Bukowski Books for Sale (1 Viewer)

[bospress.net]

Hello,
These books are for sale. I'm not in a rush to sell them, but if you see anything that seems off, please let me know (off list, please). I Moved my Bottle of Smoke Press books into my print shop and realized that I have no space for all of my Bukowski books. Plus, I'd much rather convert signed books into new releases for BoSP, so there you go. I also have a ton of Bukowski chapbooks and broadsides, but have not listed these yet. Please let me know if you are after any of them.
Bill

Here is an updated list showing items that are still available.​

NOVELS​

Factotum - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1975. One of only 1000 copies. Ever so slight bump to the bottom board, but nothing bad. Really a beautiful copy of this hard to find book. $350​

Hollywood - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1989. One of only 1000 copies. Slight paint spot to the bottom back of the boards. Email for photo of this. Otherwise very, very clean and pretty. $95​

SCREENPLAYS/JOURNALS​

Barfly: The Continuing Saga of Henry Chinaski - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED Hardcover edition (Signature is missing from this one. Not removed, but NEVER tipped into this copy.) #118/200 with red cloth spine. Paget Press 1984. Ever so slight shelf wear to the bottom boards. $250​

The Movie: Barfly - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1987. One of only 5000 copies. Damn near perfect as far as I can tell. $175​

The Captain is Out To Lunch - 1st edition, 1st printing, Signed Hardcover edition. Signed by R. Crumb. Black Sparrow Press 1998. One of only 400 signed copies. This is #109. AS NEW. $200​

LETTERS​

The Bukowski / Purdy Letters - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED Hardcover edition. Signed by Charles Bukowski (with little man drawing) and Al Purdy. Paget Press 1983. One of only 200 copies. This is #113/200. Slight bump to the bottom board, but really tough to see without trying. $300​

Screams from the Balcony - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED w/ Silkscreen Hardcover edition. Signed by Charles Bukowski. Black Sparrow Press 1993. One of only 300 copies. This numbered 198/300. AS NEW CONDITION. $300​

Living on Luck - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1995. One of only 200 copies. AS NEW. Although published after Bukowski died, was published by tipping in previously signed sheets. $175​

Reach for the Sun - 1st edition, 1st printing, Hardcover with Serigraph edition. Black Sparrow Press 1979. One of only 350 copies. This is 316 of 350. Contains an (unsigned) serigraph print of a woman. VERY slight bump to front right corner. $100​

SHORT STORIES​

Hot Water Music - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1983. One of only 750 copies. Some light foxing to the text edges. $175​

Betting on the Muse: Poems & Stories - 1st edition, 1st printing, Signed Hardcover edition. Signed by Charles Bukowski. Black Sparrow Press 1996. One of only 200 copies. This is 38 of 200. AS NEW. Although published after Bukowski died, was published by tipping in previously signed sheets. $200​

Septuagenarian Stew: Stories & Poems - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1990. One of only 500 copies. This is #441 of 500. Decent strange bump to the front bottom corner. Email me for a photo. $250​

Run With The Hunted - 1st edition, 1st printing, Signed Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1933. One of only 300 copies, this is #79. Signed by Bukowski with a drawing of a little man. Near Fine. $200​

POETRY​

The Roominghouse Madrigals - 1st edition, 1st printing, Signed Hardcover edition. Signed by Bukowski with little man drawing. This is #34 of 400. Black Sparrow Press 1983. One of only 400 copies. Near fine. $200​

Love is a Dog from Hell - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1977. One of only 750 copies. Near fine. $275​

War all the Time - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1984. One of only 400 copies, this #200 of 400. Fine. $350​

You Get So Alone at Times That It Just Makes Sense - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED Hardcover edition. Signed by Charles Bukowski. Black Sparrow Press 1986. One of only 400 copies, this #42 of 400. Near fine. $300​

Dangling in the Tournefortia - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1981. One of only 750 copies. Fine. $175​

Play the Piano Drunk - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1979. One of only 500 copies. AS NEW. $160​

Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame - 1st edition, 1st printing, SEWN Library Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1983. One of only 120 copies. Bumps to two top corners. $325​

At Terror Street And Agony Way - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade edition. Black Sparrow Press 1968. One of only 747 copies. Yapped edges are VERY, VERY slightly worn, but a damn nice copy. $325​

Crucifix in a Deathhand - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED edition. Loujon Press 1965. One of 3100 singed copies. The prettiest copy that I have ever seen. Signed Charles Bukowski / 3-21-65 / The Quarter / New Orleans". Wrap around band has some wear, but the book is sweet. The insides are perfect. $425​

PHOTOGRAPHS​

BUKOWSKI - 1st edition, 1st printing, Slipcase Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 2002. One of only 110 copies, this numbered 7. The last release by Black Sparrow. AS NEW $600​

Shakespeare Never Did This - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. City Lights 1979. PERFECT CONDITION. $250​

Bukowski / Montfort - This is the massive book from 1993 (sometimes called "the Big White Book"), Krumhansl #134a. #9 of 74. One on abe at $1250. Mine is perfect minty fresh. Signed by Montfort and Buk (Buk drew a sun, dog, and man/bottle) Shipping on this would be a bit more as the book measures 14"x17" $950​

 

[pipelinecosby]

Id be interested in your broadside list , Bill. Of course no rush here, im still recovering from the pba auction...

 

[bospress.net]

Hi again,
Some of the books above sold and I dropped the prices slightly on those that did not. I also added some titles to this list. In addition, I listed the broadsides (a couple people asked for broadsides). Prices should be fair, but not fire sale. If something looks out of line, let me know and we can work a deal. Books are first (in order by date) and then broadsides. I can send pics of any books. If there is no condition listed, assume that the item is in damn near perfect shape. All items returnable if you are unhappy, just email first. We'll need to add a bit of shipping on these depending on weight and if they are going outside the US. Thanks! Bill

At Terror Street And Agony Way - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade edition. Black Sparrow Press 1968. One of only 747 copies. Yapped edges are VERY, VERY slightly worn, but a damn nice copy. $275


The Days Run Away Like Wild Horses Over the Hills. PB 1st. Black Sparrow Press 1969. Some grubbiness to the wrappers on this one. In general it is in nice shape, but the owner of this one read it and was not too bothered with it looking read. The cover has discoloration and a couple small stains. It is better than a reading copy, but not in great collectable condition. Still, if you don't want to drop $1200 on a signed first, this is a nice copy to have. $ 85

A Bukowski Sampler, Quixote Press 1969. The true first in orange wrappers, publishe4d by Douglas Blazek. Damn near perfect. A beautiful copy. $145

Fire Station. PB 2nd Printing. Capra Press 1970. Some general minor wear and some fool drew a couple "Kilroy was here drawings" in the book. I'll send this one out with the clamshell that houses it. $100 for the book and clamshell.

Post Office. PB 1st. Black Sparrow Press 1971. Some browning to the spine, wrappers, and the edges of the paper. This looks like they used a paper that was not acid free. Corners are pretty sharp, but with a bit of wear. A pretty copy of this scarce book. $225

Mockingbird Wish Me Luck. PB 1st. Black Sparrow Press 1972. Slight discoloration on this one. I think that is because of the paper being acidic or this being stored next to a book that was acidic. Very slight, but there. $125.00

Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame - 1st edition, 1st printing, SEWN Library Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1973. One of only 120 copies. Bumps to two top corners. $300

Factotum - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1975. One of only 1000 copies. Ever so slight bump to the bottom board, but nothing bad. Really a beautiful copy of this hard to find book. $275

South of No North. HB 2nd . Black Sparrow Press 1975. As there was no trade edition, this the first trade printing of this book, preceded by a signed limited edition. As New $175

Love is a Dog from Hell - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1977. One of only 750 copies. Near fine. $250

Dangling in the Tournefortia - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1981. One of only 750 copies. Fine. $175

The Bukowski / Purdy Letters - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED Hardcover edition. Signed by Charles Bukowski (with little man drawing) and Al Purdy. Paget Press 1983. One of only 200 copies. This is #113/200. Slight bump to the bottom board, but really tough to see without trying. $250

Hot Water Music - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1983. One of only 750 copies. Some light foxing to the text edges. $160

There's No Business. HB 1st. Black Sparrow Press 1984. One of 400 copies of the first trade edition. Some shelf wear at the top and bottom. Not too bad, but not fresh. Dj has some scuffing. $100

Barfly: The Continuing Saga of Henry Chinaski - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED Hardcover edition (Signature is missing from this one. Not removed, but NEVER tipped into this copy.) #118/200 with red cloth spine. Paget Press 1984. Ever so slight shelf wear to the bottom boards. $200

The Movie: Barfly - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1987. One of only 5000 copies. Damn near perfect as far as I can tell. $155

A Visitor Complains of My Disenfranchise. 1st Edition. Illuminati Press 1987. One of 225 copies. As new. $135

Hollywood - 1st edition, 1st printing, Trade Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1989. One of only 1000 copies. Slight paint spot to the bottom back of the boards. Email for photo of this. Otherwise very, very clean and pretty. $90

Septuagenarian Stew: Stories & Poems - 1st edition, 1st printing, SIGNED Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1990. One of only 500 copies. This is #441 of 500. Decent strange bump to the front bottom corner. Email me for a photo. $225

Bukowski / Montfort - This is the massive book from 1993 (sometimes called "the Big White Book"), Krumhansl #134a. #9 of 74. One on abe at $1250. Mine is perfect minty fresh. Signed by Montfort and Buk (Buk drew a sun, dog, and man/bottle) Shipping on this would be a bit more as the book measures 14"x17" $850

Run With The Hunted - 1st edition, 1st printing, Signed Hardcover edition. Black Sparrow Press 1993. One of only 300 copies, this is #79. Signed by Bukowski with a drawing of a little man. Near Fine. $175

Pulp. HB 2nd printing. Black Sparrow Press 1994. Minor general wear and two dinged corners, with scuffed dustjacket.
A nice, but slightly flawed copy. $40

Shakespeare Never Did This. HB SIGNED 1st. Black Sparrow Press 1995. Signed by Michael Montfort. #76 of 301 copies. As new $300

Bone Palace Ballet. HB 1st Trade. Black Sparrow Press 1997. Near fine. $65

The Captain is Out To Lunch - 1st edition, 1st printing, Signed Hardcover edition. Signed by R. Crumb. Black Sparrow Press 1998. One of only 400 signed copies. This is #109. AS NEW. $180

Reach for the Sun - 1st edition, 1st printing, Hardcover with Serigraph edition. Black Sparrow Press 1999. One of only 350 copies. This is 316 of 350. Contains an (unsigned) serigraph print of a woman. VERY slight bump to front right corner. $100

What Matters Most Is How You Walk Through The Fire. HB 1st Deluxe with serigraph. #51 of 350 copies. As new $125

Open All Night, HB 1st. Black Sparrow Press 2000. #305 of 400 copies with serigraph print. As New $95

The Night Torn Mad, HB 1st. Black Sparrow Press 2001. #42 of 500 with serigraph print. As new $85

Beerspit Night And Cursing, Black Sparrow Press 2001, #173 of 500. With Serigraph. As new. $60

Slouching Toward Nirvana - HB 1st. Ecco 2005. As New. DJ has some folds on the inside. $15

BROADSIDES

If We Take. 1994. Rancho Santiago College. $55
The Word 1998. X Ray Book Co $20
The Invisible Man. 1994. Pneumatic Press (from X-Ray #2) $100
His Wife, The Painter. 1969 reprint Edition Black Sparrow Press $25
Our Bones. 2004. X-Ray Book Co $15
Democracy. 2001. X-Ray Book Co. $25
Let's Have Some Fun. 2005. X-Ray Book Co $45
Waste. 2003. X-Ray Book Co., $30
Be cool, fool. 2002. X-Ray Book Co. $15
Love Poem To Marina. 1973. Black Sparrow Press $30
My Cats. 2003. Verdant Press $30
Talking to My Mailbox. 1984. Black Sparrow Press. $20
Pastoral, 1991. Limberlost Press $65
Husk. Three different variations. On brown, grey, green. $100 for all three
The Bluebird. 1991. Black Sparrow Press $30
Poop. 2003. X-Ray Book Co. $40
Democracy. 2007. Ecco $65
A Bukowski Poetry Contest. 1999. Black Sparrow Press $15
A Bukowski Poetry Contest (if We Take). 1998. Black Sparrow Press $15
(Letterpress printed prospectus) A Bibliography of Charles Bukowski (Dorbin), 1969. Black Sparrow Press $50
A Man Who Can Beat The Horses... 1988. Water Row Press $15
Women's Lib Poster. 1988. Pearl (some water damage to the top left.) $20
Play the Piano Drunk, 1979, Black Sparrow Press $35
Mockingbird Wish Me Luck, 1972, Black Sparrow Press, several light folds. $30
There's No Business, 1984, Black Sparrow Press $45
Bring Me Your Love, 1983, Black Sparrow Press $35
Ham on Rye, 1982, Black Sparrow Press $25
Factotum, 1975, Black Sparrow Press $25
The Days Run Away, 1969, Black Sparrow Press $50
Chilled Green, Alternative Press 1970, $45

I also have a bunch of other ephemeral items (high school yearbooks, funeral announcements, etc) and a bunch of magazines. I may list those in a seperate thread in a couple weeks.

Bill

 

[whatsayjew]

That's an awe inspiring collection Bill. You could build your own turtle refuge with the profits.

 

[bospress.net]

Hi,
Sadly there is no profit in these. I bought most of these in better economic times. A $250 book was selling for $500 a few years ago. Still, I'd rather sell a book and use the money to publish a book... or build a turtle refuge...

Bill

 

[whatsayjew]

The turtles thank you for your consideration to their wellbeing.

 

[David]

I was struck by your icon and thought it might be a Bukowski painting but the hand doesn't looked Bukowskian Is it by Basquiat? Their paintings have some aspects in common, do you think?

Like this one for example.

 

[Erik]

"One of 3100 singed copies."
Now thats a process I'm not familiar with.
;-)
Sounds exciting...