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Okay good to know that would make sense I paid $65 for the book including shipping. I would say it is not in new condition as it was listed as there is a small issue in the headband of the book and the back board is a little dirty and the dj has some marks. There was no mention of the book even...

Interesting. So there is a possibility that a BSP book can have a color title page and be a second or third printing? I am pretty new to collecting these books so that is good to know. I am going to assume based on what the both of you said that this is a first printing because that makes my...

I bought this book off of AbeBooks.com a few days ago and it looks like a first edition first printing to me but I could be wrong. I bought it with the description saying that its condition was new and that it was a BSP book and for the price I assumed it would be a later printing. Does this...

Maybe this one was right on the threshold of being acceptable or maybe it got out by accident. The book seems straight and square but the image is a bit off and I am curious what you all think. I am excited to read this book either way.

I just got a first edition first pressing that was in pretty good shape and I made a cover for it out of Dura-Lar 0.005. It took me a few tries to get it right I did a hard crease for the flaps and have it on there pretty tight but not too snug. I have it resting under some heavy books to see it...

Thank you both for your insight. Is there a particular thickness you have found that works best? I was considering buying a roll of some .005 mil plastic and giving it a shot. I am sure there will be a bit of trial and error to get it right.

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum. I am a newer fan of Bukowski. I started reading some of his most popular books about a year ago when I had a bit of down time after getting very sick. He has easily become one of my favorite writers. I am looking to start collecting some of the BSP first...