Charles Bukowski Targets No 3 Poetry Magazine Little Press Appearance

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The history of twentieth-century American poetry was built as much in little magazines as it was in books. Printed in small numbers, passed from hand to hand, and often disappearing almost immediately, these journals served as proving grounds for emerging writers long before they found wider audiences.

This third issue of Targets is especially notable for its appearance by Charles Bukowski during the formative years of his literary career. At the time, Bukowski was still building the reputation that would eventually make him one of the most collected and widely read figures in postwar American literature. Alongside Bukowski are contributions from a diverse group of poets and writers including Richard Schechner, later known for his influential work in performance studies, and poet Marvin H. Bell. The magazine itself is a handsome artifact of the American small-press movement, complete with distinctive expressionist cover artwork and the sort of ephemeral production that rarely survives in collectible condition.

A scarce Bukowski appearance from the fertile world of postwar American little magazines.