The Doors

Written 11 days after Morrison’s death, the Doors announce to their fans that “the show must go on”

4124. The Doors: Danny Sugerman Typed Form Letter Signed. Second manager (1954–2005) of the Los Angeles rock

band the Doors, who began working for the group (answering fan mail) when he was 12. He wrote several books about Jim Morrison and the Doors, including No One Here Gets Out Alive and the autobiography Wonderland Avenue: Tales of Glamour and Excess. Incredible TLS signed “Best regards, Danny Sugerman,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Doors letterhead, July 14, 1971. Written by Sugerman at the age of 16, a typed draft of a form letter issued to fans in the wake of lead singer Jim Morrison’s recent death, in part: “As you have undoubtedly heard, Jim Morrison passed away July 3 in Paris. The death was attributed to natural causes. The other three Doors’ while understandably upset about the death of their friend realize that the show must go on.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and a small chip to the top edge. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Sugerman’s widow, Fawn Hall. Starting Bid $200

4125. The Doors (4) Oversized Photographs. Four original glossy 16 x 12 silver gelatin photographs showing The Doors while on tour in Germany in 1968, printed from the original negatives. Includes two group photos—one of them against a brick wall and one candid shot of them outdoors—and two of Jim Morrison alone. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

4126. The Doors: Danny Sugerman Oversized Canadian Multi-Diamond Sales Award. From

the personal collection of former Doors manager Danny Sugerman, a multi-diamond Canadian sales award presented to Sugerman “to commemorate over 3.2 million units sold in Canada.” The award is impressively matted and framed with two plaques, two Canadian flag pins, CDs and front covers for 10 albums by the Doors, and a live photograph of the Doors by noted English photographer Barrie Wentzell, who has signed the lower border in pencil—to an overall size of 35 x 36.5; the upper plaque reads: “Just a few of the highlights from over 30 years of the poetry that made the music that made history.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Sugerman’s widow, Fawn Hall. Starting Bid $200