The Basketball Diaries
by Jim Carroll
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- 2
- First edition
- Tombouctou, 1978
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- The Basketball Diaries Film, 1995
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Who published the first edition of The Basketball Diaries?
The first edition of The Basketball Diaries by Jim Carroll was published in Bolinas, Calif by Tombouctou in 1978.
How many editions of The Basketball Diaries are there?
We track 2 editions of The Basketball Diaries, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Basketball Diaries been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including The Basketball Diaries (film, 1995).