Ham Rye, Signed (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A novel. Limited edition: this copy is number 261 of 350 copies. SIGNED by the author, with a small drawing, on the colophon page. Near fine in a near fine original acetate dust cover. ; 283 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Printing. This is copy number 12 of 100 deluxe numbered copies signed by Bukowski. Tissue guard protects the signed abstract painting in very heavy oil. Bukowski has signed the colophon. Book is protected in a fine original clear mylar cover. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).

Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, (1982). First edition, 1st printing. #83 of 350 copies. 8vo. 283 pp. Original cream paper boards over yellow cloth, spine label in blue and red, in original acetate dust-jacket. Acetate jacket shows light edge wear with surface scratches to gloss, rubbing, mild fading. Book is tight, square and firm. Interior clean and unmarked, sans droplet to ffep. Boldly signed by the author, with doodle of man and beer bottle in black pen on the rear colophon page. Also accompanied is the Ham on Rye promotional broadside/flyer No. 8 [but is actually No.9] (17 x 10 1/16") printed in four colors on pale yellow paper. Folded into fourths, else fine. Dust Jacket: Acetate: Near Fine Hardcover: Fine "Ham on Rye is a 1982 semi-autobiographical novel by American author and poet Charles Bukowski. Written in the first person, the novel follows Henry Chinaski, Bukowski's thinly veiled alter ego, during his early years. Written in Bukowski's characteristically straightforward prose, the novel tells of his coming-of-age in Los Angeles during the Great Depression. In 1969, Bukowski accepted an offer from Black Sparrow Press publisher John Martin and quit his post office job to dedicate himself to full-time writing. He was then 49 years old. As he explained in a letter at the time, "I have one of two choices - stay in the post office and go crazy . or stay out here and play at writer and starve. I have decided to starve.".

Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: no jacket as issued, but has original acetate protective cover. 1st Edition. LIMITED EDITION of 350 copies printed. This is number 250 and is boldly SIGNED by Charles Bukowski. The book is as new, a mint copy. Bukowski's fourth novel and one of his most popular titles. Book is protected in the original acetate jacket. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. One of 350 numbered copies signed by Bukowski who has added a small cartoon figure. Hardcover, bound in cloth backed boards with acetate wrap. Some fading to the spine. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION of 100 copies with an ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by Charles Bukowski. This copy is authentically SIGNED by Charles Bukowski on the limitation page. The book is in great shape with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A wonderful copy SIGNED by the author. Includes the publisher's original broadside/flyer NO.8 that was issue with this book. Signed by Author(s).

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Limited to 350 signed copies. Absolutely As New, superb First Edition, First State of this acclaimed Bukowski 1982 title. This copy, one of only 350 copies published, is not only signed by Bukowski, but also illustrated, as he has drawn a vivid, highly imaginative doodle to illustrate the work. A genuine collectible piece.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. Bukowski, Charles (illustrator). First and Limited Edition. One of 100 (126 total) signed/numbered hardcover copies with original artwork, octavo size, 287 pp., signed at colophon. Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) was "a prolific underground writer who used his poetry and prose to depict the depravity of urban life and the downtrodden in American society. A cult hero, Bukowski relied on experience, emotion, and imagination in his work, using direct language and violent and sexual imagery" (n.b., from the web site of the Poetry Foundation). As much as he achieved popular acclaim during his lifetime, his reputation and following have only increased after his death. In addition to being an author, Bukowski also was an artist: he painted on 6" by 9" paper "with thick layers of acrylics, oil paint, watercolors, pastels, crayons, pens - whatever was at hand. They were sent to Black Sparrow [whose editor, John Martin, was a friend of Bukowski's] where they were bound into special hardcover first editions of his books" (n.b., from the web site of Bukowski [dot] net). This volume, "Ham on Rye" is Bukowski's semi-autobiograhical coming-of-age novel; it explores many themes which would crop up often in his writings, including disenfranchisement and the myth of the American Dream: "I guess the only time most people think about injustice is when it happens to them." This volume No. 59 of the 126 signed/numbered hardcover copies with original artwork, a colourful abstract work filled with primary colours over which can be discerned the grey outlines of facial features, perhaps evoking the indivitual overwhelmed by the system, another favourite theme. ___DESCRIPTION: Blue cloth shelfback with paper spine label with blue and red lettering, yellow paper over boards with half-tone reproductions of photographs and red and blue lettering on the front, coloured rules on the rear board, turquoise blue endpapers, title page in red, blue and yellow, in addition to the 126 deluxe copies there were 1200 standard copies; octavo size (9.25" by 6.25"), pagination: [1-8] 9-283 [1, blank] [1, colophon, signed by Bukowski in black ink] [1, blank] [1, black and white photograph of Bukowski with bio]. In a dust wrapper of clear acetate from the publisher. ___CONDITION: Fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, as new. The publisher's acetate dust wrapper near fine with light overall marks. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

hardcover. Condition: fine. limited. Signed limited edition, 1/350. Book in fine condition. Comes in supplied slipcase.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. One of 100 numbered copies signed by Bukowski on the limitation page, also signed in the lower corner in black felt tip, "Buk" on an original oil painting by Bukowski opposite the copyright page. 283 pp. Hardcover, bound in cloth backed boards. Unmarked. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First USA Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Fine book in a fine acetate dust jacket. One of 750 trade edition copies. A presentation copy, signed and inscribed by the author on the front flyleaf along with an author drawing of his little man with a bottle: "For Nick Altwerger- Charles Bukowski." Laid into the front of the volume is a sheet of paper with the typewritten message from Bukowski : "Nick, thought I'd send you a personally inscribed copy this time (see p. 7).". Signed by Author(s).

Unbound. Condition: Fine. Broadside on yellow paper. Measuring approximately 10" x 17". Folded as issued. Fine. One of 100 numbered copies Signed by Bukowski. Prints a long excerpt from the novel. Uncommon.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Published by Black Sparrow Press in 1982, this is the Signed First Edition of Ham on Rye, Charles Bukowski's autobiographical tales of growing up. This is #37 of 350 signed copies of the book. This copy comes with a copy of Bukowski's Summer 1939 yearbook from Los Angeles High School, which was used for the cover of the book. It also comes with the Senior Prom Invitation for the class, which was the basis of perhaps the most memorable coming-of-age passage from the novel. (The excerpt from the book is attached.) The book is in Near Fine-minus condition with spotting on the page edges, not impacting the pages themselves. There is also a small lean to the spine from the stitched binding being slightly loose, probably from the book being stacked. The covers and cloth spine are both in Fine condition with no fading or marks to the white positions of the covers. The yearbook has many inscriptions and has held up very nicely over the years. The yarn from the invitation is missing, with the invitation having been pasted in a scrap book at some point. This copy came from estate of Red Stodolsky, owner of Baroque Book Store and a close friend of Charles Bukowski. Bukowski would go by Red's shop regularly and the two would go to lunch at Musso & Frank Grill. One of Bukowski's most sought-after titles, thw whole package is unique and rare. I have never seen another invitation. Additional photos available. File Box 3, Shelf 1, Case 7. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Near Fine. First Edition, Illustrated Issue. First edition, hardcover, signed and illustrated issue. Number 89 of a limited 100 copies signed by Bukowski each with an original painting by the poet bound in. Additionally signed by Bukowski on the rear limitation page. (Krumhansl 74e.) 283 pp. Bound in yellow paper covered boards over blue cloth backstrip and paper title label to spine. Near Fine with faint pink staining to bottom edge of front board. Corners bumped, small ding to rear board at top edge with light scratching to top textblock edge. Light offsetting to front free endpaper. In publisher's acetate jacket with light rubbing and slight chipping to corners, a few small creases. One of the hard-drinking poet and writer's most beloved works, an autobiographical coming-of-age novel, signed and with his original artwork.

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Advance Review Copy. Advance review copy of the first edition, signed by Charles Bukowski on the title page. Bound in publisher's original pale yellow wraps with paper label on upper cover, stamped "Advance copy" in dark blue on the front free endpaper. Near Fine with offsetting from glue to label on front cover, light toning to spine and light spotting to fore edge. In a Near Fine acetate dust jacket, lightly rubbed and with light chipping to ends. The scarce advance issue of Bukowski's semi-autobiographical novel, it is unknown how many copies were issued as such.

First Edition. Deluxe Issue, one of 26 lettered copies specially bound and signed by the author on the colophon, this being copy 'P'. Octavo (23.5cm); photo-illustrated paper-covered boards and shimmery red patterned cloth backstrip, with title label mounted to spine; [8],9-283,[9]pp. An original oil painting (with accompanying wax paper guards) is tipped-in following the copyright page, and Bukowski has further inscribed this copy opposite the title page: "For Michael Mieure / I'll think of you among the hardware / Hold / Hank / Charles Bukowski." Touch of dust-soil to board extremities, faint foxing to text edges; Near Fine in a supplied, Near Fine acetate dustjacket. Bukowski's fourth novel, chronicling his painful upbringing in a militant household, and his contentious relationship with his parents. One the great American literary memoirs, ranking among the best of his work. Uncommon in the deluxe issue. Krumhansl 74f.

Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition, Illustrated Issue. First edition, hardcover, signed and illustrated issue. # 61 limited of 100 signed copies each with an original painting by Bukowski bound in. Additionally signed by Bukowski on the rear limitation page. (Krumhansl 74e.) 283 pp. Bound in yellow paper covered boards over blue cloth backstrip and paper title label to spine. Fine in Near Fine original acetate jacket, which is slightly rubbed and worn, and has two small indents at the spine joint. One of the hard-drinking poet and writer's most beloved works, an autobiographical coming-of-age novel, signed and with his original artwork.

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed Limited First Edition. First edition, first printing. Number 333 of a limited 350 copies signed by Charles Bukowski. Near Fine with light shelf wear, in a lightly rubbed unprinted acetate jacket with a 2-inch split at a flap fold. One of the hard-drinking Los Angeles poet/novelist's best known work, a semi-autobiographical novel about growing up during the great depression.