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First of all, how sad I am to read that John Martin has edited Bukowski’s work. Why he has done that is a mystery to me. It is a tragic move on his part. Thank goodness I bought his books long ago. Secondly, I still have the remaining copies of “Blowing My Hero” in boxes in my garage with a...

It has been such a long time since I've logged into this site. I can't imagine anything worse than having someone edit Bukowski's work without his approval, and he certainly can't do that after he is dead. If you are correct, MJP, and I trust that you are, then I am doubly grateful to have the...

Found it. Fair Stand the Fields of France.

For some reason, although this has been answered before, I cannot remember the poem that has something like this as the last line: dry drunken grin of grief. It also has a line about a giraffe(?) Many thanks/

Thanks for all that info, hoochmonkey9. Now I need to look up Bud Powell and Francis Paudras! Sorry everyone for getting off topic here!

All jazz makes me happy! My husband's interest is strictly in the old timers like Bix Beiderbecke, Jack Teagarden. Anyone see the movie, "Round Midnight?" I believe it was about Dexter Gordon, while he was in Paris. That's too modern for my husband:D!!

You too, Roni.

Black Swan, Bukfan, hank solo and Rekrab, nice to see the familiar names:)

Indeed. I married a widower who had been my friend for 42 years. He is a "traditional," 1920's-30's jazz buff. We've seen these wonderful musicians on cruises, also on land in NYC, New Orleans, Chicago and Los Angeles. They are the best at this kind of music, and fortunately some of the...

Just a hello from me, Amber. Glad to see this website is still thriving!

It makes me sad that Linda King only got $25,000 out the $69,000. My logic is not the best, but I see her as an important part of his life and his work, whereas the auction house is nothing. It reminds me somehow of a divorce, with all of it's passion and emotion, which gets converted, so...

Thanks, MJP:)

Not modest, Roni....just shy, or as the old saying goes, "the piece o' shit around whom the world revolves!" Compared to Linda, I am really a featherweight:) She seemed to be really comfortable.

Where I found this, I don't know, but I carry it written on a piece of paper in my purse: "I don't know about other people, but when I bend over to put on my shoes in the morning, I think, Christ almighty, now what."

Hi Everyone, Just a quick note to say that I went to Linda's reading and was sitting in front of the man who was snoring. It was not gentle snoring! In any case, for me, it was a very dear opportunity to hear Linda read. After reading about her since 1976 (?), I was happy that we were...

I just say, "Oh, he's probably not your cup of cake!" I use that mismatched idiom because I heard it from a clerk at a store and loved it....he was new to America and giving it his best shot. Anyway, that's what I say when people ask about Bukowski, because, honestly, I find him hard to put...

This is only my guess, but I've always thought Tom Waits is in complete control. His style is unusual, but I don't think it is the result of heroin. I saw him on campus at UC Berkeley in 1979 (?) and he looked like a very talented, consumate pro. It was part of his character to appear loaded...

You fellows have been a bright spot in my life too. Many thanks, and I'm happy that these few pages which have been boxed up in various spots for years now have been fun for you to read. Since retiring, a group of us have been meeting for dinner once a month. One of the instructors wanted to...

:) My thoughts too. It was a tender night. Anyway, thanks, Erik!

More than one hero Dear Bukowski.netter's You'all are my heroes now. I'm very serious! When a line gets crossed, you are right there. Many thanks. :) Amber

Ah Hah...thanks Chronic.

Does anyone remember this book (Life and Death in the Charity Ward, 1973)? It has been many years since I read that, but I seem to remember it being rough and gritty. Has there been a discussion on this book? Many thanks, Amber

For sure, I believe that Bukowski wanted a "hit." Of course, he wrote as a form of self therapy. But, I think of him as similar to comedians who often work from a place of pain also. They need recognition, they need an audience. So did he! He sent out his work for publication for a reason...

Ah, Cheap Gin, somehow I doubt that you find all this confusing. What I think you are saying is, "you silly, stupid women, what did you expect." Well, what does anyone expect or hope when you connect with another human being? After hours of talking and laughing on the phone for weeks, after...

Mystery Girl, your spunk and honesty are very much appreciated. You have every right to be extremely pissed off at what was written about you, if it is the passage I am thinking of. I remember at the time thinking, "holy smokes, this is COMPLETELY uncalled for." And, I didn't believe a word...