Poster for Bukowski Reading at UCLA Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, November 20, 1973

This is a flyer for Bukowski’s reading at the UCLA Sunset Canyon Recreation Center on November 20, 1973.

The reading took place only a few miles from Bukowski’s apartment.

The poster does a nice job with his bio and his works up to that time.

This copy is in Very Good ++ condition. There is staining along the left side of the poster and a few others  here and there. There’s a small bump on the lower left and a crease near the middle where is was folded. There are two holes to the right of the top text, which could be from a staple or thumbtacks from hanging on a bulletin board.

You’ll find some Bukowski reading posters here and there, but I think what makes this one special is that it was held at UCLA. Bukowski wasn’t a real fan of readings or academic institutions, but I think he probably regarded this one as an accomplishment since he was born and raised in Los Angeles. If only his abusive father had been around to see it.

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