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
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
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1989. First Edition. Bukowski's novel based on his experiences making the film Barfly, filmed by Barbet Schroeder in 1987. Krumhansl 112e. Deluxe Issue, one of 26 lettered copies signed by the author, each with a signed silkscreen print bound in, this being copy 'C'. Octavo..... 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
Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1970. First Edition. Limited Issue, one of 100 numbered copies signed by the author, this being copy no.80. Slim 12mo. (14cm); letterpress printed sheets, handsewn into decorative card wrappers; [12]pp. Fine in the publisher's original envelope, lightly edgeworn, else Near Fine. Housed in a custom..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1989. First Edition. Deluxe Issue, one of 4 specially designated copies, this one marked "Binder's Copy" and signed by the author on the colophon. Octavo (18.5cm); illustrated paper and red satin backstrip; publisher's original white unprinted dustjacket; [12]pp. Fine in a Near Fine dustjacket, with..... 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
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1982. First Edition. Deluxe Issue, one of 6 specially designated copies, this one marked "Binder's Copy" and signed on the colophon. Slim octavo (20.5cm); decorative paper-covered boards; publisher's unprinted red paper dustjacket; [12]pp. Fine in a Fine dustjacket. Single poem, published in 1982 as 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 Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1993. Twentieth Printing. Octavo (23.5cm); decorative paper-covered boards and black cloth backstrip, with title label mounted to spine; publisher's original acetate dustjacket; [14],15-307,[5]pp. Faint, scattered foxing to text edges and board extremities, else Near Fine in a lightly rubbed, Near Fine dustjacket. A substantial collection..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1979. First Edition. Deluxe Issue, one of 26 lettered copies specially bound and signed by the author, this being copy 'D'. Small octavo (21cm); decorative paper-covered boards and silver cloth backstrip; publisher's original unprinted olive green paper dustjacket; [8]pp. Fine in a Fine dustjacket. Handsome..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1993. Sixteenth Printing. Octavo (23.5cm); printed paper-covered boards and black cloth backstrip, with title label mounted to spine; publisher's original acetate dustjacket; [10],11-159,[1]pp. Faint foxing to text edges, touch of dust-soil along lower edge of front cover, else Near Fine in a lightly rubbed, Near..... 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, 1987. First Edition. Bukowski's finished script for the 1987 film directed by Barbet Schroeder, including all deviations from the original screenplay. Illustrated throughout with stills from the film, depicting Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, and others. Krumhansl 103e. Deluxe Issue, one of 26 lettered..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1987. First Edition. Bukowski's finished script for the 1987 film directed by Barbet Schroeder, including all deviations from the original screenplay. Illustrated throughout with stills from the film, depicting Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, and others. Krumhansl 103b. Trade Issue, one of 500 copies..... 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