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[BUKOWSKI, Charles (1920-1994), subject]. [PUTRIS, Charles, artist]. Mock-Up of a Proposed Bukowski-Themed Calendar. [Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow
Lot 40

[BUKOWSKI, Charles (1920-1994), subject]. [PUTRIS, Charles, artist]. Mock-Up of a Proposed Bukowski-Themed Calendar. [Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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[BUKOWSKI, Charles (1920-1994), subject]. [PUTRIS, Charles, artist]. Mock-Up of a Proposed Bukowski-Themed Calendar, "The Official Charles Bukowski 1985 Calender [sic]." [Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1985]. Original spiral-bound calendar with printed artwork on rectos and versos plus 11 leaves with artwork on rectos and versos. Approximately 11 x 14 3/4". A MOCK-UP OF A PROPOSED MONTHLY CALENDAR FEATURING BUKOWSKI - THIS CALENDAR WAS NEVER PUBLISHED. 

A unique item, with artwork featuring a cartoonish Bukowski, drunkenly stumbling through life, with numerous days illustrated throughout, including "World Literacy Day," "National Pit Bull Week," "Unemployment Day," "Captain Kidd Hanged 1701," "Play with Yourself Again Day," and many more. An item of the highest interest to the Bukowski collector.

Condition

Minor toning, upper and lower corners on left side a bit creased, neat crease at center of front wrapper. Fine. 

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