Bukowski, Charles

POEMS WRITTEN BEFORE JUMPING OUT OF AN 8 STORY WINDOW - DELUXE ISSUE

Glendale, CA: Poetry X/Change, [1968]. First Edition. Stunning copy of this early collection of verse, including "86'd" and "The Hairy Fist and Love Will Die", which has not been collected in any Black Sparrow Press edition of the author's work. Uncommon; we find 2 copies only in the auction record, one of these being photographer Michael Montfort's copy. Krumhansl 28b; Dorbin A12. Item #2883

Deluxe Issue, one of 25 special copies bearing an original signed watercolor at centerfold, replacing Bukowski's printed illustration for the poem "Cows in Art Class." Slim octavo (21.25cm); photo-illustrated card wrappers, stapled; [32]pp. A fresh, Fine copy.

Price: $4,500.00