Various (Friedland, Helen (Editor); Bukowski, Charles; Locklin, Gerald et al.)

Poetry/LA No. 21 (Fall/Winter 1990-1991)

Los Angeles, CA: Poetry/LA, 1990. First Printing. Softcover. (Debritto, B1524, p. 369). “there are more murders in the heat / more domestic arguments. / Los Angeles has been burning for / weeks. / even the desperately lonely have not phoned / and that alone / makes all this almost / worthwhile” (from “Heat Wave,” p. 13). This vintage twenty-first number of the Los Angeles, California poetry journal edited by Helen Friedland (1916-2012) features two exemplary poems by Charles Bukowski (1920-1994), the legendary cult-favorite poet-denizen of the dive bar & racetrack & famous LA resident: “It” and “Heat Wave” (qtd. above) on pp. 12-13. Also in this issue are contributions of poetry by Gerald Locklin (1941-2021), the noted poet & former editor of Chiron Review who was Bukowski's close friend & colleague, & contributions by numerous others. For a full list of contributors and contents, see the photos attached to this listing. A rich & important issue in this most-collectible Los Angeles-centric series, of special interest to the Bukowski devotee-completist. Trade-format softcover in illustrated wrappers: presumed first-&-only printing. In strong near fine condition with only light rubbing, some light bumping, a few faint scratches & a hint of age-toning to front, back covers & spine-edge; some light rubbing, creasing to same at select locales; otherwise, generally clean. Near Fine. [Item #8631]

Price: $25.00