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Title: Eight manuscript poems signed by Charles Bukowski Author: Bukowski, Charles Place: San Pedro, CA Publisher: Date: 1989-1992 Description: Includes: “in one ear and out the other” 2 pp., 10/28/92; a classic Bukowski description of how he rejected all the “stupid” aphorisms and hatreds of his father, and, his response to these and the childhood abuse after his father’s funeral; photocopy or computer printout of a typed poem, signed and dated in ink by Bukowski; published in “Sifting Through the Madness for the Word, the Line, the Way: New Poems” p.24 (2003). * “the popularity kid of the universe” 2 pp., 11/17/92; unpublished; Bukowski, always a recluse, and never happy with small talk with strangers finds it difficult to deal with celebrity less than two years before his death; a harsh yet eloquent day to day look of his new found fame stated only as Bukowski can; photocopy or computer printout of a typed poem, signed and dated in ink by Bukowski. * ”accepted” 3/17/90; unpublished; after years of being rejected by all but the “ littles”, Bukowski brags in his later years of purposely leaving in mistakes and still getting published, he leaves his usual funny and surprise ending for the reader; photocopy or computer printout of a typed poem, signed and dated in ink by Bukowski. * “murder” 8/4/91; Bukowski cleverly writes a poem by describing what a horrible, worthless poem he is writing; photocopy or computer printout of a typed poem, signed and dated in ink by Bukowski; published in “New York Quarterly”, no. 47 (1992). * “the magic fix” 12/16/89; unpublished; Bukowski describes what life really is-pain and anxiety interspersed with days and nights of woe with minor victories in between. photocopy or computer printout of a typed poem, signed and dated in ink by Bukowski. * “the stupidest thing I ever did” 2 pp., 3/24/92; Bukowski is introspective as to why an alcoholic, drifter and bum like himself would walk at a fast pace. Did he feel the need to be like the rest of humanity?; photocopy or computer printout of a typed poem, signed and dated in ink by Bukowski; rust mark at top right where paper clip was, otherwise fine. ”Slouching Toward Nirvana” p. 163 (2005). * “hey, buddy, let’s deal” 2 pp., 2/21/92; unpublished; two pages worth of funny insults and claims of misdeeds against an unknown man; photocopy or computer printout of a typed poem, signed and dated in ink by Bukowski. * “mailbag” 5/21/90; a schizophrenic from Austin writes Bukowski a letter and he humorously files it with other crazies but will not be going to Austin; photocopy or computer printout of a typed poem, signed and dated in ink by Bukowski; published in “Bone Palace Ballet” p.334 (1997); “People Poems” p. 7 (1991). Together, 8 manuscript poems by Charles Bukowski. Charles Bukowski’s practice during this period was to type the poem, make a photocopy, sign and date the photocopy and send it to his publisher. Six of the poems with letters of authenticity from Scott Harrison at Abandoned Planet Bookstore. Lot Amendments Condition: Near fine to fine condition. Item number: 216700