Debritto, Abel (Bukowski, Charles)

Charles Bukowski...Censorship Does Pay

Coventry, England: The Beat Scene Press, 2010. Limited First Edition. Stapled Wrappers. Number 25 in the Beat Scene Press Pocket Book Series published by Kevin Ring in the UK, this is an essay on the earlier literary life of the iconoclastic cult author Charles Bukowski, written by Abel Debritto based on his research for a Ph.D. dissertation. A scholarly & informative short work that sheds light on a mostly undocumented period of Bukowski's life. Includes a bibliography of works cited. One of a limited edition of 125 hand-numbered copies produced in March of 2010, this is copy No. 124/125. A desirable item for the Bukowski scholar-collector, & another rarity in this important series. In very fine condition with only a few small, faint scratches near & at upper left edge of front cover; small bump-creases at lower left & upper right corners of same; mild creasing at stapled spine. Interior very fine except for bump-crease noted above extending from upper right corner of front cover through most page leaves; one very tiny closed horizontal tear at upper side edge of fifth page leaf. Very Fine. [Item #2140]

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