Each issue had a print run of 2,000 copies, although the first issue originally ran 1,000 copies before selling out and warranting an additional 1,000 copies. According to chief editor Larry Austin, the spiral-bound, 10 ¾ x 13 ½ inches landscape format was inspired by some of John Cage's graphic scores as well as the benefit of being able to stand the magazine up on a piano or music stand when performing pieces. Subscribers were composers, teachers, performers or libraries located in North America and Europe. The magazine was never subsidized or funded by any institution. Despite or thanks to its short existence, the scope of Source magazine appears both focused and wide ranging. Emerging from a rejection of formal concert performance and traditional music notation, Source also included  and  in its coverage of avantgarde graphic scores, therefore expanding the very definition of music. It welcomed veterans like , ,  or , as well as young Turks of the avant-garde like  ,  or .

Over the years, Source covered West Coast experimentalism of the 1960s (, ) ; American Minimalism (, , ) ; the birth of  as we know it (, , ) ; improvised and indeterminate music (the ONCE Group, Musica Elettronica Viva, Toshi Ichiyanagi) ;  and performance art with  or  ; European sound poetry with the  affiliated artists or  ; the British  of , ,  and .

Source also welcomed the use of advanced technology (electronic, video, communications) to expand music's scope. The magazine published information on 's newly built synthesizer, 's first video experiments or Lowell Cross's video/laser light shows featured in issue #9, 1971. The trend was perfectly in synch with the Art & Technology show at , 1971, where contemporary artists were offered to partner with engineers and technicians of their choice.

The greatest publication ever on Avant Garde music. These 'magazines' measure 14" x 11" and each one is chock full of articles and pictures by the leading composers of Electronic & Avant Garde music from the 60s - included in many of them are 10" 33rpm records featuring compositions of select composers - and SCORES - many of them complete - not just on paper but on mylar, pieces of fur, overlappings, IN COLOR etc. It is a true multi-media magazine. Words cannot describe this great magazine.

 

Issue #9 - Several Exhibits with accompanying materials to build or perform on your own. Both records with recorded examples are included. Look like they've never been played.

Lowell Cross

Arrigo Lora-Totino

Marilyn Wood

Jim Burns

Manford Eaton

Jacques Brodier

Ed Kobrin

Alvin Curran

Paul Klerr

Anna Lockwood

Nelson Howe

Nicolas Slonminsky

This is the coolest magazine ever, from the perspective of graphic design, printing, book bindery, experimental music, art and psychology. No returns. Please view the images closely and email me with any questions or requests for more photos. I'm more than happy to send. Ships USPS Priority Mail. Thanks for looking!