The Book
Information about all the various editions of The Basketball Diaries, with photos and descriptions.
Important Places
These interactive maps of Manhattan point out important Jim Carroll locations with links to photos and descriptions.
Characters in the book
1968 Trinity Yearbook — Pages from Jim Carroll’s senior yearbook.
List of all the characters who appear in the book.
x”Bobby Sachs” gallery link –“Bobby got leukemia, 14 years old . . .”
The Film — Information about Scott Kalvert’s 1995 film.
Analysis of Scott Kalvert’s The Basketball Diaries Film
Pascal Ulli’s Stage Adaptation
Information & photo essay about Pascal Ulli’s stage adaptation performed at the 2001 New York International Fringe Festival.
Pascal Ulli: www.PascalUlli.com (external link)
Interview: Pascal Ulli with Brad Balfour and Cassie Carter
Theater Program: Jim Carroll’s The Basketball Diaries
Review: Dan Bacalzo, TheaterMania.com
Review: Michael Criscuolo, NYTheater.com
Review: Robin Eisgrau, www.OffOffOff.com
Controversies
Information, articles, and commentary dealing with the shootings in Kentucky and Colorado, bannings, and other controversies associated with the book and film.
Stories from Dennis Driscoll
Dennis grew up in Jim Carroll’s neighborhood in Inwood during the period of The Basketball Diaries.