The Buk Shop
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This photograph came from estate of Red Stodolsky, owner Baroque Book Store and a close friend of Charles Bukowski. Bukowski would go by Red’s shop regularly to sign books for him and then the two would go to lunch at Musso and Frank Grill.
The inscription reads:
For Red --
SEE YOU AT ‘MUSSO’S,’ BUDDY
In addition to his signature, Bukowski also includes “Hank”, which he only used with friends.
The photograph measures 7.5”x10” and was taken by Charles Bukowski's wife Linda Lee Bukowski at their home in San Pedro on November 29, 1989.
Red framed the photograph to hang in the shop. I removed the photo from the frame and it looks like Red may have created the matt himself and then pasted the photo to the top of the matt. I have not attempted to remove it. As you can see, no real harm would be done by trimming it from the matt. It already measures 7.5” instead of 8”, so Red probably already cropped it.
I can ship it framed or unframed.
A beautiful photograph of two close friends: Both Los Angeles legends in their own right.
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Mike is passionate and fascinating. I bought him the 1968 vinyl "Poetry" with Steve Richmond, one of the rarest items related to Buk. I'm so happy.
Everything is perfect, the autograph is perfectly packaged with great care and accompanied by items that really add that extra touch. Thank you very much for the attention you give to these works !
Impeccable service from an esteemed professional! Thank you! Packed with care and sent with speed!
The best
Thank you, Mike.
You gave me the right advice, shared original Bukowski poems, and showed me some great photos. Don’t try… Shop The Buk
Christophe and Alexandre loved it.
Truly, thank you.
Serge from France
thank you
A+
Crumb and Bukowski, can’t beat it!
Amazing quality
Beautiful copy, very satisfied
I ordered this for my mum, who loves Buk so much that he was a household name in our house growing up. She has all of his works (apart from post office which she lent out and was never returned). I wanted to treat her to something special and this shop is the very place to get the perfect gift for her. It was shipped the same day and arrived to the UK and was delivered in less than a week. I’m extremely impressed and my mum is thrilled to have something which he has held and signed. sending so much love to The Buk Shop team.
Thank you so much for the thoughtful note and picture of his grave. I will cherish it until the day I die<3
What I like about collecting books is the people you meet along the way! Thanks for filling a gap in my collection and delivering it quickly and safely, along with the great communication. I’ll check back often…
Third time I ordered at the Buk Shop. As always, the order was meticulously packed. Great communication upfront. The items arrived quickly in Europe within a few days, without any hassle.
Book was as described and arrived quickly. Bukshop was very helpful throughout the process and very considerate.