New Orleans, Loujon Press, 1963
Signed and inscribed by the author with an original drawing. Bukowski's most beautifully produced book and the crowning achievement of the Loujon Press.
One of 777 copies signed by the author, issued as Gypsy Lou Series no. 1. This copy is a scarce example in which Bukowski has included an original drawing and written a unique aphorism above his signature, 'I hear the trash-truck downstairs now - 2:30 A.M. - the rats sniggle and flick in their disturbed life of glass + paper + tin. Other rats sleep on to an alarm clock awakening. Charles Bukowski 2-5-64'. The final leaf has also been inscribed, 'No man truly believes that he will ever die. Charles Bukowski 3/31/63'.
Published by the Loujon Press, a tiny and miraculous publishing house operated by Jon and Louise 'Gypsy Lou' Webb out of their apartment. They are perhaps best known for publishing The Outsider, one of the most remarkable American literary journals of the twentieth century.
First edition, first printing, one of 777 copies signed by the author, this copy twice inscribed with an original drawing; large 8vo; page stock in various colours and sizes, unmarked internally; original printed wraparound wrappers, minor edge-wear, else a superb copy.
Dorbin A5; Krumhansl 12.
One of 777 copies signed by the author, issued as Gypsy Lou Series no. 1. This copy is a scarce example in which Bukowski has included an original drawing and written a unique aphorism above his signature, 'I hear the trash-truck downstairs now - 2:30 A.M. - the rats sniggle and flick in their disturbed life of glass + paper + tin. Other rats sleep on to an alarm clock awakening. Charles Bukowski 2-5-64'. The final leaf has also been inscribed, 'No man truly believes that he will ever die. Charles Bukowski 3/31/63'.
Published by the Loujon Press, a tiny and miraculous publishing house operated by Jon and Louise 'Gypsy Lou' Webb out of their apartment. They are perhaps best known for publishing The Outsider, one of the most remarkable American literary journals of the twentieth century.
First edition, first printing, one of 777 copies signed by the author, this copy twice inscribed with an original drawing; large 8vo; page stock in various colours and sizes, unmarked internally; original printed wraparound wrappers, minor edge-wear, else a superb copy.
Dorbin A5; Krumhansl 12.
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