BEATITUDE #17 (Oct-Nov 1960)
1960
The brainchild of Allen Ginsberg, Bob Kaufman, and John Kelly, BEATITUDE was originally conceived as a weekly newsletter for the North Beach literary scene, publishing the first issue in April 1959.
Beats
JACK KEROUAC: A Chicken-Essay
(1975)
Second printing of this argument for the persistent cultural influence of Quebec on Jack Kerouac.
LONDON'S SECRET LIFE
1968
Explicit sleaze putting on sophisticated airs, dedicated "To all the frantic hipster moths, / Burning themselves out in the flame of experience; / Fluttering, singed, for a brief day, / Then, wings shrivelled, falling sadly to earth."
Original Abstract Color Pastel Drawing
(1965)
Striking early Bukowski drawing, executed in vibrant purple, grey, and black.
Collection of 19 Original Polaroids of Charles Bukowski Letters
2008
Small collection of original Polaroids by Black Sparrow founder and publisher John Martin of letters to him from Charles Bukowski.
IF WE TAKE
1970
First edition, association copy, with an extraordinary inscription and drawing from Bukowski at a pivotal moment in his career to Hal Norse, perennial literary scenester and author of the classic cut-up novel BEAT HOTEL.
EARLY ROUTINES
1982
First trade edition of this collection, following the limited edition of 1981.
THE COLDSPRING NEWS
[1965]
Burroughs' newspaper-style cut-up, including "On The Back Portch Of His Farm," "Waiting The Survey Line Quite Some Years," and "Sad Servant of the Inland Side."
EARLY ROUTINES
1981
Precedes 1982 trade edition.
THE YAGE LETTERS REDUX
2006
New edition edited and with an introduction by Oliver Harris.
THE ADDING MACHINE: Selected Essays
Review copy of the first edition.
CITIES OF THE RED NIGHT: A Boy's Book
[1981]
Uncorrected proof copy belonging to John Tytell, Beat scholar and historian, with his notations.
CONCRETE AND BUCKSHOT / WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS PAINTINGS: 1987-1996
1996
Catalogue of an exhibition held at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, 1996, presented jointly by the Track 16 Gallery and the Robert Berman Gallery. Texts by Timothy Leary and Benjamin Weissman, catalogue design by Marika van Adelsberg.
NAKED LUNCH
(1959) [i.e. 1962]
First US edition, first printing of the Beat masterpiece, also containing the first book appearances of Burroughs's "Deposition: Testimony concerning a Sickness," and "Letter from a Master Addict to Dangerous Drugs."
NOVA EXPRESS
(1964)
First printing of the third installment in Burroughs' Nova Trilogy. [Maynard & Miles A10].
NOVA EXPRESS
(1964)
First printing of the third novel in Burroughs's Nova Trilogy.
THE TICKET THAT EXPLODED
(1967)
Inscribed first US edition of Burroughs's second book in the Nova trilogy.
THE TICKET THAT EXPLODED
(1967)
Signed first US edition of Burroughs' second book in the Nova trilogy.
TORNADO ALLEY
1989
Collection of short prose pieces, illustrated by S.
SIDETRIPPING
(1975)
Gatewood's photographs, accompanied by Burroughs' text. Uncommon when signed by both.
SO WHO OWNS THE DEATH TV?
1967
Correct first edition of this pamphlet published by Mary Beach.
THE LETTERS OF WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS 1945-1959
(1993)
First printing of this collection of early letters from the Beat icon.
THE NAKED LUNCH
(1959)
Second printing ('18 Francs' to rear as described in Maynard & Miles) of the original edition of Burroughs' Beat masterpiece.
THE NAKED LUNCH
(1959)
First edition, first issue of Burroughs' drug-fueled Beat masterpiece — in exceptional condition.
LIFE FULL OF HOLES
(1954)
First edition of this novel tape-recorded and translated by Bowles.
