About Us

Water Row Books specializes in Modern American First Editions, Beat literature, Charles Bukowski signed items, works by Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs, and many other writers of the post World War II period. Comic related items including original artwork, underground comix, Sixties items, and comic related books are also a speciality. We have a very large inventory of items by such Underground Comix legends as R. Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, and also works by new legends like Shag and Mark Ryden. Our inventory of first editions, signed books, Beat Generation rarities and other items are changing daily so check back with us often. Our customer service is the best and we will ship your order quickly and safely right to your door. Satisfaction is always guaranteed here at Water Row Books.

Water Row Press

Since 1985, Water Row Press has published books and broadsides by and about R. Crumb, William Burroughs, Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, Charles Plymell, Allen Ginsberg, Charles Bukowski, Ray Bremser, Gerald Locklin, Herschel Silverman, Gary Panter, Charles Burns and many others. Check out our Water Row Press section for the latest selections. Satisfaction is guaranteed. You've got our word on it.

Thanks from the Water Row Staff,

Jeffrey H. Weinberg

Betsy R. Kirschbaum

Cisco J. Harland

Portrait of William S. Burroughs by R. Crumb. One of the "Meet The Beats" posters from Water Row Press