Writingfromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoEve 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoBooksDidion & 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.
fromAnOther5 months agoBooksDidion 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.
fromVulture5 months agoBooksLiterary AssassinBlurbs in publishing often feel coerced, leading to an ironic mix of praise and criticism, especially for authors navigating literary reputations.
fromThe Atlantic5 months agoWritingAre 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.
Writingfromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoEve 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoBooksDidion & 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.
fromAnOther5 months agoBooksDidion 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.
fromVulture5 months agoBooksLiterary AssassinBlurbs in publishing often feel coerced, leading to an ironic mix of praise and criticism, especially for authors navigating literary reputations.
fromThe Atlantic5 months agoWritingAre 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com11 months agoUS newsMore 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.