THE CURTAINS ARE WAVING AND PEOPLE WALK THROUGH THE AFTERNOON

BUKOWSKI, Charles

Published by Black Sparrow Press, Los Angeles, 1967

About this Item

Number 48 of 120 copies signed by Bukowski. Additionally, it is inscribed to Harold Norse in the year of publication and bears Norse's ownership signature. The inscription reads: "To Harold Norse, The poems keep coming, Hal. For a while. Buk - Nov.3, 1967" The poet Harold Norse was a pivotal figure in Charles Bukowski's career. Early on, Bukowski considered Norse a mentor and they corresponded regularly. In 1969, Norse was instrumental in Bukowski's entry into mainstream publishing by choosing to include him in a Penguin Modern Poetry series volume. The book was originally conceived to feature Norse's poems exclusively, but Norse favored sharing the book with Bukowski and Philip Lamantia Many consider this to be a defining moment in exposing Bukowski to the larger audience. Norse and Bukowski later became estranged and a fierce rivalry ensued. The front wrapper has a few faint creases. There is a small spot on the last page and a little toning.

Seller Inventory # 002696

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE CURTAINS ARE WAVING AND PEOPLE WALK THROUGH THE AFTERNOON
• Publisher: Black Sparrow Press, Los Angeles
• Publication Date: 1967
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine -
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)