Mockingbird Wish Me Luck (Rare. Signed Limited Edition with Original Pastel Art.) Hardcover - 1972

Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1972. Signed, Limited First Edition. Hardcover. Like New. 8vo. Original Artwork Frontispiece. Signed by the Author. This rare, signed first edition is hand-numbered 15 of only 50 hand-bound copies, with an original pastel art frontispiece by the author in vibrant colors. The artwork, signed "Buk" in green on the lower right corner, is protected by a tissue guard. Bound in quarter multi-colored cloth and paper boards, the title is printed in gold, blue, brown and salmon colors. An off white label with brown lettering adorns the spine. Printed by Noel Young, designed by Barbara Martin, bound by Earle Gray, and published by Black Sparrow Press with whom Bukowski published almost all of his major works since 1969. Bukowski's signature is found on the limited edition page at the back in black ink. Sky blue endpapers. This copy contains ninety-seven of Bukowski's fascinating, raw and provocative poems, across three parts. 159 pp. Protected by a mylar cover. An absolutely mesmerizing work in pristinely fine condition. A rare treasure. <br><br>ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ARTIST: "A major figure in contemporary American poetry, Charles Bukowski was born in Andernach, Germany in 1920, and brought to the United States at the age of two. He was raised in Los Angeles where he continues to live. He began writing poetry at the age of thirty-five and has published more than twenty books of poetry and prose. A number of these books have now been published in translation, and his poems and stories continue to appear in magazines and newspapers throughout the world." (From the last page with associated black and white photograph of the author). <br><br>This prolific, infamous poet could quite possibly be one of America's most well-known poets, whose controversial work drew criticism and much success. Born Heinrich Karl Bukowski, Henry Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) "was a German-American poet, novelist, and short story writer. His writing was influenced by the social, cultural, and economic ambience of his adopted home city of Los Angeles. Bukowski's work addresses the ordinary lives of poor Americans, the act of writing, alcohol, relationships with women, and the drudgery of work. The FBI kept a file on him as a result of his column 'Notes of a Dirty Old Man' in the LA underground newspaper Open City. [...] During his lifetime, Bukowski received little attention from academic critics in the United States, but was better received in Europe, particularly the UK, and especially Germany, where he was born. Since his death in March 1994, Bukowski has been the subject of a number of critical articles and books about both his life and writings. [...] His gravestone reads: 'Don't Try', a phrase which Bukowski uses in one of his poems, advising aspiring writers and poets about inspiration and creativity." (Wikipedia). <br><br>Please note that this copy will be arrive with "signature required" upon delivery. Full refund if not satisfied.