by Charles Bukowski
Signed first edition, first printing of Bukowski's rare third book
New York: 7 Poets Press, 1962. First edition. Signed by Charles Bukowski on title page, inscribed to fellow writer Norman Winski "with similarities of aspect and confusion -- Charles Bukowski." Two hand corrections to text, likely by Bukowski. [44] pp. Illustrated from drawings by Bukowski; photo of Buk in the short author biography section in the back. Bound in publisher's tan-brown wrappers. Very Good, wraps a little stained, light shelf wear. Paint stain in margin of page with "So Much for the Knifers."
Bukowski's rare third book, containing 26 poems and five drawings. One of approximately 200 copies printed. One of Al Fogel's top 20 Bukowski rarities. Winski was the editor of the little mag Breakthru, published in L.A.; he is mentioned in Cherkovski's bio Bukowksi: A Life. Dorbin A3; Krumhansl 8; Fogel 7.