SF: Open Skull Press, 1967. A literary magazine published by poet Doug Blazek. Prints letters from Al Purdy to Bukowski, and letters to Blazek from William Wantling, T.L. Kryss, Harold Norse, et al. Illustrated with ink pressings by Blazek. Several tiny specks to cover, else very good plus... More
Salem, OR: Privately published by the author, 1983. Softbound. First edition. Limited to 200 numbered copies signed by Barker with an original initialed linoleum cut frontispiece portrait of Bukowski by Barker. Spine slightly faded, else near fine. More
Madison, WI: Druid Books, [1973]. Pamphlet. Second edition, expanded (purple covers). A very fine, fresh copy. More
Berkeley: Jeff Maser Bookseller, 2003. Pamphlet. First edition. Extensive catalog listing Bukowski items for sale from this noted purveyor of Buk material. Minute spot, else fine. More
LA & Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1972-1978. Pamphlets. First editions. A complete set of the "Sparrow" booklets published by John Martin at Black Sparrow Press, each devoted to the work of a single poet. Three of the pamphlets are by Bukowski, with Eshleman, Creeley, Palmer, Wakoski, Malanga, Everson, Roditi..... More
[Seattle: Fantagraphics, 1991]. Pamphlet, comic book format. First edition. Bukowski's short story in graphic novel format with illustrations by Schultheiss. Touch of rubbing to edges of covers, very near fine. More
[Norway]: J. W. Cappelens Forlag, [1988]. Hardbound in illustrated boards, issued without dust jacket. First Norwegian edition (originally published in Germany). Illustrated by Matthias Schultheiss. Short stories by Bukowski are the basis for this graphic novel beautifully executed by Schultheiss who accurately portrays Buk's down-and-out lifestyle. Don't worry about the..... More
Sudbury, MA: Water Row Books, 1984-1988. Stapled quarto sheets, one catalog is a pamphlet stapled at the spine. The emphasis of these catalogs is on Bukowski and they include some rarities at mouthwatering 25-year-old prices. A nice group of early catalogs from one of the first dealers to specialize in..... More
New Orleans: House of Books 1994. Softbound. First edition. Limited to 250 copies. Nice Buk catalog featuring items from the collection of Jon and Gypsy Lou Webb including some terrific association copies. Spine and edges of front and back cover faded, a few catalog entries circled in ink, else very..... More
[LA]: Black Sparrow, 1975. Pamphlet. Second printing. Published as Sparrow 30. Fine. More
[LA]: Black Sparrow, 1975. Pamphlet. First edition. Published as Sparrow 30. Barely perceptible touch of sunning to spine, else fine. More
n.p.: Blackrose Editions, 1983. Broadside poem, folded as issued, printed on four sides. First separate printing of Bukowski's first appearance in print originally published in Story magazine. One of 150 numbered copies signed by Bukowski (of a total edition of 176). Handsomely printed by the Grenfell Press. Very fine... More
Leesburg, VA: Bottle of Smoke Press, [2003]. 8vo. Small broadside poem tipped into a maroon printed folder with a cover illustration by Bukowski. First separate printing. One of 26 lettered copies, this being copy "A" (from a total edition of 126). Fine. More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow, 1994. Hardbound, issued without dust jacket. First edition. One of 200 numbered copies bound in boards (of a total cloth edition of 226). Issued as a New Year's Greeting from the press. Fine. More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1979. Broadside printing a poem from the book. First edition. Printed in red and black on yellow stock. Published as Broadside Flyer No. 8. Folded as issued, else fine. More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow, 1983. Broadside printing an excerpt from the book. First edition. Published as Broadside Flyer No. 10. Folded as issued, else fine. More
Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow, 1984. Broadside. First edition. Printed in orange and black on pink stock. Features an illustration by R. Crumb. Published as Broadside Flyer No. 12. Folded twice as issued since these were laid into copies of the book, else very fine. More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow, 1988. VHS video in plastic case with printed pink label and gold sticker seal neatly opened. First edition, regular issue (there were also 100 signed copies). Documents a 1970 reading by Bukowski at Bellevue College, one of Buk's earliest public readings. Running time: 60 minutes. Fine..... More
London: Little Lagoon, [ca. 1995]. UK fanzine devoted to Charles Bukowski. Features cartoons, graphics, articles, reviews, a guide to his publications, and more. Price label remnant to front cover, else very near fine. More
Detroit: Alternative Press, 1971. Postcard printing this poem by Bukowski. First edition. Bottom edge hand-marbled. Fine (touch of yellowing to edges). More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow, 1995. Hardbound in plain white dust jacket. First edition. One of 26 lettered copies. A New Year's Greeting from Black Sparrow. Fine. More
[Santa Rosa]: Black Sparrow, 1999. 8vo. Broadside poem. First edition. Issued for inclusion in the lettered issue of the Krumhansl bibliography. Fine. More
n.p.: Ecco, 2007. Tall folio. Broadside poem. First edition. Limited to 250 copies not for sale. Illustrated with a photo of Bukowski holding a cigarette. As new. More
