Description: Charles Bukowski Notes of a Dirty Old Man. (Presentation copy, inscribed to Douglas Blazek, with drawings by Bukowski) North Hollywood, Calif.: Essex House, (1969). 255pp. 6¾ x 4¼ inches. Paperback Original. Minor rubbing; near fine. In a custom archival enclosure. First edition and inscribed by Bukowski in the year of publication to his close friend and early publisher: “For Douglas Blazek – Beer stories for your insomnia nights. In memory too of the Bensenville days when we found each other. Sure, Charles Bukowski 2-24-69.” Bensenville, Illinois is where Blazek’s Mimeo Press was located. With two original drawings by Bukowski, one inside the front cover, signed Buk and dated 1969, and the other drawn around his inscription to Blazek, showing a man (perhaps Bukowski) giving the middle finger. Blazek was an “ardent follower and tirelessly championed Bukowski’s work, publishing him in all Olé issues ... the mimeograph magazine where most emerging editors from that period read Bukowski’s poetry and prose for the first time ... He was also instrumental in persuading Bukowski to produce fiction in larger quantities.” (Debritto, Charles Bukowski, King of the Underground)Our Stock# 3732655 About Us Established in 1995, Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC buys and sells rare and antiquarian books and historical manuscripts published or created in pre-1900 America. We are located in Wilmington, Delaware. Member Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). The Manuscript Society. Ephemera Society of America. Guarantee All items are guaranteed to be as described. Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the original purchaser. As a member of the above-named trade organizations, we abide by their published code of ethics. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days(prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description for this item, please contact us. We will be happy to answer them. Shipping Items are expertly packed in bubble wrap and shipped in new boxes or reinforced envelopes. No International Buyers Please, no buyers outside of the USA. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving feedback from buyers. If you're unhappy with any part of your transaction with us, please let us know. Our priority is to make you happy and resolve issues promptly. © 2024 Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Author: Charles Bukowski
Subject: Americana
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: North America
