Eve Babitz

Eve Babitz was a Hollywood-born writer, journalist, and artist known for her intimate portrayals of Los Angeles culture.

Daughter of a violinist and an artist, she gained notoriety through her relationships with famous men and a nude photograph playing chess with Marcel Duchamp.

Babitz began her career designing album covers before transitioning to writing.

Her works, including novels and essay collections, vividly capture the 1960s-1980s LA scene.

In 1997, a severe burn accident led to her becoming more reclusive.

Babitz continued writing and giving occasional interviews until her death from Huntington's disease in 2021 at age 78.