David Wojnarowicz, Close to the Knives: A Memoir of Disintegration. Signed First Edition with a
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0261 |
| Estimate | $800 - $1,200 |
| Opening bid | $600 |
| Category | Comics & Books |
| Auction | LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History |
| Date | August 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Swann Auction Galleries |
| Location | New York, New York |
David Wojnarowicz 1954-1992 Close to the Knives: A Memoir of Disintegration. Signed First Edition with a Signed Postcard. New York: Vintage Books, 1991. First edition of Wojnarowicz's powerful and
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