Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, two California writers of the same era, embody contrasting forms of "cool"—Didion's severe and unassuming versus Babitz's gregarious and seductive style.
Didion's influence has become ubiquitous over the years, while Babitz's career floundered until a 2015 Vanity Fair piece reignited interest in her work, showcasing the disparity in their legacies.
Lili Anolik's 'Hollywood's Eve' revitalized interest in Babitz, intertwining her life story with Anolik's own reflections—capturing the complicated relationship between these two iconic writers.
After both women passed away within a week of each other, Anolik discovered revealing materials about Babitz, prompting a deeper exploration of the legacies and connections they shared.
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