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I'd think that poem is worth collecting. Some nice mentions of Steve Richmond in the ads.

Yes, that's one of his best.

My memory is lousy, but I believe I had poems in several Alpha Beat Press zines back in the day. I have copies of Alpha Beat Soup, Cokefish, and Bouillabaisse, most likely contributor copies. I don't remember this special all-Bukowksi chapbook (although maybe I have it), nor an ad for such. But...

Thanks for posting this. No doubt I numbered among those "boys in the backroom."

Imagine what John Martin would have done to that poem with his editor's pen.

Good poem. There are a couple interesting contributors: Jory Sherman and Marvin Malone. Thanks for posting.

Good luck with the show, Matt.

Okay, I just submitted a few poems. Thanks for looking.

Welcome!

Thanks for posting this.

Yes, please post those photos, spkz. Thanks for posting this information!

Bukoski would have gone on to fame without Martin. Other publishers would have seen his potential. In my opinion.

This is the place if you love Bukowski. Enjoy.

Welcome! Yes, Bukowski never had the benefit of nurturing. I never thought about it that way, but it's true. As for the poetry, I would say that unlike most of the poets of his era, he knew how to bring it home and close the deal. Most of them, even the best among them, get close at times and...

I had no idea this item had gotten so valuable. I once had a copy in nice condition and sold it for something like $50.