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Wabi-sabi is about appreciating the simple and letting go of the superficial -- the perfect antidote for a society in recovery from a decades-long consumerist binge. Far more than a home dećor, Wabi-sabi is a state of mind: living modestly in the moment, stripping away the unnecessary, finding satisfaction in everyday things. Simply Imperfect is a fully revised and updated edition of Wabi-Sabi House, aime at moving past our belief in life, liberty...

Assesses the influence of Zen Buddhism on the work of composer John Cage, exploring the ways in which Zen transformed Cage's troubled psyche, his relationship with partner Merce Cunningham, and his often indefinable music.