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Eve Babitz, Chronicler and Muse of the L.A. Scene, Dies at 78
Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorEve Babitz, whose books including “Eve’s Hollywood” memorably chronicled the Los Angeles music and cultural scenes in the 1960s and 1970s, died Friday.Her biographer Lili Anolik confirmed her death to the Associated Press.Babitz saw a renewed appreciation for her work as a new generation of writers discovered her fresh and frank voice. Her other books included “Slow Days, Fast Company,” “Sex and Rage,” “Two By Two,” “L.A.