'Didion & Babitz' takes off the kid gloves in revelatory look at two writers who became foes
Eve 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 LA
Lili 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 Writers
Anolik uncovers a letter that redefines the relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, prompting a deeper literary analysis of their legacies.
Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik review the seductress and the sphinx
The book presents a disappointing portrayal of the friendship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, mostly filled with unsubstantiated gossip.
The Uptown Local by Cory Leadbeater review exploding the Joan Didion myth
The article expresses impatience with the overwhelming fame surrounding Joan Didion and appreciates a memoir that focuses less on her and more on personal experiences.
The Essential Joan Didion
The real Joan Didion, beyond her iconic image, focused on depicting the human compulsion to construct narratives for survival through skepticism and outsider's perspective.
'Didion & Babitz' takes off the kid gloves in revelatory look at two writers who became foes
Eve 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 LA
Lili 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 Writers
Anolik uncovers a letter that redefines the relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, prompting a deeper literary analysis of their legacies.
Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik review the seductress and the sphinx
The book presents a disappointing portrayal of the friendship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, mostly filled with unsubstantiated gossip.
The Uptown Local by Cory Leadbeater review exploding the Joan Didion myth
The article expresses impatience with the overwhelming fame surrounding Joan Didion and appreciates a memoir that focuses less on her and more on personal experiences.
The Essential Joan Didion
The real Joan Didion, beyond her iconic image, focused on depicting the human compulsion to construct narratives for survival through skepticism and outsider's perspective.
Blurbs 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 Lit
Joan Didion and Eve Babitz represent contrasting forms of cultural influence in California literature, highlighting different interpretations of "cool".
Are You a Didion or a Babitz? Who Cares.
The book highlights the complex relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz but is mired in gossip, obscuring deeper truths about their lives.
Literary Assassin
Blurbs 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 Lit
Joan Didion and Eve Babitz represent contrasting forms of cultural influence in California literature, highlighting different interpretations of "cool".
Are You a Didion or a Babitz? Who Cares.
The book highlights the complex relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz but is mired in gossip, obscuring deeper truths about their lives.
Noel Parmentel Jr., the Man Joan Didion Left Behind
Caitlin Flanagan's claim about Joan Didion's past relationship significantly oversimplifies the complexities of Didion's life and her relationships.
Premium Content: Alissa Wilkinson's upcoming book explores Joan Didion's legacy in Hollywood and American politics
Wilkinson's book provides a fresh lens on Joan Didion, focusing on her intellectual contributions to American culture and politics.
Joan Didion's longtime NYC home finds a buyer 2 years after her death
The former co-op of late author Joan Didion is in contract for sale.
The final sale price is unknown, but the asking price had been reduced from $7.5 million to $5.75 million.
Twelve must-see exhibitions in South Florida during Miami Art Week
The Rubell Museum's artist-in-residence programme offers emerging artists the opportunity to work and exhibit in the institution, with pieces by residents being acquired for the collection.
The Spirit of the Gift exhibition showcases artist Basil Kincaid's works from their tenure as a resident, exploring relationships between ancestry, location, and the self in contemporary society.