I assume, most of us are BUK collectors here. :rolleyes:
I have a laundry list of Bukowski that I own, like many peeps here. It's taken me a long time (almost two decades), but my collection is pretty dang cool. So those who are just starting to collect, cheers, move forward, and you will enjoy it down the road - trust me (my best Nixon impersonation in reverse).
But I'm just curious, what is the favorite BUK book or piece you own? Not the most expensive, just one that you couldn't dare to part with, for any reason. A signature, a piece of art, a mangled copy that was the first one that turned you on to Sir Charles...anything. Hell, I have a Barfly VHS tape that is basically worn out (and DVD, too).
Mine: "It Catches My Heart In Its Hands" - note: there is no apostrophe on the cover for "It's," which those who own probably already know. (Anyone know why? - Hank Solo?) I have pieces that cost more, but are not worth more to me.
You would need more than an army of electrified crowbars to remove it from my dead, clutched hands. Flamethrowers would work, as we would burn together...
I love the backstory, the printed color pages, the cover, the printing press who took the chance and printed it "” everything, including the fact I didn't even know about the skeleton inside the front cover until I joined this forum. I sometimes don't open the rare books I own, :o , but prefer to read the paperbacks or other copies of the book in other books (you know what I mean) that I own. (I don't rub my fingers over valuable paintings/art either, if that makes more sense. I view them upon a wall.)
Back on topic.
Does anyone else feel this way about a BUK book or piece that he or she owns? Why?
Just curious. I believe, along with other surveys/published lists (mods, please fill in the link, if that's possible) here, may help people decide upon what books or pieces he or she wants to collect "” first, or down the road. If you are a beginning collector, getting ready to fork up some big BUK bucks, this will hopefully help. I used to buy blindly, without the help of a great place/forum like this. My random purchases worked, as I bought everything I could. But today, it makes more sense to get input. From here; not eBay input...:D
In closing, this is not about price, but about love. IMO, buy what you truly love; and you will never regret it. Then buy some more. Put them in your treasure chest. Or like me, an antique cabinet or two.
So, what are your favorites pieces???
Pax
I have a laundry list of Bukowski that I own, like many peeps here. It's taken me a long time (almost two decades), but my collection is pretty dang cool. So those who are just starting to collect, cheers, move forward, and you will enjoy it down the road - trust me (my best Nixon impersonation in reverse).
But I'm just curious, what is the favorite BUK book or piece you own? Not the most expensive, just one that you couldn't dare to part with, for any reason. A signature, a piece of art, a mangled copy that was the first one that turned you on to Sir Charles...anything. Hell, I have a Barfly VHS tape that is basically worn out (and DVD, too).
Mine: "It Catches My Heart In Its Hands" - note: there is no apostrophe on the cover for "It's," which those who own probably already know. (Anyone know why? - Hank Solo?) I have pieces that cost more, but are not worth more to me.
You would need more than an army of electrified crowbars to remove it from my dead, clutched hands. Flamethrowers would work, as we would burn together...
I love the backstory, the printed color pages, the cover, the printing press who took the chance and printed it "” everything, including the fact I didn't even know about the skeleton inside the front cover until I joined this forum. I sometimes don't open the rare books I own, :o , but prefer to read the paperbacks or other copies of the book in other books (you know what I mean) that I own. (I don't rub my fingers over valuable paintings/art either, if that makes more sense. I view them upon a wall.)
Back on topic.
Does anyone else feel this way about a BUK book or piece that he or she owns? Why?
Just curious. I believe, along with other surveys/published lists (mods, please fill in the link, if that's possible) here, may help people decide upon what books or pieces he or she wants to collect "” first, or down the road. If you are a beginning collector, getting ready to fork up some big BUK bucks, this will hopefully help. I used to buy blindly, without the help of a great place/forum like this. My random purchases worked, as I bought everything I could. But today, it makes more sense to get input. From here; not eBay input...:D
In closing, this is not about price, but about love. IMO, buy what you truly love; and you will never regret it. Then buy some more. Put them in your treasure chest. Or like me, an antique cabinet or two.
So, what are your favorites pieces???
Pax
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