The Castle on Sunset: Life, Death, Love, Art, & Scandal at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont by Shawn Levy3/19/2019 The Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy is pretty much a 'biography' of one of the biggest players in Hollywood...the Chateau Marmont. This institution has been a Hollywood icon and staple for decades, and yet continues to find itself relevant, trendy, and nearly mandatory in so many of the entertainment industry's accomplishments and accolades within the ever changing Hollywood culture.
I was going to try to highlight some of the more 'known' celebrities who have been a tenant or a visitor or a supporter of the Chateau Marmont, but the list is so long that there isn't enough room in this review. From Leonardo DiCaprio to Beyonce to Greta Garbo and Natalie Wood...and everyone in between...Chateau Marmont and its 24 hour room service and proximity to the stars has left a mark on many Hollywood players. Of course we are aware of the John Belushi death that occurred there, and this book goes into many details surrounding his death, as well as other notorious events that may (or may not) have occurred here. This book is thoroughly researched and if you are yearning to learn more about Hollywood, starting with the Golden Age through today...and the institution to which has been an eye witness...then this book is for you! This book is filled with details and dates and architects and owners and wait staff employees...sometimes it is more detail then I could process but for true history buffs, it may be just the right mix! If only I could afford to stay at Chateau Marmont... Thank you to NetGalley and to Doubleday Publishing for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. The Castle on Sunset will be released on May 7, 2019!
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