Edward Lewis Wallant

Edward Lewis Wallant (October 19, 1926 – December 5, 1962) was an American novelist who wrote ''The Pawnbroker'' (1961). It was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name, directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Rod Steiger. He also worked in the 1950s an art director at advertising firm McCann-Erickson. Provided by Wikipedia