Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1969. First Edition. An especially desirable issue of this early collection; the deluxe issue has shown up at auction 4 times in the last 34 years, and is noted as one of Al Fogel's "Top 20 Bukowski Rarities." Krumhansl 32c. Deluxe Issue, one of 50..... More
San Francisco: City Lights Books, 1977. Attractive copy of this short story collection, gathering works which first appeared in the pages of Open City, NOLA Express, The Berkeley Barb, and Evergreen Review, et al. A distinctive copy, signed and inscribed by four individuals with deep, personal connections to the author..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1975. First Edition. Bukowski's second novel, following his alter-ego Henry Chinaski through post-WW2 America as he blows through a series of dead-end jobs. Basis for Bent Hammer's 2005 film adaptation, starring Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, and an appropriately sleazy Matt Dillon. Krumhansl 51c. Limited Issue..... More
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
Santa Barbara: Capricorn Press, 1970. First Edition. Collection of nine poems, which first appeared in the pages of Hearse, Targets, Midwest, The Other, Blitz, The Goodly Company, and Wormwood Review. Uncommon signed. Krumhansl 34b. Hardcover Issue, one of 100 unnumbered copies. Octavo (24cm); black paper-covered boards, with red title labels..... 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. Deluxe issue of 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. One of 15 copies marked "Presentation..... 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 Trade Edition. Bukowski's novel based on his experiences making the film 'Barfly,' filmed by Barbet Schroeder in 1987. This copy bears a warm, personal inscription to Mina and Sholom "Red" Stodolsky, who operated the Baroque Bookstore in Hollywood, CA from 1972 until his..... 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. Bukowski's strongest collection of short fiction, and among his most widely reprinted works from the 1980's. Krumhansl 80d. Limited Issue, one of 400 numbered copies specially bound and signed by the author, this being copy no.389. Octavo (23.5cm); printed paper-covered boards and..... 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 Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1991. First Edition. Late collection of poems, uncharacteristically issued by Black Sparrow in a single edition of 750 numbered and signed copies, with an additional 26 lettered copies. Notable for containing the poem "Dinosauria, we," which inspired the title for John Dullaghan's 2003 documentary "Bukowski..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1982. First Edition. Single poem, published in 1982 as a New Year's Greeting for Friends of the Black Sparrow Press. Krumhansl 72a. Wrappered Issue, one of 1,092 copies. Slim octavo (20cm); decorative card wrappers, stapled; [12]pp. 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
New York: 7 Poets Press, [1962]. First Edition. Early chapbook, with the subjects covered by these poems being those closest to the author's heart: women, the race track, and classical music. A charming inscription to author and long-time friend Seamus Cooney, who in addition to editing five volumes of Bukowski's..... More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1977. First Edition. Substantial collection of the author's poetry from the mid-1970's. Basis for Dominique Deruddere's 1987 film Crazy Love. cf.note, Krumhansl 60a. One of 29 copies with "Advance Review Copy" rubber-stamped on front endpaper. Octavo (22.5cm); beige card wrappers, with publisher's typed slip mounted..... 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, 1988. First Edition. Autobiographical poem, issued as a New Year's Greeting for Friends of the Black Sparrow Press. Krumhansl 106a. Wrappered Issue, one of 1,500 copies. Slim octavo (17.75cm); decorative wrappers, stapled; [12]pp. A Fine copy. 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 103d. Limited Issue, one of 400 numbered..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow Press, 1987. First Edition. First Printing. About Fine in a Near Fine acetate dustjacket, one of 500 hardcover trade copies. Some minute rubbing at the corner tips and bottom edge, else Fine. The screenplay for the 1987 Barbet Schroeder film, starring Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway..... 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. Sharp copy of 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. Limited Issue, one of 500 numbered copies bound with an original serigraph print, this being..... More