"This month at Gray Area we're reading a mind-boggling book from the 1970s! Its author, Manford Eaton (1897-1977), remains a mysterious figure. He worked as a consultant for ORCUS (Operational Research Company, Universal Systems) in Kansas City, Missouri. His main work, "Bio-Music," was published by Dick Higgins's Something Else Press-an unusual fit, since Eaton had no connection to the avant-garde art scene. To say more, his views aligned with Cold War-era U.S. policy rather than challenging the militarized socio-economic order."
". . .join our book club to make a judgment of your own! Reading: Eaton, M. L. (1974). Bio-Music. Something Else Press. Time: 12-2 PM Location: 2665 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Venue: Gray Area Art & Technology Theater Address: 2665 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA,"
Gray Area in San Francisco will host a free book club meeting on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 2665 Mission Street. The reading selection is Bio-Music (1974) by Manford Eaton (1897–1977). Manford Eaton is portrayed as a mysterious figure who worked as a consultant for ORCUS (Operational Research Company, Universal Systems) in Kansas City, Missouri. Bio-Music was published by Dick Higgins's Something Else Press, an unusual publisher choice given Eaton's lack of ties to the avant-garde art scene. Eaton's views are described as aligned with Cold War–era U.S. policy rather than critical of the militarized socio-economic order. Attendees are asked to verify event details with the organizer.
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