Gedichte, die einer schrieb, bevor er im 8. Stockwerk aus dem Fenster sprang

This volume marked the beginning of Bukowski's sensational success in Germany. In 1973, the big publishing houses had no use for this kind of poetry. Better a book in a small publishing house than no book at all', wrote Bukowski's friend and translator. The first edition was printed with borrowed money and on scrounged paper.