Have now placed orders through Abe for BSP copies of all four novels i so desperately covet.
Due to weak sterling, has cost more to ship the books from US/Canada than the cost of the books themselves. Had to drop £100 total for them, but will be very happy if they all come through as "fine"...
The most important thing about any Bukowski collection is the writing. Having rare and/or signed editions is all well and good, but almost all of the writing in these more scarce editions is available in the common printings (there are a few less common items that have otherwise unpublished...
Thanks to all for the input, very much appreciated.
Have ordered Ham On Rye & Women, am awaiting email confirmation that a copy of Post Office is BSP before purchasing.
Factotum next up.
It's going to be beautiful to replace those Virgin paperbacks & add these to all the BSP poem...
Just watch those 'book condition' terms. If its 'about fine' it's probably just about still in one piece
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Hank, this is what i'm worried about - and why i hoped some of you guys may have a copy spare...at least i knew that i could rely on your descriptions...
I knew this would start happening eventually. That people would reject the newer editions and start seeking out regular old 23rd printing, non-collector's item BSP copies. I just thought it would take a few more years.
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**Absolutely, mjp. Right now, i...
Many thanks, Hank.
Have tried searching Abe recently but not managed to narrow search quite so successfully.
Whilst not trusting of a few of those sellers claiming to have "new" copies (believe some are selling Ecco printings under BSP guise - either by mistake or design) there are a few...
Hi, i'm new here.
First up, a big thanks to all here for adding to & maintaining what is an incredible resource for all things Hank. Have been immersed in this site for last couple of weeks & discovered some amazing stuff:).
Onto my request: have been a long-time fan of Hank's (started...
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