Picasso
By: words, Gertrude Stein ; music, Virgil Thomson
Contributors: Thomson, Virgil, 1896-1989; Craig, Suzzan; Stinehour Press
Publisher: JHW Editions
Published: 1992
Place of publication: New York]
Language: eng
Subjects: Songs and music; Manuscripts; Facsimiles; Piano music; Music
Notes: Comprises 2 sheets ([4] p.) containing t.p., table of contents and colophon; 2 bifolia ([8] p.) containing Stein's first 2 texts; 3 sheets ([3] leaves) containing facsim. of Thompson's holograph score; bound vol. (40 p. ; 26 x 27 cm.) containing Stein's 3rd text; and compact disc (1 sound disc (2:07 min.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.) containing performance of the score by Suzzan Craig, pianist.

Compact disc recorded Nov. 11, 1992 in Steinway Hall, New York City.

Picasso (1938) issued in stiff red handmade paper covers (paper specially made by Paul Wong at Dieu Donné Papermill); compact disc inserted in pocket of case, with flap secured by a Velcro disc. The whole issued in red Brillianta cloth covered drop spine box.

Limited ed. of 300 copies; designed by Jerry Kelly and printed letterpress at the Stinehour Press on Rives BFK paper (unbound sheets) and Arches Wove paper (bound vol.).
Table of contents: title: [Texts]. Picasso (1909) ; If I told him : a completed portrait of Picasso (1923) ; Picasso (1938) / Gertrude Stein; title: [Score]. Bugles & birds : a portrait of Pablo Picasso (30 April 1940) / Virgil Thomson.