New edition of the American cult classic with a new introduction by Niall Griffiths. Part of a new-look Bukowski series published alongside the definitive Barry Miles autobiography. Previous edition sold over 70,000 copies. 'Cunningly, relentlessly jokey and sad.' }Observer{ Henry Chinaski is a lowlife loser with a hand-to-mouth existence. His menial post office day job supports a life of beer, one-night stands and racetracks.