Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1998. First Edition. A series of Bukowski's journal entries from 1991-1993, illustrated throughout with Crumb's trademark black and white pen illustrations. Lettered copies uncommon. Krumhansl 156d. Deluxe Issue, one of 26 lettered copies specially bound with a silkscreen print signed by the illustrator, this being..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1992. Short story chronicling the events surrounding a man's visit to his wife in a mental hospital. The second of four projects Bukowski collaborated on with Crumb during his lifetime. Basis for David Morrisey's short film adaptation (2000). cf.Krumhansl 79a. Eighth Printing. Quarto (26.5cm); illustrated..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1993. Terrific story about the final act of a washed-up comic, illustrated throughout in Crumb's trademark style. There's No Business was the third of four projects Bukowski collaborated on with Crumb during his lifetime. cf.Krumhansl 87a. Sixth Printing. Quarto (26.5cm); illustrated card wrappers; 17,[3]pp; illus..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, [1984]. First Edition. Attractive prospectus for this important collaborative work between Bukowski and Crumb, issued as Black Sparrow Press Broadside/Flyer No.12. Not in Krumhansl. Original broadside, with text and illustration printed in three colors on pink stock, measuring 25cm x 43cm (9 13/16" x 17")..... More
New York: S.i., [ca.1963-64]. Superb, early letter, connecting three of the most influential illustrators of the 1960's. We find young Crumb living in New York - well before the wide recognition Zap Comix would bring him - appealing to his friend Harvey Kurtzman for help. Kurtzman, formerly of EC Comics..... More
Hamburg & Santa Barbara: Gingko Press, 1992. First Trade Edition. Attractive volume printed by Graham Mackintosh, containing three humorous stories fully illustrated by Crumb. Folio (36.25cm); full red cloth, with title label mounted to front cover; [28]pp; illus. A Fine copy. More
[San Francisco]: Apex Novelties, [1968]. Sharp copy of this groundbreaking underground publication, including iconic appearances by Mr. Natural, Meatball, Mr. Sketchum, Itzy and Bitzy, and others. Second Printing. Slim octavo (24cm); illustrated wrappers, stapled; [28]pp; illus. Trivial rubbing, else a bright, Fine copy. More
[San Francisco]: Apex Novelties, [1968]. Sharp copy of this groundbreaking underground publication, including iconic appearances by Mr. Natural, Schuman the Human, and others. Third Printing. Slim octavo (24cm); illustrated wrappers, stapled; [28]pp; illus. Trivial rubbing to wrappers, small, faint damp mark to base of spine-fold, else a bright, Near Fine..... More
Berkeley and San Francisco: Last Gasp Eco Funnies, 1981-1993. First Edition. Complete run of Crumb's magazine-sized comics anthology, published between 1981-1993. The magazine featured Crumb's own new work, and showcased work by a new generation of cartoonists alongside many from the Zap! Comix days. Contributors include Harvey Pekar, Raymond Pettibon..... More