Charles Bukowski / John Martin Collection 1967-1994

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Charles Bukowski / John Martin Collection 1967-1994

Correspondence from Bukowski to his publisher, John Martin, of Black Sparrow Press.

2 linear feet; (5 oversize boxes)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6654267

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Bukowski, Charles

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Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) was born in Andernach, Germany and came to the U.S. when he was three. He grew up in Los Angeles and began writing as a child. He published his first story at age 24 and first poem at age 35. He spent much of his life drifting. Although Bukowski did not associate with "beat writers," his style attracts readers and followers of the beat generation. A prolific writer, much of his work is based on his own experience using the language and subjects of the street. He wrot...

Martin, John, 1930-...

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John Martin is owner of the Black Sparrow Press which publishes and promotes non-traditional authors, among them Charles Bukowski. From the description of John K. Martin collection, ca. 1952-1966. (University of California, Santa Barbara). WorldCat record id: 213892597 John Martin founded the Black Sparrow Press in Los Angeles in 1966; now based in Santa Barbara, CA, Black Sparrow Press publishes modern fiction and poetry in fine press editions. From the descript...