percussion or any kind of utensils such as hammers, scissors, whatever."

Near Fine in plywood boards and cloth binding, housing 15 loose leaves, with rope clasp as issued.

[Book #154305]