The San Remo and a Book (Jane in Winter)
December 3, 2008 | Filed Under About New York blog, Apartment Buildings, Avenues, Bloggers, Blogging Friends Forever, Books, Central Park West, Children's Books, The House in Marrakesh blog, The San Remo
The San Remo between the naked trees of Central Park
Passing through Central Park, heading towards the West Side, I spot the San Remo. It’s a luxury coop apartment building, famous for its celebrity tenants like Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Steven Spielberg, Glenn Close and more. You can see the San Remo in an older photo on a different day, here.
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Jane in Winter by Elizabeth Wix
Available now at Lulu.com
On another note, I wanted to share some fun news with everyone: Fellow blogger and friend, Elizabeth of About New York and The House in Marrakesh has recently published a children’s book entitled Jane in Winter.
I read this book, which takes place in the 1950s and is about a very brave young girl who goes on an adventure around the time of Christmas. Not only did I enjoy the storyline, but I also like the fact that Elizabeth designed the cover, herself. The little girl and the scenery is very much as I’d imagined when reading the story.
Oh! Oh! I almost forgot: I also like that this book is available in ebook form, as well as paperback. I think Jane in Winter makes a wonderful gift if you’re looking for one.
Congratulations, Elizabeth! Fun story!
Paz
Here’s a small blurb:
Jane in Winter
by Elizabeth Wix
The story of Jane Mabry, an ordinary ten year old girl who lives in a romantic gamekeeper’s cottage on the estate of the once powerful Mabry family. Jane’s life is transformed when she meets Mrs. Parsifal and her adventures begin. This is a story for children, but Anglophiles and those who grew up in the 1950′s–or wish they did– will relish a visit to a vanished world. Aimed at readers aged 8-12 but can be enjoyed by grown ups too.
Available now at Lulu.com
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This place looks very mysterious in your picture. As a lover of mystery, I really like your pic.
I wish I would get a nice red box with a big old ring from the Jewelry store.
Very mysterious place indeed! Nice picture. Thanks for the link, I will follow it soon.
Thanks for your nice comment! I will wait for you next month.
Beijos.
Love your photo of it…dramatic and mysterious! Thanks for the heads up about your friend’s book…I’ll make referrals when I can.
Hi Rhonda: There’s something haunting about the buildings. I think the facade is shown a lot in movies. I believe it is seen in the movie Ghost Busters.
Let’s both write a letter to Santa for a red box from Cartier. I just wonder if he’ll pay attention to the naughty or nice detail. If so, I’m afraid I may not get a box. *sigh*
Hi Sonia: Thanks! Beijinhos!
Hi June: It certainly looked mysterious when I passed by. I couldn’t resist taking a photo.
Thanks for looking at Elizabeth’s book.
Have a great day, all!
Paz
In this post you unite two interesting topics.
I agree with Sonia: the building looks mysterious in your very fine photograph.
Paz, this is a great shot & interesting story too.
Isn’t that so cool about Elizabeth?
Ciao Pietro: Molto grazie.
Hi Lily: Thanks and yes, very cool about Elizabeth.
Have a good one!
Paz
What a treat!
Just saw your mysterious wintry picture and loved it
and then
saw my little Jane……..
The photo and the story sort of match too.
Thank you
thank you
talk to you very soon.
Hi Paz
Beautiful evening shot of the San Remo and I love how wonderfully you tied it in with this book! I wish Elizabeth luck with it! Hugs, Pat
It looks like twin fairy tale castle, beautiful!
Very good post.
The shades give a dramatic aspect in the picture and like!
Great!
Great post! I really should get Elizabeth’s book for my girls and me too
Nice silhouette with that little splash of color. Very nice. And I’ll have to check out that book. Maybe it will be something my great niece would like.
Something right out of the moors…so gothic and eerie looking in this photo. The winter landscape of NY seen through the trees.
Elizabeths’ book looks like a wonderful read. That’s my time era.
Hi Elizabeth: Your book is a treat.
Hi Pat: Thanks!
Hi Jientje: Yes, it does look like a fairy tale castle, especially in the other photo.
Hi Kostas: Thanks!
Hi M.Kate: I think you and your girls will like it. I enjoyed the story.
Hi 2Sweet: Thanks! Very cool to have great nieces.
Hi Bonnie: Yes, very gothic-looking. Elizabeth’s book is a fun read.
Best to all,
Paz
I love that mysterious shot of the San Remo. I’d love to see one of the apartments inside.
I didn’t know Elizabeth was a writer. I must check out her book! I love the cover!!
Beautiful image,
and certainly a worthwhile children’s book by Elizabeth!
Oh, this is really beautiful and interesting post. The San Remo photo is great; the building and the naked trees look like silhouettes which give the photo some mysterious feeling. My first impression about the photo was a castle from some fairy tale. The cover of Elizabeth’s book looks beautiful and inviting.
I love your San Remo shot, Paz. Very dark and mysterious.
Wow! From the Central Park angle it looks like a castle.