Alison Rose (writer)

Alison Charles Rose (June 21, 1944 – September 2025) was an American model, actress and writer. In June 1985, she began work as a receptionist at The New Yorker[1] and later became a writer for the magazine's Talk of the Town section.[2] In 2004, she published the memoir Better than Sane: Tales from a Dangling Girl, which told of her life at The New Yorker, including numerous relationships with key writers, such as Harold Brodkey.[3][4][5][6]

Later in her career, she became a contributor to Town & Country.[7] Rose died at her home in Manhattan, in late September 2025, at the age of 81.[2]

References

  1. ^ "School For Scandal". The New York Times. 9 May 2004. p. 5, Section 7. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  2. ^ a b Penelope, Green (21 October 2025). "Alison Rose Dies at 81; Resident Femme Fatale Wooed the New Yorker". The New York Times. Vol. 175, no. 60679. p. A20. ISSN 0362-4331.
  3. ^ "Review | This is the most glamorous book you'll read this year. Or any year". The Washington Post. 24 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Better Than Sane: Tales from a Dangling Girl by Alison Rose". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  5. ^ "Better Than Sane | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
  6. ^ Yabroff, Jennie (27 June 2004). "The Soul of a New Yorker / Alison Rose Writes of Escaping Palo Alto to Find Her Dream Job". SF Gate. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  7. ^ "Alison Rose". Town & Country. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
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