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He owned Baroque Book Store and Bukowski would go by his shop regularly and the two would go to lunch at Musso \u0026amp;amp; Frank Grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the inside of the invitation, Lind Lee has written:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dear Red and Mina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will be at the 7 PM screening and the reception following, so come then.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinda.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the making of the film, Bukowski later recalled:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I did it for the money. 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The entire photograph measures approximately 8” x 10”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI don’t have qualifications to rate fine photography, but I’d say it’s also in Fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the website “Alternative Reel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkid row is where people are mutilated and almost dead, they’re creeping, crawling, uncared-for creatures.” A bleak and depressing but truly fascinating documentary narrated by “The Poet Laureate of Skid Row” himself, Charles Bukowski, The Best Hotel on Skid Row focuses on the broken denizens residing in the Madison Hotel ($8.20 a night) in downtown Los Angeles. 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Griffin and William Langley. There are also three photos of Red (one with Bukowski) and a reprint of Charles Bukowski’s poem, Red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed was the owner of Baroque Book Store in Los Angeles and a close friend of Charles Bukowski. Bukowski would go by Red’s shop regularly and the two would go to lunch at Musso \u0026amp; Frank Grill. But first Bukowski would sit and sign a pile of books for Red to sell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy is from Red’s estate and is in Near Fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nice tribute to one of the grumpiest booksellers in Los Angeles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox 45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Buk Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45941929738405,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/9288\/1573\/files\/IMG_20250913_0041.jpg?v=1759250533"},{"product_id":"first-pressing-original-shrink-wrap-bukowski-reads-his-poetry-tacoma-records-1980","title":"First Pressing, Original Shrink Wrap: “Bukowski Reads His Poetry” Tacoma Records 1980","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFirst Pressing, Original Shrink Wrap: “Bukowski Reads His Poetry” Tacoma Records 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduced in 1980 by Takoma Records, “Bukowski Reads His Poetry is a recording of Bukowski’s reading at the City Lights Poets Theatre on September 14, 1972, which took place in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis copy is still in the original shrink wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is the First Pressing of the record. Takoma continues to put out new variations on the LP, with vinyl colors such as “Ashtray” and “Vomit”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe track list is a portion of the poems Bukowski read during the City Lights reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDenny Bruce, the original drummer for The Mothers of Invention, was co-owner of Takoma Records. The independent label specialized in roots music when Denny decided to put out “Bukowski Reads His Poetry” in 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo promote the record, Denny arranged for a reading in Redondo Beach, California, at the Sweetwater Café. No one knew it at the time, maybe not even Bukowski himself, but this would be his final public reading. It took place on March 31, 1980, and was recorded in both audio and video. Rhino Records released the audio recording under the name “Hostage” in 1985. The video, named “The Last Straw”, was released in 2008.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe poems on this recording include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Creation Of The Morning Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDeath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Sex Fiends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePiss And Shit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Death Of An Idiot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe World's Greatest Loser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Last Days Of The Suicide Kid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Shoelace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEarthquake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Rat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCrate 2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Buk Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45965918404773,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/9288\/1573\/files\/1000017935-Copy.jpg?v=1760123541"},{"product_id":"signed-and-inscribed-photograph-of-charles-bukowski-and-red-stoldosky","title":"Signed and Inscribed Photograph of Charles Bukowski and Red Stoldosky (8”x12”)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis iconic photograph came from estate of Red Stodolsky, owner Baroque Book Store and a close friend of Charles Bukowski. 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It was a standout in Red's little gallery of photos that also included one of him with Henry Miller days before his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBukowski's inscription is particularly poignant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFOR RED -- TWO TOUGH BIRDS STILL FLYING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn addition to his signature, Bukowski also includes “Hank”, which he only used with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe photograph measures 8”x12” and was taken by Charles Bukowski's wife Linda Lee Bukowski at their home in San Pedro on November 29, 1989.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA beautiful photograph of two close friends: Both Los Angeles legends in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCase 5\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Buk Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46540038930597,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/9288\/1573\/files\/1000018891_8fcc6712-bc47-428b-b30a-136112c2f7c9.jpg?v=1778533081"},{"product_id":"one-photo-and-three-greeting-cards-from-linda-lee-bukowski-to-red-and-mina-stodolsky","title":"One Photo and Three Greeting Cards from Linda Lee Bukowski to Red and Mina Stodolsky","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese are three greeting cards sent to Red and Mina Stodolsky from Linda Lee Bukowski. They come from the estate of Red and Mina and offer a unique timeline of events following Charles Bukowski’s death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe first card may have been sent in a larger package because there is no mailing envelope, but inside the card Linda Lee dated it 1995. Red was born on May 21, 1916, so this would be the occasion of his 79\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e birthday -- just over a year after Charles Bukowski’s death at the age of 74.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery appropriate for the time period, it’s a Rainforest card printed on recycled paper. Inside Linda Lee has written:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eDear Red S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eA VERY BELATED BIRTHDAY WISH FOR YOU!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e… And many more!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eLove,\u003cbr\u003eLinda Lee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eShe ends is with her little caricature, which see used on her wedding invitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe second card was mailed on December 15, 1995, the second holiday season since Bukowski’s death. It’s a holiday card featuring a photograph of Bukowski and Mina in front of \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea Chinese guardian lion, perhaps in Chinatown or a Chinese restaurant. Maybe they had Chinese food for Christmas one year. Mina playfully has her hand in the lion’s mouth. No date of the photograph is mentioned, but it was likely taken by Linda Lee. It reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in;\"\u003eDear Mina + Red S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in;\"\u003eIn the spirit of Hank, Honora\u003cbr\u003eand\u003cbr\u003elittle baby Jesus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in;\"\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in;\"\u003eWishing You Great Happiness now\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in;\"\u003eAns through all your\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in;\"\u003eNew Years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in;\"\u003eMuch Love,\u003cbr\u003eLinda Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAgain, Linda Lee ends with her little caricature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe final card is from December 1999 and is addressed only to Mina. Red passed away on October 14, 1998, from complications due to liver cancer. Judging by the address, she’s still living at home. Linda Lee writes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMy fondest Love\u003cbr\u003eTo Dear Sweet Mina\u003cbr\u003eAlways,\u003cbr\u003eLinda Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eAgain, Linda Lee ends with her little caricature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eLinda Lee adds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eI miss you.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Call!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNote: The phone number is present but I masked it for this listing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll the letters have held up well with time. 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