Santa Rosa Calif.: Black Sparrow Press 1994. 307 pp. Pictorial stiff wrappers. Tips of upper cover corners front and back creased curled. Light soil on tan rear stiff wrapper lightly thumbed. Extensive inscription on dedication page purporting to be a message from Bukowski reads as follows: "To Whenever you need a good laugh or are in dire need of a reality check these poems are here for you. They will give you the bottom line and the proper perspective on life. So I hope you enjoy them. Charles Bukowski Christmas '94. However a Bukowski collector has pointed out that Bukowski died in March of '94 making the authenticity of this inscription rather questionable. Also the signature though somewhat similar to other examples of Bukowski autographs shows key differences -- in this instance the C stands alone from the h the h lacks a vertical loop etc. More importantly the phrasing hardly seems characteristic of Buk's style of expression. A collection of Bukowski's verse mostly about sex relationships and living a free life. Includes a photo of the poet on a sidewalk leaning against an exterior wall. 21st Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good /No Jacket. 8vo - over 7.75" - 9.75" tall.