Smith, Joan Jobe (Bukowski, Charles)

Bukowski Boulevard

ISBN: 1888219106
Long Beach, CA: Pearl Editions, 1999. First Printing. Stapled Wrappers. (Debritto F18, p. 549) “Sometimes, those who know I was once a go- / go girl and knew Bukowski ask me if I met him / in a bar slinging his beer and no, I didn’t, but / it would’ve been interesting, and maybe / romantic to I‘ve met him as strangers across / a crowded barroom, he might’ve liked my / black-stockinged legs, maybe liked how I / was the only barmaid for miles who could / spell Nietzsche and I’m sure I would’ve / liked him, his beatnik hair and way with / words till he got drunk and stopped tipping / and smiling” (from “The Barmaid and the Barfly,” p. 13). A volume of poems by Joan Jobe Smith (b. 1940), a Paris, Texas born author & former go-go girl who knew and corresponded with the great American poet, Charles Bukowski (1920-1994), who was enormously complimentary in his estimation of Joan Jobe Smith and her work. Small-format pamphlet in stapled wrappers: First Edition, though not explicated as such on copyright page; First Printing, with no reference to previous editions or printings, thereon. In very fine condition with only minute shelf-wear & a few near-microscopic instants of light bumping to fine-edges & corners of front, back covers; otherwise, pristine (and with original ‘band’ (see pictures) tipped-in [on recto side of FFEP] & retained; previous owner's signature present along upper edge of title page. Very Fine. [Item #8108]

Price: $65.00