Screams from the Balcony: Selected Letters 1960-1970 (2nd Printing by Black Sparrow)

Though he wrote novels, short stories and poems, some of Bukowski’s best work came in the form of letters. Anyone who has enjoyed reading Bukowski’s fiction will find these writings just as enjoyable.

There were three books of letters published by Black Sparrow Press, each edited by Seamus Cooney, who acted in various roles throughout the lifetime of the press. But the three books of letters were definitely his masterpiece. Bukowski fans, collectors and especially researchers owe a great debt of gratitude to Cooney for the way he carefully compiled the letters, perhaps even slipping a few by publisher John Martin.

Of the three volumes, this was the second, published by Black Sparrow Press in 1995 under the title, “Living On Luck: Selected Letters 1960s-1970s Volume 2”. Between the first volume and this one, Cooney uncovered a lot more letters from the 1960s, which are published in this volume. The letters in this volume span from January 17, 1969, to December 29, 1979, covering 18 years of Bukowski’s life.

This is the second printing from Black Sparrow Press in 1985. It has a bump on the lower-right corner, otherwise in New, unread condition.

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