Eve Babitz Books in Order

Eve Babitz is a celebrated author, artist, and muse to some of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Born in Hollywood, California, to a family steeped in artistic and cultural heritage, she draws from her diverse ancestry - Russian Jewish, Cajun, and French. Babitz's life has been marked by iconic encounters and provocative relationships, including a famous photograph with Marcel Duchamp, cementing her status as a key figure in American modern art. Her writings often explore themes of sex, desire, and the blurring of boundaries between art and life, earning her comparisons to the enigmatic Edie Sedgwick. Babitz's romantic associations with Jim Morrison, Ed Ruscha, and Steve Martin, among others, have captivated the public imagination. As a muse and confidante to many artists, she appears in Ed Ruscha's artist book Five 1965 Girlfriends, solidifying her place in the pantheon of 1960s counterculture.