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BRION GYSIN (1916-1986)
Autograph Manuscript Signed, 7 lines written on a large sheet: "In Tangier once / a jealous lover / knifed his friend / in the back. / Hamri said 'Mektoub' / 'It was written.' / So I wrote it." 502x368 mm; 19 3/4x14 1/2 inches, all edges moderately toned, faint scattered foxing, hinged at upper edge verso; framed. Np, nd.
This text was incorporated into an artwork by Gysin entitled Suite II: In Tangier, 1958, which was part of the retrospective exhibition of his works at New York City's Tower Gallery in 1985.
Brion Gysin was a British-Canadian artist and author who was known for developing the cut-up technique with his friend, William S. Burroughs.Np, 1950s?
