Black Sparrow Press, 1970. First Edition. Paperback. A superb presentation copy, signed and inscribed inside front cover by author James ('Jimmy') Pitts, an important friend of Bukowski's in this era: 'For Jimmy Pitts - Who is a student of literature and of life and of love. Strength + all best..... More
Wormwood Review Press, 1988. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Copy #185 of 750 numbered copies. A very near to fine copy in original burgundy wraps (slight spotting to front cover). 41-88 pages. Upper wrapper title. Chapbook issue of the periodical; includes 19 poems in all (plus Buk's illustrations). Krumhansl #109. Bukowski..... More
Ecco, August 2002. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Great copy, has three small stains on front cover, clean text, no marks. More
Black Sparrow Press, January 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Copy #170 of 300 numbered copies signed by Charles Bukowski. A near fine copy in blue cloth over orange boards, paper spine label and original clear plastic jacket (spotting to top edge; plastic jacket has some tiny flaws to edges). More
Carl Hanser Verlag, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. 64mo - up to 3" tall. Brand new vintage book of 20 ACTUAL WOODEN MATCHES features English on front cover, and German on back panel. Issued in 1983 in Munich (Minchen) Germany to mark the publication of the German translation of Bukowski's HAM..... More
Ecco, March 2007. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Heavily worn used paperback in rough condition with dampstaining and tears - reading copy only. More
Ecco, May 2002. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Scarce original Black Sparrow first edition in original green printed wraps (very slight fading to spine, very slight wear). A real Black Sparrow printing. 205, [4] pages. First issue of Krumhansl #51a; Morrow & Cooney #225a. Robinson, Richard (photographer); 1 b/w Photograph (portrait);..... More
Black Sparrow Press, 1970. First Edition. Paperback. One of 400 copies. A fine copy in original green printed wraps. Krumhansl 31a. More
Black Sparrow Press, 1972. First Edition. Trade Paperback. A very good copy of the first edition, paperback issue (slight wear). A review copy with publisher's slip laid in loose. First issue of Krumhansl #41. Dedicated to Linda King. Cherry, Sam (photographer); 1 b/w Photograph (portrait). 159, [1] pages. More
Black Sparrow Press, 1972. First Edition. Trade Paperback. A very good copy of the first edition, paperback issue (some darkening and wear). First issue of Krumhansl #41. Dedicated to Linda King. Cherry, Sam (photographer); 1 b/w Photograph (portrait). 159, [1] pages. More
Essex House, 1969. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. The book is inscribed on first page to James ('Jimmy') Pitts, an important friend of Bukowski's in this era: 'To Jimmy Pitts - my friend down to the last photo finish. Charles Bukowski 8-19-70.' A good copy of this Bukowski classic with..... More
Litmus : distributed by Cosmic Aeroplane, January 1975. First Thus. Paperback. A very good copy in the original blue printed wraps (minor spotting to covers and text edges). Includes letters and a drawing not in the prior editions, and is confusingly described as 'first edition with correspondence second printing'. More
Litmus / Poetry X/Change, 1968. First Edition. Trade Paperback. A very good copy of this scarce first edition in original wraps (slight spotting to covers). Binding is tight, staples not rusted. [32]pages. Krumhansl #28a; first 'regular' issue, with centerspread Bukowski illustration (in orange/brown) and poem 'Cows in Art Class'. 'A..... More
Black Sparrow Press, 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. Copy #16 of 250 numbered hardcover copies signed by Charles Bukowski. This copy has great provenance - being Bill Katz's copy, with facsimiles of two pre-publication letters from publisher John Martin to Katz (from December 1970 and January 1971), discussing Katz's prior pivotal..... More
Black Sparrow Press, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 12mo - over 63/4" - 73/4" Tall. A near fine copy. A New Year's Greeting from Black Sparrow Press, 2002. #52 of 176 numbered and lettered copies. More
Black Sparrow Press, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. Copy #121 of 300 numbered hardcover copies signed by Bukowski. Near fine copy of this classic 70's Bukowski LIMITED AND SIGNED edition. Red patterned cloth over grey boards; printed paper spine label; original clear plastic jacket. There is slight darkening and a few..... More
Black Sparrow Press, 1973. First Edition. Trade Paperback. A very good copy of the first edition, 1st printing in original gray wraps (slight darkening and wear, lower corner of text slightly bumped). First issue of Krumhansl #45a. Robinson, Richard (photographer); 1 b/w Photograph (portrait). 189, [2] pages. More
Quixote Press, 1969. First Edition. Paperback. A good copy of the first edition in original orange printed wraps (some wear to edges; a few smudges). [4],80 pages. Krumhansl 30 - one of about 400 copies issued. More
City Lights Books, 1972. First Edition. Paperback. A SUPERB PRESENTATION COPY, signed and inscribed by both Charles Bukowski (with one of his signature drawings of him standing, smoking with a booze bottle), and the dedicatee, Linda King, on first page to James ('Jimmy') Pitts, an important friend of Bukowski's in..... More
[Wormwood Review Press], 1984. First Edition. Trade Paperback. An exceptionally nice copy. [2], 83-124 pages. Chapbook monographic issue of the periodical. Copy #406 of 700 numbered copies printed. Krumhansl #91. Charles (illustrator); 1 b/w Illustration (upper wrapper). More
[Wormwood Review Press], 1978. First Edition. Trade Paperback. A near fine copy of this Bukowski first edition (slight fading to spine). One of 700 numbered copies (this is number 96) printed. Krumhansl #64.Stranger, Ernest (illustrator); Bukowski, Charles (illustrator); 1 b/w Illustration (upper wrapper); b/w Decorative title Page. More
Pragma, January 1994. Trade Paperback. A Near Fine copy with little shelfwear, tight binding uncreased spine. More
[Loujon Press], 1970. First Edition. Broadside. SUPERB PRESENTATION COPY of this extremely rare Bukowski broadside, one of the more (intentionally) provocative of his early career, advertising a reading at the University of New Mexico. WITH A GREAT INSCRIPTION: 'For James Pitts Jimmy - this is the Jon Webb poster which..... More
Santa Rosa: Black Sparrow. Color Poster. First Edition. Poster. Large color poster with photo by Michael Montfort trumpets Bukowski's Black Sparrow Press titles. Measures 12 x 17". Folded four ways and never opened - may have some production flaws - otherwise in 'as new' condition. More
