Eddie Little
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Eddie Little was a writer most associated with the books Another Day in Paradise
(which was later made into film
directed by Larry Clark
) and Steel Toes, as well as various articles in the LA Weekly
. His books are rugged portrayals of youth and heroin addiction, which he had managed to kick whilst writing his books but eventually led to his death by overdose in a motel room on May 20, 2003.
Another Day in Paradise (novel)
Another Day in Paradise is a novel by Eddie Little first published in 1997. Set in the early 70s, it tells the story of the protagonist, a fourteen-year-old runaway named Bobbie, transforming from a meth addict and amateur thief to a heroin addict and accomplished safe-cracker, with the help of his...
(which was later made into film
Another Day in Paradise (film)
Another Day in Paradise is a 1998 drama film directed by Larry Clark, and released by Trimark Pictures. It is based on the novel Another Day in Paradise written by Eddie Little.-Plot:...
directed by Larry Clark
Larry Clark
Lawrence Donald "Larry" Clark is an American film director, photographer, writer and film producer who is best known for the movie Kids and his photography book Tulsa...
) and Steel Toes, as well as various articles in the LA Weekly
LA Weekly
LA Weekly is a free weekly tabloid-sized "alternative weekly" in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1978 by Editor/Publisher Jay Levin and a board of directors that included actor-producer Michael Douglas...
. His books are rugged portrayals of youth and heroin addiction, which he had managed to kick whilst writing his books but eventually led to his death by overdose in a motel room on May 20, 2003.