Santa Barbara: Capricorn Press, 1970. First Edition. A major association copy of this collection of early verse, inscribed just a few months following publication. Carl Weissner (1940-2012) was German author, publisher, translator, and counterculture figure, noted for his translations of William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, J.G. Ballard, Harold..... More
Fremont, CA: Ruddy Duck Press, [1984]. First Edition. Volume of poetry published as Oro Madre No.10, a publication suppressed by Bukowski, who objected to the formatting and amateurish reproduction. The colophon states that the first 25 copies were signed and numbered, but these were never published. While an unknown number..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, [1982]. First Edition. Prospectus for Bukowski's autobiographical fourth novel, reproducing a humorous excerpt from the book. Issued as Broadside/Flyer No.8 (but actually No.9). Krumhansl 74a. Original broadside, with text printed in four colors on yellow stock, measuring 25.5cm x 43.25cm (10" x 17"). Two old..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1982. First Edition. Bukowski's fourth novel, chronicling his painful upbringing in a militant household, and his contentious relationship with his parents. One the great American literary memoirs, ranking among the best of his work. Krumhansl 74f. Deluxe Issue, one of six copies specially bound and..... More
N.p. S.i., 1975. Complete, heavily-corrected draft of this Notes of a Dirty Old Man story, which first appeared in the April 4, 1975 issue of the Los Angeles Free Press (No.559). The story is centered around a barfly named Harry, just getting settled for a day of heavy drinking, who..... More
Stockton, CA: The Wormwood Review Press, 1984. First Edition. Collection of poems inspired by one of Bukowski's great loves - watching horses at the racetrack. A Bukowski "A" item, with the entire issue of WR dedicated to his work. Krumhansl 91. One of 700 numbered copies, this being copy no.687..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1983. First Edition. Scarce lettered copy of Bukowski's strongest collection of short fiction, among his most widely reprinted works from the 1980's. This copy complimented by a superb, full-page oil painting of a dinosaur, covering the entire surface of the page. Krumhansl 80f. Deluxe Issue..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, [1983]. First Edition. Attractive prospectus for this key collection of Bukowski's short fiction, with a brief synopsis and an exceprt from one story. Krumhansl 80a. Original broadside, with text printed in four colors on white stock, measuring 25.5cm x 42.5cm (10" x 16.75"). Two old..... More
[Binley Woods]: Beat Scene, [1991]. First Edition. Broadside featuring Bukowski's poem, written in January, 1990, and given away for free to subscribers of Beat Scene magazine (No.15). The poem would appear in book format, with substantial textual changes, in the posthumously-published collection Come On In! (2006). Unaccountably scarce; in his..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1991. First Edition. Issued as a New Year's Greeting from Black Sparrow Press in 1991, and one of the only New Year's Greetings bound in elaborately-patterned quarter cloth. Though not called for, the author has added a small drawing of a smoking man with a...... More
[Stockton, CA]: The Wormwood Review Press, 1978. First Edition. Humorous and reflective volume of poems related to life, love, sex, and the women in Bukowski's life. Krumhansl 64. One of 640 numbered copies, this being copy no.480. Slim octavo (21.25cm); illustrated wrappers, stapled; 120pp. A Fine copy. More
London: London Magazine Editions, 1974. First UK Edition. First hardcover edition of Bukowski's 1973 collection Erections, Ejaculations, Exhibitions and General Tales of Ordinary Madness, published by City Lights Books. Uncommon signed. First Impression. Octavo (22.25cm); glossy photo-illustrated boards; dustjacket; [xii],205,[7]pp. Signed by the author on the title page. Faint diagonal..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1977. First Edition. The smallest available limitation of this substantial collection of the Bukowski's poetry from the mid-1970's, basis for Dominique Deruddere's 1987 film Crazy Love. Krumhansl 60d; Morrow & Cooney 312e. Deluxe Issue, one of five specially designated copies set aside for the author..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1979. First Edition. Deluxe Issue, one of five copies specially bound and designated for use by the author, publisher, and those within the inner circle of the press, this one marked "Binder's Copy" and signed by Bukowski on the title page. Small octavo (21cm); decorative..... More
Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1972. First Edition. The smallest limitation of Bukowski's second full-length collection of poems published by Black Sparrow (with exception to a small number of hors de commerce copies). Noted as one of Al Fogel's "Top 20 Bukowski Rarities," and seldom-seen in commerce. Krumhansl 41d; Morrow..... More
Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1972. First Edition. Attractive presentation copy of Bukowski's second full-length collection of poems published by Black Sparrow Press. A significant collection, bearing an elaborate contemporary inscription. Krumhansl 41b. First Printing, wrappered issue (2,515 copies). Octavo (23.5cm); printed wrappers; [10],11-159,[5]pp. Inscribed on the title page to..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1997. First Edition. Collection of five poems, published in 1997 as a New Year's Greeting for Friends of the Black Sparrow Press. Krumhansl 152c. Deluxe Issue, one of 26 lettered copies specially bound in boards, this being copy 'J'. Slim octavo (22cm); decorative paper-covered boards;..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 2001. First Edition. The final volume of Bukowski's posthumously-published poems issued by Black Sparrow Press. The remainder of his posthumously-published work would be issued by Ecco Press. Deluxe Issue, one of 26 lettered copies specially bound with an original silkscreend print tipped in, this being..... More
San Francisco: City Lights Books, 1976. Volume collecting a large portion of Bukowski's "Notes of a Dirty Old Man" column which he wrote for Open City between May, 1967 and February, 1969. The column and subsequent publication of the book made Bukowski more famous than nearly anything else he did..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1984. First Edition. Deluxe Issue, one of five copies specially bound and designated for the author, publisher and members within the inner circle of the press, this one marked "Binder's Copy" and signed by Bukowski on the colophon. 12mo (16.5cm); decorative paper-covered boards; publisher's acetate..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 2000. First Edition. Sharp copy of the penultimate volume of Bukowski's posthumously-published poems issued by Black Sparrow Press. Limited Issue, one of 400 numbered copies bound with an original serigraph print, this being copy no.381. Octavo (23.5cm); pictorial paper-covered boards and royal blue cloth backstrip..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 2000. First Edition. Sharp copy of the penultimate volume of Bukowski's posthumously-published poems issued by Black Sparrow Press. Deluxe Issue, one of 26 lettered copies specially bound with an original silkscreend print tipped in, this being copy 'E'. Octavo (23.5cm); printed paper-covered boards and patterned..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 2001. First Edition. Cloth Issue, one of 150 numbered copies specially bound in boards, this being copy no.11. Slim octavo (19cm); decorative paper-covered boards; publisher's white unprinted dustjacket; [16]pp. Fine in a Fine dustjacket. Bukowski's penultimate New Year's Greeting from the Black Sparrow Press, containing..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1979. First Edition. Attractive deluxe edition of Bukowski's last substantial poetry collection of the 1970's. Krumhansl 68a & e. Deluxe Issue, one of 100 numbered copies signed by the author, each with a signed silkscreen print bound in, this being copy no.76. Octavo (23.5cm); illustrated..... More
Glendale, CA: Poetry X/Change, [1968]. First Edition. A serviceable copy of this early collection of poems. Krumhansl 28a; Dorbin A12. Regular Issue, one of ca.400 copies. Slim octavo (21.25cm); photo-illustrated card wrappers, stapled; [32]pp; illus. A fresh, Fine copy. More