Bukowski – Simon Finch (1998) – Michael Montfort Collection Catalogue

Description

While Michael Montfort is best remembered as Charles Bukowski’s close friend and principal photographer during the poet’s later years, his role as a collector is equally significant. Over decades, Montfort assembled one of the most complete private holdings of Bukowski’s work—first editions, broadsides, manuscripts, letters, and ephemera—preserving a body of material that offered an unparalleled window into the writer’s career. His eye for rarity and completeness makes this collection a landmark in Bukowski scholarship and collecting circles.

This remarkable catalogue documents Montfort’s holdings in detail and serves as an essential reference for serious Bukowski collectors. Lavishly illustrated and carefully annotated, it catalogs not just the published works but also limited editions, small press rarities, and obscure ephemera that rarely surface on the market. For anyone building or refining a Bukowski collection, it functions as both a guide and a benchmark for what’s out there—and what’s worth hunting down.

An indispensable resource for Bukowski enthusiasts and collectors, documenting one of the most important private collections ever assembled. A sharp copy that belongs in any serious Bukowski reference shelf.