For years he was dismissed as an eccentric exponent of arbitrary noise punctuated by silence. Now, however, John Cage is universally acknowledged as the most influential composer of his generation. Cage's activities as composer, graphic artist, poet, teacher, critic and--not least--writer are explored in this collection of readings by and about this avant-garde pioneer, covering his most innovative period, 1933-1970. The main concern of John Cage:...