On the back cover, it is stated that In 1980 Kaz Maslanka received his BFA in Sculpture from Wichita State University where he also studied music, mathematics and physics. He has been involved in the arts for more than 35 years and been pioneering mathematical poetry since the early 1980's. He has a strong international presence not only on his blog "Mathematical Poetry" but also with exhibitions of his work. He currently lives in San Diego California and works as an aerospace engineering consultant for a technology company where he leads a group of engineers creating leading edge computer modeling techniques for aerospace manufacturing. He is on the board of directors for the San Diego based "Sonic Arts Studio" a group of composers and musicians devoted to the development and proliferation of microtonal music. He also serves on the advisory board of the Bronowski Art and Science Forum in Del Mar, California. His work can be seen on his website http://www.kazmaslanka.com. (photo: by Geof Huth; cover image: Beginner's Mind, 1981/2002 -- 24 x 24 Lambda Duratran) -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.