Title: The well-prepared piano
Description: This definitive manual describes how to "prepare" a piano properly (for compositions by John Cage and other composers for prepared piano) without damaging the instrument.  The book includes numerous photos, diagrams, drawings, "Checklist for a Basic Preparation Kit", "Where to Obtain Materials", an annotated list of compositions for prepared piano, etc.  Second American Edition, revised and expanded. - Author website.
Subjects: Bibliography, Piano, Prepared piano music, History and criticism