Lou Harrison - ninteen items
A Rare Glimpse into Lou Harrison's Creative World
This exceptional booklet represents one of only 200 copies ever printed—you're looking at #179, a testament to its extraordinary scarcity. Far beyond a typical musical score or commercial publication, this intimate artist's object likely served as a personal gift or limited statement piece, offering collectors and Harrison scholars a unique window into the composer's creative process.
The booklet functions as a personal artifact, showcasing Harrison's diverse artistic explorations through essays, commentaries, original compositions, notational sketches, and personal reminiscences. These pieces reflect his deep engagement with poetry, calligraphy, and the innovative graphic notation techniques he developed in his private notebooks—revealing the multifaceted artist behind the celebrated composer.
For admirers of Lou Harrison's groundbreaking contributions to music and percussion, this booklet is more than a collectible—it's an essential piece of musical history. Its rarity and intimate nature make it a coveted treasure among serious collectors and anyone seeking to understand the personal side of one of America's most innovative composers.