POETRY CHARLES BUKOWSKI from Gregor Rare Books

London:: Virgin,, 1994.. First Printing of the First UK Edition. A Fine tight copy in a Fine dust jacket. Pulp was Bukowski's last published novel released just prior to his death. Pulp is a convoluted detective story about a hard-boiled private eye who solves his cases by waiting them out, Pulp evokes Raymond Chandler, an author who lived in Los… Read more about this item

Santa Rosa:: Black Sparrow Press,, 1994.. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine tight copy in illustrated hardcover binding. Pulp was Bukowski's last published novel released just prior to his death. Pulp is a convoluted detective story about a hard-boiled private eye who solves his cases by waiting them out, Pulp evokes Raymond Chandler, an author who lived… Read more about this item

Los Angeles:: Black Sparrow Press,, 1973.. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine copy in cream paper wraps. The Sparrow newsletter was a monthly publication produced by Bukowski's publisher and featured a single writer in each issue. Sparrow 5 contains 11 early poems by Bukowski.

New York:: Harper Collins,, 1993.. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Near Fine tight copy with previous owner name and some toning to the edge of the text block in a Fine bright unclipped dust jacket. This comprehensive collection of Charles Bukowski' writings was compiled and edited by Bukowski's long time editor John Martin. Martin… Read more about this item

New York:: Random House,, 1991.. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine tight copy in a Fine unclipped dust jacket. Cherkovski reproduces many of his favorite Bukowski poems and little fragments of prose and then analyzes them insightfully in relation to the Bukowski's life. Cherkovski was a good friend of Bukowski during the late Sixties, and his… Read more about this item

New York:: Random House,, 1991.. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine tight copy in a Fine unclipped dust jacket. Cherkovski reproduces many of his favorite Bukowski poems and little fragments of prose and then analyzes them insightfully in relation to the Bukowski's life. Cherkovski was a good friend of Bukowski during the late Sixties, and his tales… Read more about this item

San Jose :: Realities Library ,, 1983.. 2nd Edition.. A Fine folded single sheet of yellow paper measuring 8 1/2 x 14 that contains 5 poems 4 of which have not been collected in book form.

San Francisco:: San Francisco Book Review,, 1971.. First Printing of the First Edition. A Very Good copy. This issue contains Bukowski's two full page review of Allen Ginsberg's poetry collection "Empty Mirror." Bukowski writes, "Ginsberg is one of the few poets trying to destroy himself with unpoetic acts yet he still has not destroyed himself."

Stockton: :: Synaesthesia Press,, 1995.. Limited Edition. Original Wraps. A Fine copy in illustrated wraps. 1/243 numbered copies. Bukowski's contribution to this slender chapbook is a two-page essay that assesses his feelings toward several contemporary writers.

Santa Rosa :: Black Sparrow Press,, 1995.. First Paperback printing. A Fine copy in cream paper wraps. This posthumously published autobiographical story concerns his realtionship with his first wife Barbara Frye. The story was written in 1956 following his long hiatus from writing and years before he achieved literary notoriety. It is published in this New… Read more about this item

Santa Rosa:: Black Sparrow Press,, 1997.. First Paperback Printing of the First Edition. A Fine copy in illustrated wraps. This pamphlet contains five Bukowski poems including: "Revolt in the Ranks", "Fellow Countryman", "Fame", "It's Slow Tonight", and "A New War." These New Year Greeetings issued by Black sparrow were not available for sale.

Santa Rosa:: Black Sparrow Press,, 1997.. First Hardcover Printing of the First Edition. A Fine copy in illustrated hardcover boards. This is one of only 226 hardcover copies issued as a gift from Black Sparrow press. This volume contains five Bukowski poems including: "Revolt in the Ranks", "Fellow Countryman", "Fame", "It's Slow Tonight", and "A New War."

Madison :: Druid Books,, 1973.. 2nd Printing of the 2nd Edition. A Fine tight copy in Fine blue illustrated paper covers. This sampler features "A Few Notes on this Book to Confuse You and Essentially tell you Nothing," "A Rambling Essay on Poetics and the Bleeding Life Written while Drinking a Six-Pack (Tall)," an episode of Notes of a Dirty… Read more about this item

Northridge:: Stovepiper Books,, 1994.. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine unread copy. Contains three Buk Poems: "In Case you didn't know", "The Escapade of Illusion", and "The Nude Descending." Also works by Neeli Cherkovski and Steve Richmond.

n.p.:: Toothpaste Press,, 1981.. First Separate Printing.. A Fine copy of this single poem on black paper. Printed for Bookslinger at the the A.B.A. convention 1981. This poem was taken from the poetry collection Dangling in the Tournefortia.

Los Angeles ::: Laugh Literary/Red Hill Press,,, 1972... First Printing of the First US Edition. A Near Fine copy in brown stiff paper wraps with a small abrasion to the rear cover. This collection contains four poems plus a three page introduction by Bukowski. Other poets include Jack Hirschman, Linda King, Neeli Cherry, Gerald Locklin, Steve Richmond, and… Read more about this item

Los Angeles ::: Laugh Literary/Red Hill Press,,, 1972... First Printing of the First US Edition. A Near Fine copy in brown stiff paper wraps with a small abrasion to the rear cover. This collection contains four poems plus a three page introduction by Bukowski. Other poets include Jack Hirschman, Linda King, Neeli Cherry, Gerald Locklin, Steve Richmond, and… Read more about this item

Stockton::: Wormwood Review Press,,, 1984... First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine tight copy of this staplebound pamphlet in orange wraps. 1/700 numbered copies. The whole issue devoted to Bukowski poems.

Santa Rosa:: Black Sparrow,, 2000.. First Printing of the First Trade Edition. A Fine copy in Acetate dust jacket. Bukowski left behind a vast archive of manuscripts, from which this seventh posthumous book of verse has been drawn. The thick volume includes plenty of casual anecdotes, fiery catalogues of others' woes, and dejected musings on his own persistent drinking, sometime… Read more about this item