Here is a very uncommon full run of Wormwood Review. It consists of issues 1-145, spanning nearly 40 years from 1960 to 1999.
Bukowski himself apperaed in 97 issues with a total of 410 poems, many of which remain uncollected in any books.
Nearly all issues are in Near Fine or better condition. Issue 3 does have some discoloration to the covers. The early issues with oversized covers do have some folding on the edges and light creases, but are otherwise in great condition. All of the Bukowski special issues are in Near Fine to New condition. See photos. Additional specific photos are available upon request.
Issue 7 signed by A. Sypher, Marvin Malone's pen name for Art Director.
This is not only a treasure for Bukowski fans, but a very important literary collection that is usually reserved only for university collections.
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Charles Bukowski always felt Wormwood Review was the best small magazine out there and was grateful that they were one of the first to recognize his work. In return, Bukowski continued to contribute to the magazine right up until his death in 1994. In all, Bukowski appeared in 97 issues of Wormwood from 1962 to the final issue in 1999.
Wormwood Review was first published in Fall 1959 in Mt. Hope, CT, by Alexander Taylor, James Scully, and Morton Felix. In 1960, Marvin Malone discovered the second issue of Wormwood Review and soon took over the publication as editor, publisher, and designer (alias A. Sypher), producing quarterly issues until his death in 1996. Wormwood Review ran for 144 issues (1959-1997).
Christa Malone, Marvin's daughter, co-edited issue 144 after Marvin's death, and released issue 145/146 as a special tribute issue to Marvin in 1999.
Note for Collectors: Many of the poems that appeared in Wormwood have yet to be published in any books. In regard to the Black Sparrow Press books published after Bukowski’s death: Many of these poems were altered and some were given completely new names. The versions that appear in Wormwood are the way Bukowski intended for them to be read.
