Books and Manuscripts

New York: 7 Poets Press, (1962). First edition (one of approximately only 200 copies printed). 8vo. Unpaginated (44 pp.). Association copy, inscribed, signed, and dated by Bukowski to his friend and fellow poet Jack Hirschman, and his wife, Ruth Hirschman, on title-page: "For Jack and/Ruth Hirschman--/This 2nd. book of poems/which still wanders/but so does/freedom./sure,/Charles/Bukowski/10-7-63/7:35 P.M.", and with an original illustration by Bukowski on verso of front wrapper, initialed by him. Edited by Carl Larsen. Illustrated throughout by Bukowski. Original stiff staple-bound printed tan wrappers, small stain at top of front wrapper, faint pencil scrawl and a few minor stains on rear wrapper; all edges trimmed; minor dampstaining in upper fore-edge of some leaves. Krumhansl 8

An important association copy of Bukowski's third book, inscribed by him to American poet and activist Jack Hirschman, and his wife, Ruth Hirschman. Considered one of Bukowski's rarest books, inscribed copies are incredibly rare in the market.