A significant Jim Morrison signed contract, dated April 6, 1970. This seven-page legal agreement bears the original blue-ink signature of the Doors' legendary frontman, acting on behalf of Doors Music Co. It is countersigned by an executive of Music Sales Corporation. Created just one week after the famous "The Doors/Complete" folio deal, this document grants exclusive rights to publish and sell four distinct printed music collections, including the notably poetic "The Doors: Poetic Works."
The contract captures a pivotal moment. Signed in Los Angeles during a brief pause between recording sessions and Morrison's return to Florida for his highly publicized trial, it reveals the band diligently building their publishing legacy amidst intense personal turmoil. The specific inclusion of "Poetic Works" directly mirrors Morrison's own shifting artistic focus toward poetry and spoken word, making this a profoundly personal business artifact.