David Barker – Death at the Flea Circus, a Novel

In Spring 2011, Bottle of Smoke Press will publish David Barker’s amazing novel, Death at the Flea Circus. this novel was written in the late 1960′s with some rewrites in the early 1970′s. Then it sat in storage for nearly 40 years. The manuscript was copied and sent to me. I was blown away by this book. It is one of those books that I read and HAD to be the one to publish it. The book will be available in three editions:

200 Paperback Copies – Perfect bound with Letterpress printed dustjacket. $15

50 Hardcover copies – 1/4 bound in vellum over boards. Signed by the author. $40

10 Deluxe “Bureau” Edition. Contains both the signed hardcover and signed paperback copies. In large oversized clamshell that includes a drawer that will contain painting, manuscript copies, hand written poems, as well as items mentioned in the novel, including some that are over 180 years old. A massive undertaking and bay far the most deluxe edition that we have ever published. $650 (only three left for purchase)

Behind the Scenes – Print Shop by Tom Kryss

Here is a glimpse of the linocut that will be used for the cover of this single poem book. The final linocut will be much clearer. These are rough proofs.

Linocut by Bill Roberts

A Bibliography of Works by Richard Krech 1065-2009 by Jason Davis

A complete bibliography that details every known printed appearance including books, magazines, anthologies and ephemera. An exhaustive work. 100 pages. Edition of 74 copies, 1/4 bound cloth over boards. We have very few of these left. $35 plus shipping. Visit www.bospress.net/order.html to order.

Ann Menebroker – Sunscreen in the Fog

Ann Menebroker – Sunscreen in the Fog. 16 pages containing 11 amazing short poems. Limited to the following editions:

50 paperback copies, hand sewn in wraps. Each cover was letterpress printed and hand rolled with various colors of ink. Each cover is unique. $5 (Plus Shipping)

26 hardback copies, hand bound in paper covered boards. Each cover was letterpress printed and hand rolled in various colors of ink. In addition, the title page and all poems are also hand rolled. Each copy is unique. Lettered A-Z and signed by the poet. $20 (plus Shipping) SOLD OUT

Please add $2 shipping in the US, or $4 worldwide. Payment can be made via paypal at bill@bospress.net, or by sending a check to Bottle of Smoke Press 902 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE 19904.

Lee Ranaldo – Against Refusing

I just completed this book for Water Row Press. Limited to 100 signed and numbered copies, 26 signed and lettered copies containing a holograph poem and 24 presentation copies. Contact Jeffrey Weinberg at waterrow@aol.com to purchase.

New Book by Damian Michaels

Echoes from the Tortured Calm is ready to ship on Tuesday. This is limited to an edition of only 50 copies in hardcover. All copies are signed and numbered by the artist.

Soheyl Dahi – Stories from a Room

The latest from BoSP is almost complete and ready to ship. This is the first full length short story release and first full length hardback release for us. This is limited to 50 copies in hardback and 100 copies in paper. Please see the website (www.bospress.net) for details on ordering. I only have 9 hardbacks left for sale at this time, so if you are interested, please e-mail me.  The hardback comes with an original acrylic painting by the author and a bonus mini chapbook containing 3 poems with an original cyanotype cover.

 

Bill

New Ferlinghetti with Artwork by Dahi

These are the copies of this book that I have.    All copies contain an original acrylic painting by Soheyl Dahi, are hardbound in paste paper covers by Bill Roberts (all different), signed by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and lettered as shown.

 

Copy Q

Copy N

Copy L (slight defect to the cover of paper)

Lawrence Ferlinghetti reading and signing edition

Here are photos of Ferlinghetti reading the edition and also signing the hardcover copies.   All photos by Soheyl Dahi.  Copies available by contacting the publisher through his website www.soredove.com.

Bill

New Book by David Barker for Golden Posterity Press

Hi,

This was printed and bount in wraps and hardcover for Golden Posterity Press of Aberdeen, SD.

Limited to 50 copies in wraps and 10 hardbacks.  The hardbacks are sold out, but I know of a bookseller who may have one left.   If interested in buying the wraps copy, I have some copies here for sale, or contact the author.

Bill