Geometry, or the Unwanted Man,
by John Bart Gerald, with two handrubbed blockprints by Julie Maas. 134 pages, perfectbound. Fabriano, collage cover. Edition of 300, numbered and signed by author & artist. Moody Maine, 1989. ISBN 0.941917.13.4 Original price $20.00. Remaining first edition copies, price on request.Theorems and corollaries of a human geometry
The Unknown Principle
Theorem #60: what you know least about that is essential to you, is probably of the most importance.
Corollary A.: if life is a mystery to us, still which of us can do without ?
Corollary B.: since humanity has done poorly with all its knowledge, the answers necessary to survival remain with the unknown.
Corollary C.: it is more important to be in touch with a merciful unknown than to understand it.
Corollary D.: once the unknown is controlled it begins to lose its power and its mercy.
Corollary E.: if it is true that knowledge frees then withholding knowledge makes others prisoners.
Corollary F.: it is possible that we all serve whether we like it or not, simply because God remains a mystery.
- from Geometry.
