Eve Babitz and Joan Didion may be dead. But their feud isn'tJoan Didion's legacy is contested, blending literary genius with critiques of racial insensitivity and the dynamics of gender in journalism.
'Didion & Babitz' takes off the kid gloves in revelatory look at two writers who became foesEve Babitz is the true counterpart to Joan Didion, reflecting California's literary landscape through differing but complementary styles.
Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik review friendship and rivalry in LALili Anolik's dual biography centers on the contrasting literary legacies of Joan Didion and Eve Babitz in 1960s and 1970s California.
Didion and Babitz: This Book Uncovers the Myth of LA's Most Iconic WritersAnolik uncovers a letter that redefines the relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, prompting a deeper literary analysis of their legacies.
Literary AssassinBlurbs in publishing often feel coerced, leading to an ironic mix of praise and criticism, especially for authors navigating literary reputations.
Why Men Should Read Cool Girl LitJoan Didion and Eve Babitz represent contrasting forms of cultural influence in California literature, highlighting different interpretations of "cool".
Eve Babitz and Joan Didion may be dead. But their feud isn'tJoan Didion's legacy is contested, blending literary genius with critiques of racial insensitivity and the dynamics of gender in journalism.
'Didion & Babitz' takes off the kid gloves in revelatory look at two writers who became foesEve Babitz is the true counterpart to Joan Didion, reflecting California's literary landscape through differing but complementary styles.
Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik review friendship and rivalry in LALili Anolik's dual biography centers on the contrasting literary legacies of Joan Didion and Eve Babitz in 1960s and 1970s California.
Didion and Babitz: This Book Uncovers the Myth of LA's Most Iconic WritersAnolik uncovers a letter that redefines the relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, prompting a deeper literary analysis of their legacies.
Literary AssassinBlurbs in publishing often feel coerced, leading to an ironic mix of praise and criticism, especially for authors navigating literary reputations.
Why Men Should Read Cool Girl LitJoan Didion and Eve Babitz represent contrasting forms of cultural influence in California literature, highlighting different interpretations of "cool".
A spy in the land of the privileged': why Eve Babitz's cult Hollywood memoir still matters 50 years onEve Babitz's book 'Eve's Hollywood' combines memoir, fiction, and essays in a unique genre-defying style.
More of the Best Books About CaliforniaEve Babitz's book 'Slow Days, Fast Company' remains relevant in capturing L.A.'s essence, inspiring readers to move to California.