Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Montfort, Michael (photographer); 1 b/w Photograph (portrait); Decorative title Page (red/black) (illustrator). Sixth Printing. In pictoiral wraps, 8vo. 202, [3] pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall (tall). Book.
First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This is the First Printing of the Illustrated Edition. Paperback wraps with illustrated covers. Wraps very good with shelf wear and edge wear. Covers have light staining. Corners and spine tips bumped. Spine square. Binding sound. Pages clean and bright. Interior unmarked.
Published by Black Sparrow Press, Santa Rosa, 1995
Language: English
Seller: Cahill Rare Books, Mission Viejo, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Montfort, Michael (Photographer) (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Printing. Text by Charles Bukowski. Photographs by Michael Montfort. Copy number 149 of 300 copies signed by Michael Montfort. Laid in is an original print of Charles Bukowski by Michael Montfort. Book is protected by a fine clear mylar that was issued by Black Sparrow Press. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. Signed by Photographer.
Published by Black Sparrow Press, Santa Rosa, 1995
Language: English
Seller: Cahill Rare Books, Mission Viejo, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Montfort, Michael (Photographer) (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Printing. Text by Bukowski. Photographs by Michael Montfort. This copy is from the estate of Michael Montfort. Designated "Photographer's Copy" at the colophon, this is one of approximately 15 copies signed by Michael Montfort. Laid in is a photographic print of Charles Bukowski as called for in the colophon. A beautiful copy of a rare book bound in the binding that was used for the edition of 26 lettered copies. Dustjacket is clear mylar that was issued by Black Sparrow Press. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. Signed by Photographer.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. The scarce first hardcover trade edition, of which only 300 copies were printed. An account of Bukowski's epic trip to Germany, documented by Montfort. Oblong 8vo. - over 7 3/4 in. - 9 3/4 in. Bound in full black cloth with gilt stamped titles on the spine. Illustrated with b/w photographs throughout. A Very Good copy with minor bumping to the corners in a Very Good jacket with a cup ring and some coffee staining; minor nicks and tears. Debritto A71.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. The scarce first hardcover trade edition, of which only 300 copies were printed. An account of Bukowski's epic trip to Germany, documented by Montfort. Oblong 8vo. - over 7 3/4 in. - 9 3/4 in. Bound in full black cloth with gilt stamped titles on the spine. Illustrated with b/w photographs throughout. A near fine copy in a near fine jacket (jacket has two closed tears to edges and slight darkening). Debritto A71.
Published by Grauwert Gallery, Hamburg, Germany, 1987
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First edition, hardcover issue, unlettered copy issued alongside a 26 copy lettered run. (Krumhansl 104b.) Handbound in gray paper boards over dark gray cloth. Signed by Bukowski on rear colophon with self-caricature with jug. A Fine copy. Printed in Santa Barbara by Graham Mackintosh. Contains Bukowski's poem "Click, Click." and 24 photos for a 1987 German exhibition.
Published by Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1982
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: Like New. First Edition. One of 125 numbered copies signed by author and photographer. Color photos appear to have a glossy (not matte) finish, although not one of 15 labeled "Photographer's Copy" as per Kumhansl 76. Folio. Handbound in boards with original acetate jacket. First edition, glossy issue. Near Fine with a bit of wear to foot, light rubbing to acetate. Includes publisher's four page prospectus with photo, signed by Bukowski, lettered "B" in red; one of 26 such copies. A vivid oversize photographic and literary evocation of Bukowski's undying love for the American race track in all its scummy fickle glory.