I received this e-mail from James Stark, the artist who did the famous Crime band posters.

Hi,
I am working on the Dirksen Book, see below, and I am looking for stories by people who encounter him. If you have a story send it in for the project Also could you forward this email to anyone you know who might have a Dirk story. Send to: dirksenstories@gmail.com
Hope all is going well.
ciao. James Stark


Many of you were aware the Dirk Dirksen had been working on a book, to be published by Last Gasp, about his life especially his days with the Fab Mab and beyond. I was in the Last Gasp Publishing offices a couple of weeks ago on other business when they pointed out three boxes full of paper "There is Dirksen's book, make it happen."
When I got home and sorted through the contents, lots of posters, newspaper articles, list of shows at the Mab and Off Broadway and an interview of Dirk interviewing himself. I did find a couple of stories people had written about their experiences with Dirk. After reading those I realized that almost everyone had a Dirk story.
I am asking people to send their Dirk Stories, the good, the bad and the ugly. We will print most of them depending on space and content. Each person's story that is published will receive a copy of the book when it is publish. If you have a photo of yourself with Dirk send that along.
Sending your story to the address below means you release rights to Last Gasp and in consideration you will be paid the sum of One U. S. Dollar and with a copy of the finished book for the stories used.
Along with your story we will need your mailing address. End date for receiving stories is January 31, 2009
Send to: dirksenstories@gmail.com
Please forward to any one who may have had contact with Dirk.

Thank You James Stark and Last Gasp

PS: We are looking for photographs of Dirk if you have any let us know about the content and if possible a low res. scan