Philip Glass: Words Without Music (Autobiography)

“Words Without Music: A Memoir” by Philip Glass

First edition, 2016
Slight creasing on the cover. Otherwise, there are no noticeable stains, and overall, it is in good condition for a rare, out-of-print book.
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Composer Philip Glass, known as the "master of minimalist music," recounts his musical journey and his adventurous upbringing.

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"Music begins with listening."
The Glass world written in this book gives courage to live, not only to composers but to many people.
-- Joe Hisaishi (Composer)

A memoir by Philip Glass, who gained immediate attention with his legendary opera "Einstein on the Beach" released in 1976, and has since established his unique position as a composer while creating works in various fields such as stage and film.

"Glass, who continues to build close and intimate relationships with the worlds of art, theater, dance, film, and literature in addition to music, walks a path that, like his music itself, is organically connected to his life and music, as you will understand by reading this book.
There's no end to the examples, such as the experimental spirit that became even more radical through his collaboration with Robert Wilson, and the observational skills he cultivated during his time as Richard Serra's assistant, but Glass gave it his all at every moment and used it as nourishment for his music.
Whether by chance or by necessity, it was the result of him pursuing what he wanted to do and what he should do." (From the book's commentary)