“There is real poignancy in the people encountered in Bukowski’s work.” — New York Times Book Review
“The poet laureate of sour alleys and dark bars, of racetracks and long shots.” — Washington Post
“A prolific poet . . . a popular, accessible, and yes, great artist.” — Washington Post Book World
“The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles.” — Joyce Carol Oates
“He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels.” — Leonard Cohen