Charles Bukowski: A Critical and Bibliographical Study (#78/300)

Hugh Fox, a fellow poet and early proponent of Bukowski’s work, wrote this first full-length critical analysis of Bukowski back in 1969, right before Bukowski began to take off in America.

This is the second edition and is hand-number #78/300.

It covers all of his work up to that point, from 1944’s Aftermath of a Lengthy Rejection Slip to 1968’s Poem’s Written Before Jumping Out of An 8 Story Window. It also includes a loose bibliography of his magazine appearances from 1944-1968.

Although a supporter of his work, Fox is also critical of some of Bukowski’s early work, so this isn’t a fan fest. It’s also not a completely boring thesis. The book is filled with excerpts from Bukowski’s poems on just about every page, followed by commentary.

Bukowski, on the other hand, did not have appreciation for the book, as mentioned in several letters from “SCREAMS FROM THE BALCONY.” Basically, he found the book to academic in nature.

This copy is in Very Good + condition. The covers have toning, stains, and bumps to the corners. However, the binding is solid and it makes a great reading copy.

Worth a read and a spot on your bookshelf.

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