Items related to The Basketball Diaries
Synopsis
Written between the ages of twelve and fifteen, this diary tells the story of Jim Carroll, a kid growing up stealing, hustling, getting high, playing basketball, and trying to find something pure on the streets of New York
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"Filled with a kind of vitality. . . a remarkable account of New York City's lower depths."
-New York Times
-Newsweek
"A generational hit." -Esquire
About the Author
Jim Carroll's bestselling memoir The Basketball Diaries was first released in 1978 and adapted as a film in 1995. Carroll's work includes several collections of poetry as well as a asecond memoir, Forces Entries: The Downtown Diaries 1971-1973. As the leader of The Jim Carroll Band he released three albums as well as several spoken word recordings. He died in New York City on September 11, 2009.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0140249990
- ISBN 13 9780140249996
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 11.54
Shipping:
£ 4.08
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00075357575
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries
Published by
Penguin Books (edition 4th Edition), 1995
ISBN 10: 0140249990
ISBN 13: 9780140249996
Used
Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: USED_FAIR. 4th Edition. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Seller Inventory # 0140249990-7-1
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # E01A-03146
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_409052581
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries (Movie Tie-In)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Seller Inventory # G0140249990I3N00
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries (Movie Tie-In)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Seller Inventory # G0140249990I3N00
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries (Movie Tie-In)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Seller Inventory # G0140249990I5N00
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries (Movie Tie-In)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Seller Inventory # G0140249990I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries (Movie Tie-In)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Seller Inventory # G0140249990I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Basketball Diaries (Movie Tie-In)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Seller Inventory # G0140249990I5N00
Quantity: 4 available