Collection: Charles Bukowski Readings & Recordings

There are two ways to experience Bukowski beyond the page — see where he performed, or hear him perform.

The vintage posters in this collection are original announcements for actual Bukowski poetry readings. Few survived. Most were stapled to telephone poles or handed out at the door and never meant to last.

The recordings are another story entirely. Bukowski on vinyl is rare — most pressings have been out of production for years and are increasingly difficult to find. One copy in this collection is valued at $500. The collection also includes CDs, VHS, and DVD recordings that capture what it was actually like to be in the room when he read.

Browse everything below — and read the descriptions. Each one has a story.