Although it was an excellent book full of emotion and thoughtfully written, that is not why i. Author glenn savan died in 2003 at the age of 49 after suffering multiple maladies throughout his. Apr 17, 2003 glenn savan, whose popular first novel, white palace 1987, was about a st. White palace by glenn savan meet your next favorite book. White palace by glenn savan, september 1, 1988, bantam edition, mass market paperback in english movie tie edition. Glenn savan books list of books by author glenn savan. Glenn savan, 49, the author of white palace the new.
White palace by glenn savan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. White palace has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. White palace 1987, savans first novel about mismatched lovers, scored high both in print and on the silver screen. His publications include white palace and goldmans anatomy. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. White palace cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Author glenn savan died in 2003 at the age of 49 after suffering multiple maladies throughout his adult life. Although it was an excellent book full of emotion and thoughtfully written, that is not why i recall it. An urban tale of love against the odds, in which max, an upwardly mobile copywriter and nora, a 40 yearold waitress from the wrong side of town, become embroiled. White palace new fiction paperback import, september 23, 1993 by glenn savan author. It was written by ted tally and alvin sargent, based on the novel of the same name by glenn savan who appears in the film as an extra with a.
The book by glenn savan has the restaurant as a real white castle, but the company refused to let the filmmakers use any location or reference their restauranti assume maybe the sexual content troubled them, but obviously 14 years later that wasnt an issue. Glenn savans max baron and nora baker pulse with life, every word and action the apex of their histories, decisions and relationships. Glenn savan 1953 april 14, 2003 was an american writer. Spader has to get the guts to introduce her to his world or, more specifically. Glenn savan novel, ted tally screenplay 1 more credit.
Glenn savan white palace customer, book author griffin dunne, coproducer ike mizen stunts jeannine oppewall production designer jerry spicer stunts john wright stevens art director lajos koltai cinematographer lisa fischer set designer lisa jensen costume designer mack chapman special effects mark rosenberg coproducer ronnie spector makeup. Max is an upandcoming advertising man and a devastated widower. In 1990 the white castle at that intersection was built up to the sidewalk, in 1996 it was replaced by the current building, which is set back. White palace 1987, savan s first novel about mismatched lovers, scored high both in print and on the silver screen. White palace september 1, 1988 edition open library. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Still getting over the death of his wife, a young advertising executive meets an older waitress, a woman who might set him free.
Susan sarandon and james spader in white palace 1990 susan sarandon in white palace. He is best known for white palace, his 1987 debut novel. With susan sarandon, james spader, jason alexander, kathy bates. Louis film white palace premiered 25 years ago today. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. White palace is a 1990 american erotic romantic drama film directed by luis mandoki and starring susan sarandon, james spader, jason alexander, kathy bates, steven hill, jeremy piven, and renee taylor.
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Ive read this book several times over the years and i fall in love with it every time. Ironically, savan wanted to call his novel white castle, but the chain refused permission. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Celibate since his wifes tragic death, max suddenly and shockingly finds himself careening into a torrid affair with a woman from the other side of the tracksa lusty, harddrinking, passionate 41yearold white palace waitress named nora. Glenn savan quit a job at his fathers advertising agency to wait tables and write his first novel, the bestselling white palace. The novel is unique inasmuch as its a literary romance told from the male characters point of view. Glenn savan, whose popular first novel, white palace 1987, was about a st.
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This was before the days of amazon and kindle, so i had to do it the oldfashioned way. White palace by savan glenn paperback book the fast for. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Screenwriters ted tally and alvin sargent adapted the novel by glenn savan into this intelligent drama about a maydecember romance where the woman is the senior partner. White palace by savan, glenn, 1953publication date 1987 topics fiction in english american writers, 1945 texts publisher. Louis author, glenn savan, died in 2003 at the age of 49. White palace by glenn savan when i first saw the movie white palace with james spader and susan sarandon in the early 90s, i was thrilled to find out it was based on a novel by glenn savan. In white palace, spader plays max baron on paper, a young, handsome advertising executive whose star is on the ascendancy. So if you have a few hours or days, find yourself a copy of glenn savans white palace. Louis waitresss mismatched romance with an ad man, died on monday at his home in shrewsbury, mo.
Savan follows up white palace, a novel about an unlikely couple, with this highvoltage tale about an unquiet triangle. A film adaptation, starring susan sarandon and james spader, was released in 1990. White palace was published in trade paperback by bantam new fiction, part of the 1980s trend of editors trying to find material from which to fashion and refashion quality trade paperback lines. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Louis advertising executive who has completely shut himself off from the world in. White palace new fiction by glenn savan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In white palace misadapted from glenn savans more ominousthemed book its a matter of cocktailparty courage. The cause was either a heart attack or stroke, his family said. It seems to be currently out of print, but copies are available online and at area libraries. White palace by savan, glenn, 1953publication date 1987. Noticing the gateway arch in the films scenery, i immediately recognized, it was being filmed in st. I remember reading white palace by glenn savan for two distinct reasons.
Louis waitresss mismatched romance with an ad man, died a week ago at his. In 1990 the white castle at that intersection was built up to the sidewalk, in 1996 it was replaced by. In 1987, glenn savans first novel appeared in bookstores as part of a new publishing phenom. White palace tells story of a mismatched couple set in the early 1980s. So if you have a few hours or days, find yourself a copy of glenn savans white. White palace paperback june 1, 1987 by glenn savan author. Three years ago, when glenn savan was still wondering if hed ever make it as a novelist, and the bantam new fiction series, which savan s white palace launches, wasnt even a gleam in the. Published in 1987, the book became the first title in a bantam paperback line of fiction by young authors. White palace by luis mandoki luis mandoki, susan sarandon. Originally white palace was to have been white castle, and in the novel specific reference is made to a real white castle location at the intersection of s. Max is twentyseven and recently, tragically widowed. In white palace misadapted from glenn savan s more ominousthemed book its a matter of cocktailparty courage. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Apr 14, 2003 glenn savan in memoriam author of white palace.
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