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Writings about Music (First Edition, Inscribed to Paul Fromm)
by Steve Reich
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0814773583
- ISBN 13
- 9780814773581
- Seller
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: New York University Press / Halifax: The Press of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, 1974. First Edition. First Edition. First issue wrappered binding, without the UNIVERSAL EDITION notation on the spine, and without the added note about typographical corrections by Reich at the end of his Introduction. Association copy, inscribed by Steve Reich to Paul Fromm on the verso of the front endpaper: "for Paul Fromm / From Steve Reich." Reich's first and only book.
Fromm, who passed away in 1987, was one of the most important enablers of twentieth century classical music, establishing in 1944 the Fromm Musical Foundation, which commissions major works to this day. He was a fan of Reich's work from early on, and in 1985 the Fromm Foundation commissioned Reich's piece, "New York Counterpoint," now considered one of his most important works.
Though the inscription is not dated, it was likely made near to the date of publication, predating the commission by nearly a decade. A scarce signature and a great association between one of the twentieth century's greatest composers and one of its greatest patrons.
Near Fine in card wrappers, in a Near Fine example of the scarce dust jacket, with only a small chip at the top front panel to note.
Fromm, who passed away in 1987, was one of the most important enablers of twentieth century classical music, establishing in 1944 the Fromm Musical Foundation, which commissions major works to this day. He was a fan of Reich's work from early on, and in 1985 the Fromm Foundation commissioned Reich's piece, "New York Counterpoint," now considered one of his most important works.
Though the inscription is not dated, it was likely made near to the date of publication, predating the commission by nearly a decade. A scarce signature and a great association between one of the twentieth century's greatest composers and one of its greatest patrons.
Near Fine in card wrappers, in a Near Fine example of the scarce dust jacket, with only a small chip at the top front panel to note.
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- Bookseller
- Royal Books, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 99584
- Title
- Writings about Music (First Edition, Inscribed to Paul Fromm)
- Author
- Steve Reich
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Unknown
- ISBN 10
- 0814773583
- ISBN 13
- 9780814773581
- Publisher
- New York University Press / Halifax: The Press of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1974
- Keywords
- Music | Experimental Music | Composers | Association Copy | Best Copy in the World | Autograph Material | Author's First Book | Avant-garde
- Bookseller catalogs
- Music; Best Copy in the World; Avant-garde; Association Copy;
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We are an open shop located in the midtown section of Baltimore. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday. You may email an order at any time, 24 hours a day.
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