Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Price: US$325.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Broadside /Flyer No. 10. Promotional flyer (folded twice) printed in four colors. SIGNED by Bukowski at bottom (signature only). Unfolded size approx. 17"x10". Scarce Bukowski ephemera signed by author. (Bonus: comes with a unsigned later printing Ecco softcover copy of Buk's novel "Pulp".
Seller: Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Price: US$475.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Edition Broadside. Limited edition of 50 numbered and signed copies (this being #11) 10" x 17" promotional broadside for the short story collection Nearly fine with a touch of wrinkling to the edges, else fine. Unfolded.
Seller: MDS BOOKS, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$850.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. Number 176 of a limited 400 hardcover copies, signed by Charles Bukowski. Near Fine, with several small indentations to rear board and light fading to corduroy spine cloth, in a Very Good lightly rubbed acetate jacket, with similar indentations. A collection of short stories, and one of Bukowski's best known works.
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$850.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Printing. This is copy number 302 of 400 numbered copies signed by Bukowski. A beautiful copy. Book is protected in a clear acetate cover. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box.
Seller: Cahill Rare Books, Mission Viejo, CA, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$900.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: One of 400 signed/numbered copies, octavo size, 225 pp., signed by Bukowski, with poster prospectus. Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) was "a prolific underground writer who used his poetry and prose to depict the depravity of urban life and the downtrodden in American society. A cult hero, Bukowski relied on experience, emotion, and imagination in his work, using direct language and violent and sexual imagery" (n.b., from the web site of the Poetry Foundation). As much as he achieved popular acclaim during his lifetime, his reputation and following have only increased after his death. This volume, "Hot Water Music" is a collection of short stories which "deal largely with drinking, women, gambling, and writing. It is an important collection that establishes Bukowski's minimalist style and his thematic oeuvre" (n.b., quote from Wiki). ___DESCRIPTION: Aubergine cloth shelfback, paper spine label with black lettering, ivory paper over boards with multi-coloured lettering over coloured bars and the author's name in black lettering on the front, coloured rules on the rear board, cherry red endpapers, title page in red, blue and yellow, this number 63 of 400 signed copies (total hardcover edition 1276); octavo size (9.25" by 6.25"), pagination: [1-10] 11-221 [1, blank] [1, colophon, signed by Bukowski in black ink] [1, blank] [1, black and white photograph of Bukowski with bio]. In a dust wrapper of clear acetate from the publisher. Loosely laid in is the poster prospectus, a single sheet folded twice for mailing, in pink, purple, blue and black. ___CONDITION: Fine overall, the boards clean other than a light, stray speck, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; some light foxing on the edges of the text block; still overall a fine, bright copy. The publisher's acetate dust wrapper near fine with light overall marks and a bit of wear. Prospectus fine, clean and utterly without edgewear or foxing. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
Seller: Swan's Fine Books, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Walnut Creek, CA, U.S.A.
Charles Bukowski. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, 1983.
Price: US$900.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Signed by Bukowski. #80 of 400. light foxing to top edge. (blame los angeles!)
Seller: Brooklyn Rare Books, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$925.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: No. 329 of 400 signed copies. _____ ._____In the original publisher's unprinted acetate dust wrapper. _____ That acetate is lightly scuffed. _____
Seller: Watermark West Rare Books, Wichita, KS, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$1350.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition. Number 320 of a 400 hardcover copies, signed by Charles Bukowski, with an added small self-portrait. Fine in original acetate wraps, which have a bit of wear at tips, housed in a pretty orange slipcase. A collection of semi-autobiographical short stories including "Long Distance Drunk," "Scream When You Burn" and "A Working Day."
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$1750.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: LIMITED EDITION of 400 copies SIGNED by Charles Bukowski on the limitation page. The book is bound in the original publisher's purple cloth spine with paper boards. The book is in nice shape with light wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy SIGNED by the author in collector's condition.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$1800.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition. Number 2 of a limited 400 hardcover copies, signed by Charles Bukowski with a doodle. Near Fine, with faint touches of wear, and foxing to top edge of page block, in a lightly rubbed acetate jacket, likely not original. Laid in is the publisher's promotional broadside (Broadside/Flyer No. 10), which has been signed by Bukowski as well, though not numbered.
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$2250.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: SIGNED/LIMITED EDITION of 400 copies. A superb copy. This copy is authentically SIGNED by Charles Bukowski. This FIRST ISSUE book, bound in the ORIGINAL publisher's boards is in wonderful shape with slight wear to the panels. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a beautiful copy SIGNED by the author with the acetate dustjacket present. We buy SIGNED Bukowski First Editions
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$2500.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Uncorrected proof of the first edition. Signed by Charles Bukowski on the title page, and initialed by Black Sparrow Press proprietor John Martin on the front cover in red pencil, who has also denoted #4/4, and one of a limited four copies as such. 222 sheets printed on rectos only, plastic bound with wraps, and large "Uncorrected Proof" rubber stamp to front wrap. Near Fine with heavy foxing to textblock edge, light creasing and wear to covers. A scarce format of this classic collection of short stories, in a rare format not noted by Krumhansl.
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music (Signed with artwork). Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$2500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Number 18 of 100 [125] copies signed by the author on the limitation page, with an original oil painting from Charles Bukowski bound in after the title page. A Fine copy in Near Fine publisher's acetate. Tan boards with multicolored cloth backstrip maintaining paper title to spine. Publisher's acetate with expected scuffing and a deeper scratch on rear panel. The interior appears virtually unread with a tissue guard sheet and painting by Bukowski tipped in after the title page. A collection of short stories filled with scenes of drinking, gambling, fornication, and survival all recounted with Bukowski's unabashed prose; some of the vignettes also feature Henry Chinaski (Bukowski's alter ego). A frenetic abstract painting bound at the front of the books captures the unapologetic emotional core of Bukowski's stories. Krumhansl 80. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket.
Seller: Whitmore Rare Books, Inc. -- ABAA, ILAB, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$2750.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This book is in Very Good condition. There are no signatures, bookplates, or markings of any kind. The pages are free of any foxing. This is the Limited Edition, Letter "R" of only 26 copies signed by its author Charles Bukowski and including an original Painting by Bukowski. A rare find in any condition.
Seller: The Lion's End, Antiquarian Books, North Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$3250.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Printing. This is copy number 36 of 100 deluxe numbered copies signed by Bukowski. Tissue guard protects the signed abstract painting. Bukowski has signed the colophon. Black Sparrow Press bookmark laid in. Book is protected in the original clear mylar cover that is lightly rubbed but not chipped. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box.
Seller: Cahill Rare Books, Mission Viejo, CA, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. HOT WATER MUSIC. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, California, 1983.
Price: US$3500.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This is copy W of 126 (26 lettered and 100 numbered) signed by Charles Bukowski, with an original painting by the poet tipped in after the title page. The stories in Hot Water Music dash around the worst parts of town - a motel room stinking of sick, a decrepit apartment housing a perpetually arguing couple, a bar tended by a skeleton - and depict the darkest parts of human existence. It is an important collection that establishes Bukowski's minimalist style and thematic oeuvre. Octavo. Handbound by Earle Gray in tan paper-covered boards over a decorative cloth spine, with a printed paper spine label. Light soiling along the edges. The original acetate dust wrapper is a trifle rubbed, with a minor crease to the rear flap; otherwise very good.
Seller: johnson rare books & archives, ABAA, Covina, CA, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$4000.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: One of 126 lettered/numbered hardcover copies with original artwork, octavo size, 225 pp., signed at the colophon. Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) was "a prolific underground writer who used his poetry and prose to depict the depravity of urban life and the downtrodden in American society. A cult hero, Bukowski relied on experience, emotion, and imagination in his work, using direct language and violent and sexual imagery" (n.b., from the web site of the Poetry Foundation). As much as he achieved popular acclaim during his lifetime, his reputation and following have only increased after his death. In addition to being an author, Bukowski also was an artist: he painted on 6" by 9" paper "with thick layers of acrylics, oil paint, watercolors, pastels, crayons, pens - whatever was at hand. They were sent to Black Sparrow [whose editor, John Martin, was a friend of Bukowski's] where they were bound into special hardcover first editions of his books" (n.b., from the web site of Bukowski [dot] net). This volume, "Hot Water Music" is a collection of short stories which "deal largely with drinking, women, gambling, and writing. It is an important collection that establishes Bukowski's minimalist style and his thematic oeuvre" (n.b., quote from Wiki). This volume is lettered copy "Q" of 126 lettered/numbered hardcover copies with original artwork, a colourful abstract work with thickly layered paint with what may be two eyes peering through bars. ___DESCRIPTION: Black cloth decorated shelfback, paper spine label with black lettering, ivory paper over boards with multi-coloured lettering over coloured bars and the author's name in black lettering on the front, coloured rules on the rear board, cherry red endpapers, title page in red, blue and yellow; octavo size (9.25" by 6.25"), pagination: [1-10] 11-221 [1, blank] [1, colophon, signed by Bukowski in black ink] [1, blank] [1, black and white photograph of Bukowski with bio]. In a dust wrapper of clear acetate from the publisher. ___CONDITION: Fine overall, the boards clean other than a light, stray speck, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; a couple of extremely small and light stray marks on the fore-edge of the text block; overall a fine, bright copy. The publisher's acetate dust wrapper near fine with light overall marks. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
Seller: Swan's Fine Books, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Walnut Creek, CA, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, 1983.
Price: US$4000.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: #68/100 hand numbered on colophon and signed by Bukowski along with a small ink drawing. Original abstract oil portrait painting signed "Buk" tipped-in following the title page. Tissue guard laid in. Bound in paper-backed boards with paper spine label. Binding is tight; corners and bottom edges show minimal wear. A printing error has resulted in a very small offcut to the top fore-edges of endpapers following colophon (see third photo). Original acetate jacket shows light scuffing and scratching. Additional photos upon request. 8vo. 221pp.
Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$4500.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. One of a limited 100 numbered copies with an original painting by Charles Bukowski, hand bound by Earle Gray. Signed by Bukowski on the limitation page, with a doodle of a Buk's customary self-character of a man with a jug. Near Fine or better, in a lightly rubber and lightly clouded original acetate jacket with a few small indentations. In lightly rubbed acetate and with tissue guard laid in. An important short story collection of the hard-drinking L.A. poet, signed, with his original art work in deluxe binding.
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, 1983.
Price: US$4500.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: HARDCOVER, DELUXE, SIGNED, LIMITED, FIRST EDITION - #89 OF 100 W/ ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING BY CHARLES BUKOWSKI MINT CONDITION! Bukowski has signed the painting as well as the colophon. Oil painting colors are still vibrant as protected by wax paper. The book itself is in MINT condition including front & back cover, spine, end papers, etc. The original clear, acetate dust wrapper is dinged up a bit on the corners, but still in very good condition. This is an exceptional collectors item for Bukowski fans. The book will ship in a box, carefully wrapped to preserve its mint status.
Seller: Devoted toBooks, Pleasant Hill, CA, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara, 1983.
Price: US$4800.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. Limited deluxe lettered issue, copy letter "I" with an original oil painting by Charles Bukowski bound in, also signed by him on the limitation page. (Krumhansl 80f.) Bound in tan paper covered boards with patterned cloth backstrip. Near Fine in publisher's original unprinted acetate jacket, which is a little rubbed and with a few scratches. A short story collection by the hard-drinking L.A. poet, signed and with his original artwork.
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Bukowski, Charles. Hot Water Music. Black Sparrow Press, 1983.
Price: US$5500.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: SIGNED/LIMITED EDITION of 100 copies with an ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING by Bukowski. This copy is in excellent condition and the OIL PAINTING IS STILL VIBRANT IN COLOR. This oil painting has been kept in nice condition, and the wax paper is still in the book protecting the art work. The painting is ideal for Bukowski collectors. The binding is tight, and the boards are crisp. This is copy number 83 of 100 copies SIGNED by Charles Bukowski. Overall, one of the nicest copies of this deluxe edition that a customer could hope to find. We buy SIGNED Bukowski First Editions
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.