false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1183304710m/1399457.jpg 1399457 1 <div>John Cage was a giant of American experimental music--composer, writer, and artist. He is most widely known for his 1952 composition <u>4'33,</u> whose three movements continue to challenge the definition of music by being performed without playing a single note. In questioning fundamental tenets of Western music, Cage was often at the center of controversy, and is regarded as an important contributor to many facets of American culture. <br> <br> To enable readers to understand what makes Cage such an extraordinary figure, David Nicholls masterfully places his striking body of prose and poetry, over 300 music compositions, and prominent performance career into historical, environmental, intellectual, philosophical, and aesthetic contexts. Nicholls&rsquo; intimate study of John Cage&rsquo;s personal and professional life confirms the legacy of this major figure in twentieth-century American culture.<br></div> 1389639 26 11 2007 John Cage (American Composers) total:2|4:1|3:1| 2 7 4 1 1399457 0252032152 9780252032158 2 1 3.50 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1183304710m/1399457.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1399457.John_Cage 3 0 false Sun Aug 24 16:32:20 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 24 16:33:26 -0700 2008 1399457 0252032152 9780252032158 2 1 3.50 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1183304710m/1399457.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1399457.John_Cage 0 0 false Tue Aug 11 17:32:27 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 11 17:32:27 -0700 2009 1399457 0252032152 9780252032158 2 1 3.50 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1183304710m/1399457.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1399457.John_Cage 4 0 false Wed Aug 27 09:22:50 -0700 2008 Wed Aug 27 09:22:50 -0700 2008 1399457 0252032152 9780252032158 2 1 3.50 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1183304710m/1399457.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1399457.John_Cage 0 0 false Sat Feb 23 22:15:42 -0800 2008 Sat Feb 23 22:15:48 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1399457