The original 'valley' girl
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The reissue of 'Valley of the Dolls' by author Jacqueline Susann is not likely to receive the same response the book did when it was first published in 1966 because of societal changes. Susann successfully marketed the book, and its appeal was the three female characters because of their strength.
Publication Name: The New York Times Book Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-7806
Year: 1998
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A passion for order
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An author who was a close friend of author Diana Trilling remembers her passion for order and precision. She was militant about routines, yet a funny person to be with and generous. Trilling passed away in Oct 1996 and her difficult presence will be missed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Book Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-7806
Year: 1996
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The Passion Artist: Recalling John Hawkes
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The author John Hawkes died at the age of 72. He was a prolific writer with an unusually consistent voice and he was widely respected in literary circles. Hawkes also worked as a teacher at Brown University and Harvard.
Publication Name: The New York Times Book Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-7806
Year: 1998
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