Elaine Dundy
Elaine Dundy was born in New York City, has lived in Paris and London, and was married for a time to theater critic Kenneth Tynan. She has written plays, novels, and biographies, including Elvis and Gladys. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, and Vogue among other publications. A resident of Los Angeles, her most recent book is her autobiography, Life Itself!
From the Review
March 17, 1966: Tom Wolfe Issue (letter)
From New York Review Books
 | The Dud Avocado Elaine Dundy's hilarious novel follows the misadventures of an American girl who impulsively quits college and heads off to conquer Paris in the 1950s. "A delightful few hours of sparkling reading entertainment. Summing up: Froth and frolic." —Newsweek |