Duval, Jean-Francois (Bukowski, Charles)

An Evening at Buk's Place: An Interview with Charles Bukowski

Coventry, England: Beat Scene Press, 2020. Limited First Edition Thus. Stapled Wrappers. "Twenty two years ago writer Jean Francois Duval put together a book he titled Buk et les Beats- it was published in a French language edition by publishers Michalon in Paris. The book tackled the thorny question that has vexed Beat onlookers for decades- was Charles Bukowski a Beat? The answer- after reading the collection must have been a unanimous affirmative. Al Berlinski's fine Sun Dog Press published an English language edition in 2002...The substantial interview with Charles Bukowski (with his wife Linda also present) was conducted by Jean Francois Duval on February 17, 1986 at Bukowski's home in San Pedro, California. That interview was a centerpiece of the book. The Beat Scene press is pleased to bring the interview to a new set of readers now, in 2020, especially in light of the fact that Bukowski would have been one hundred years old this year." (from back cover) Another instantly collectible production by Kevin Ring's Beat Scene Press, publisher of Beat Scene magazine & other essential resources for Third Minds (many available here). Large chapbook in stapled wrappers. One of an edition of 150 hand-numbered copies printed during January 2020 as noted in colophon, this is copy No. 79/150. With front cover & interior contemporary photographs of Bukowski (1920-1994) with Linda & alone, most taken by Duval. A most insightful & important interview that gets to the heart of Bukowski's relationship with the Beat Generation & its primary members; a wonderful rarity for collectors & devotees of the great writer issued on his centenary. In very fine condition with only a few short, faint scratches to front, back covers & stapled spine; a few tiny bumps, creases at thin edges & corners of same; otherwise substantially mint inside & out. Very Fine. [Item #5077]

Price: $40.00