There’s a whole world of people involved in managing Jim Carroll’s works and legacy. On this page I’ll try to point you in the right direction when you need to talk to somebody about something.
Jim Carroll Questions & Comments
Cassie Carter can answer questions about Jim Carroll not answered on this website; she is also interested in hearing your Jim Carroll stories!
Website Content Contributions & Feedback
Have something interesting to contribute to CatholicBoy.com? Is something on the website wrong or broken? Contact Cassie Carter.
Rare Recordings
If you have information about or are looking for rare recordings, reach out to Laverne Kreklau.
Foreign Rights & Translations
If you are interested in foreign rights and/or translating Carroll’s literary works, contact Betsy Lerner at Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency.
Adaptations (Film, Stage, etc.)
If you are interested in adapting Carroll’s works, contact Rosemary Carroll.
Music Licensing
If you wish to cover a song by Jim Carroll or otherwise license published musical work by Jim Carroll, contact the Harry Fox Agency. Be sure to look at the publishing information for the song(s) you wish to use on ASCAP and/or BMI (Songview combines records for both). For example, Carroll’s most famous song, “People Who Died,” is published by “Earl McGrath Music/Jim Carroll Music (ASCAP).” ASCAP publishers also include Dr. Benway Music. BMI publishers include Missing Finger Music and Space Blanket Music.
Permissions & Copyright
Many factors determine whether or not you need explicit permission to “use” Jim Carroll’s work. For example, quoting a few lines of a poem in your blog might be considered “fair use,” whereas quoting exactly the same number of words from a song lyric might be a copyright violation. Review the FAQs page and do your own research to see if you need to obtain permission for your use of Jim Carroll’s work. If you do need to obtain permission, contact Rosemary Carroll for literary permissions, or see Music Licensing above for lyrics. If you are wondering about using content from CatholicBoy.com, see the FAQs on this subject.
Reprint/Reissue Requests
If you want to reprint previously published work by Jim Carroll, contact Rosemary Carroll.
Media / Press
If you need publishable photos, visit the Press Photos page.
Review / Promo / Desk Copies
If you are looking for a review / promo / desk copy of a Jim Carroll’s work, contact the publisher, record label, or movie studio. Be aware that many of Carroll’s works have been reissued multiple times, so make sure you know the current publisher/label/studio.
Scholarship
If you are conducting scholarly research on Carroll’s work, refer to the Research Help Desk FAQ.
If you are unable to find the contact information you need on this page, Contact Cassie Carter.