Important Early Bukowski, 1 of 400 Copies

Bukowski, Charles (1920-1994)

Poems Written Before Jumping Out of an 8 Story Window

(Glendale): (Poetry X/Change, [1968]. First printing. Centerfold drawing. Wrappers. Octavo. [16] pages. White pictorial paper covers over saddle-stapled binding. Some light exterior soil, small patches of faint foxing to covers. Near fine.

This first edition of this collection of poetry by Bukowski is one of about 400 copies published in the summer of 1968. Cover illustration is a reproduction of P. David Horton's "Self-Portrait."

The poem "Cows in Art Class" is printed lengthwise at centerfold, alongside a drawing by Bukowski reproduced in orange. Noted on verso of title page, "a LITMUS first edition."

Ref. KRUMHANSL 28a.

Item #1082

Price: $300