Judith Krantz
American writer (1928–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Judith Krantz (née Tarcher; January 9, 1928 – June 22, 2019) was an American magazine writer, fashion editor, and novelist. Her first novel Scruples (1978) was a New York Times best-seller[1] and was translated into 50 languages. Scruples, which describes the glamorous and affluent world of high fashion in Beverly Hills, California, helped define a new sub-genre of the romance novel - the bonkbuster or "sex-and-shopping" novel.[2] She also became a "celebrity author" through her extensive touring and promotion.[3] Her later books included Princess Daisy (1980), Mistral's Daughter (1982) Till We Meet Again (1988), Dazzle (1990), and Spring Collection (1996).[4] Her autobiography, Sex and Shopping: The Confessions of a Nice Jewish Girl, was published in 2000.[5]
Judith Krantz | |
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Born | Judith Bluma-Gittel Tarcher (1928-01-09)January 9, 1928 New York City, U.S. |
Died | June 22, 2019(2019-06-22) (aged 91) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Education | Wellesley College |
Occupation | Novelist |
Spouse | |
Children | 2, including Tony Krantz |
Relatives | Mallory Lewis (niece) |
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