WARMING UP OUR DECEMBER will be the American film version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, and the millions of fans of the late author Stieg Larsson’s exciting books will gladly pay a few dollars to luxuriate in his world.

BUT THE GIRL WITHOUT THE DRAGON TATTOO, his partner of 32 years Eva Gabrielsson, who helped create the trilogy, will not get a dime. Hers is a cautionary tale for single women who love and lose, and the message is “get it in writing.”

STIEG AND EVA WERE INSEPARABLE and shared every detail of the books including The Girl Who Played With Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, said to be worth about $40 million in Larsson’s estate. Today Eva is fighting for a share of it as she bemoans the fact that their decision not to marry left her out in the cold. Sweden does not recognize common-law marriage and so Stieg’s father and brother, with whom he had a fractured relationship, have the rights to his estate.

LARSSON DIED SUDDENLY AT 50 AND LEFT NO WILL. One reason they never wed was because Stieg tried to shield Eva from the neo-Nazi extremists he investigated as a journalist and from other hate groups. She has a new book out, a memoir, There are Things I Want You to Know About Stieg Larsson and Me. Eva is currently working as an architectural consultant, and no, she has no tattoos.

WHAT ADVICE for her and spunky heroine Lisbeth Salander? What every woman should know — get it in writing. You live or work with a man for one year or 20, but unless you have a written commitment, you are out of the picture when it comes to his assets. Spell out what you are to get if he dies or you split, get a witness when he or she signs, and have it notarized. Nothing is iron-clad but a basic letter can spare tears and ruined lives.

EVA HAS ONE GREAT ADVANTAGE — A FOURTH UNFINISHED NOVEL, on his laptop, and she has it in her possession. She has been quoted as saying she will give it up when she “gets her due.” Eva and Stieg lived a great love affair while penning novels, fighting violence against women and corruption in government. There should have been a happier ending.

WHO WAS THE PLUMP YOUNG WOMAN, dumped by her fiancée, who dieted until she was thin enough to jump out of her high-rise window to her death?

WHO WERE THE STAR-CROSSED TWINS, from a wealthy family, who wanted to change identities but, of course, never could? One brother, tall, blond, handsome, was physically healthy but committed suicide after a messy divorce. The other twin, tall, dark and handsome, and mentally strong, died a slow and agonizing death from Lou Gehrig’s disease.

SHE HAS SAID SHE’S SORRY but Hugh Hefner’s ex-fiancee’s telling Howard Stern that the Playboy tycoon was a zero in the sheets was inexcusable. Hefner handled her refusal to marry him with honesty and humor. Crystal Harris handled it like the low-class broad she is.

WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE ARTS CLUB? We hear director Kathy Cottony is out after 17 years and some banker board members want to make it a businessman’s club.

IKRAM’S NEW EXQUISITE SALON at 15 E. Huron St. is a shopper’s paradise, with an elegant cafe, clothes and accessories to kill for, all wrapped in a Chinese red ambiance. Exciting photography by Ikram’s husband, Joshua Goldman, can be purchased for $6,000 and the latest high fashion for fall is temptingly displayed. This heavenly creation by Ikram proves her taste is ethereal and cutting edge. From the amazing facade to the smallest detail — all is classy and welcoming. No wonder clients from Michelle Obama to Susan Manilow to Desiree Rogers trust Ikram’s vision.

THE STABBING DEATH of Victoria Frederick, at 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive at 2 a.m. July 26 in 1993, has never been solved and close pal Gloria Evans is hoping the police are checking out similar murders for clues. When serial killers are convicted for similar slayings, Evans sees a chance at finding the man who stabbed Victoria after she had shown condos at Lake Point Towers earlier that day. TV’s interest in “cold cases” like this make it easier to keep the unsolved slayings in the news.

PHONY FASHIONISTAS aren’t painting the town red — they’re painting the soles of their cheaper shoes red so they look like they are wearing expensive Christian Louboutin designer heels. They take bargain footwear and give them a color primping for a classier took. Only slaves to fashion take the trouble.

THE WORLD IS LESS CHIC TODAY because creative hat designer genius Raymond Hudd has died at 86. We know we will see many of his feminine, flattering, artful designs at the annual Parkways Foundation Garden Party luncheon Sept. 8 in Grant Park where wearing chapeaux elevates the event to gilt-edged fashionable history. Carol Prins and April Schink are co-chairs.

WHEN GORGEOUS KATHY O’MALLEY OF GIBSON’S had a birthday, the immediate world helped the heavenly hostess celebrate in style at Moe’s Cantina. And of course, the cake was huge and delicious — without too many candles.

ACTOR JOHN O’HURLEY will be honored by the Sarah Siddons Society at a Ritz gala Oct. 10. He’s everyone’s favorite Peterman from Seinfield madness.

OUR CONDOLENCES TO MAESTRO MICHAEL LERICH on the death of his mother, Ruth. He was a devoted son who lost his father four months ago.

VINTAGE RADIO, SUNGLASSES, from the Steve Starr collection at the Lincoln Antique Mall will be seen in the new TV series, “The Playboy Club” to add 60s appeal.

STUNNING SOCIALITE/AUTHOR ELAINE GORDON has a new novel sizzling on the scene, The Pygmalion Complex, with sex, fashion, romance, betrayal and more sex. Formerly a photographer’s model and an interior designer, Elaine is married to banker Burton Gordon. Her earlier novels are Intimate Terms, The Possession and the pretty redhead is working on her fourth, set in L.A.

THE CHICAGO AGE MANAGEMENT MEDICINE INSTITUTE is the timely brainchild of Dr. Mark Rosenbloom, former Northwestern ER medic and founder of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation, a leading autism charity. His concierge medical practice is geared to preventing and reversing many diseases usually associated with aging. A former adjunct associate professor of Medicine at Northwestern U., Mark is an expert and author on vitamin toxicity, medical error reduction and has been spearheading research providing individualized “roadmaps” so patients can restore and revitalize their health while avoiding or reversing age-related problems.

ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND restaurant marks its 15th year with a banquet Aug. 6 featuring dishes from the grandmother of chef Almaz Yigizaw. Entertainment and specialty beers and wines are planned at the North Broadway Street eatery.

AN APPEALING TV PILOT was shot with glamorous Bobbi Panter, doggie products tycoon, at the recent PAWS beach party benefit. Bobbi’s shampoos and pet care creations make her top dog with animal lovers. Her husband, Matthew Arnoux, has just started his own family law practice with eight other specialists at La Salle and Lake streets. Bobbi’s Stinky Dog, Glorious Dog, and other natural washes are even used by some savvy women for their husband’s untamed manes.

TASTE OF THE GOLD COAST is Aug. 23, headlined by singer Nan Mason with hubby Terry Higgins, report CeCe Gonzales and Melinda Joseph. It is at the Sutton Place Hotel and a dozen hot restaurants will serve up goodies. Lynn Jordan and the Shivers will add to the fun.

EVERYBODY EATS AT THE OAK TREE, AT THE 900 N. MICHIGAN SHOPS. You’ll see Vince Vaughn, Neil Bluhm, the Daley family, Judd Malkin, and Barry Manilow or Jerry Seinfeld when they are in town. In 1970 it was at the corner of State and Rush and actress Ann Jillian met her future husband, cop Andy Murcia while dining there. The DeMar family has owned it forever and Hale DeMar took over when it moved to Michigan Avenue in 1991.

THE AMAZING GARDEN VIGNETTE created by Ramsey Jay Prince for Lyn McKeaney of Lodge Management Group, rated raves at the North Dearborn Association Garden Walk.

HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY to Myron & Phil’s unique restaurant in Lincolnwood with Mark Freedman at the helm. He put in an attractive outdoor garden area popular during this summer. This welcoming place offers pickles, green tomatoes and chopped liver like mother wished she could make. Where else can you get burnt onions and skirt steak so fabulous they’ve served thousands of them?

“THE KIDS ARE ALWAYS HUNGRY, teachers have no teeth and work in shacks, but these people smile and are so grateful for any help,” photographer Jennifer Girard tells us after her most recent trip to Haiti. She brings them seeds to plant, money for irrigation and tools for farming. Girard, who flies there every three months, hopes they will grow cabbage, eggplant and peas. She was part of a DePaul U. help program and fell in love with the 45 residents of a town called Bouchron Carre. They have no health care or toilets, never heard of TV and have no books. Jennifer, known for her heart as well as her camera, brings back paintings and beadings which she sells for them. “They are my new family,” she vows. “I must help them survive.”

GUESTS AT FRED GOHL’S 95TH BIRTHDAY at the Ritz are still talking about the special event for the well known industrialist. Wife Susan is an accomplished equestrian and a pix of a horse, as well as their yacht, was on his birthday cake. Guests included Msgr. Ken Velo, the Duane Genglers, the John Bodines, the Mark Davises, the Kurt Mullers, the Howard Silvermans, Mamie Walton, the Jim Valukases, Nancy Kelley, Cheryl Coleman, the Floyd Browns, Fred Tokowitz, the Ed Pearls, Bunky Cushing, Lucia Adams, the Herb Gliebermans, John Regas, Cynthia Olson, Jim Kinney, Brian White, Dr. John and Lynn McMahon, Scott Bobek, Sean Eshaghy, Diane Dobrin, Rod Johnson, the Art Weiners, Cookie Cohen, Stuart Feinberg, the Buddy Levitons, the John Pacholiks, the David Harts, Roni Siegel, Dr. Michael Kohl, Marc Ollanowski, Tom Gorman, Mary Ann and Heinz Kern, Dottie Pattishall, Lyssa Piette, the Jim Magins and the Roger Owens.

HOT-TO-TROT HIGH HEELS from Hollywood Stars’ favorite Brian Atwood are coming to Jones New York at a lower price. This fall the 25-year-old talent brings his B Brian Atwood collection for $200 to $400 and $600 for boots. He’s the footwear designer that Debra Messing, Anne Hathaway, Rachel Zoe, Kate Hudson and Demi Moore adore and pay big bucks for his sexy, empowering high heels. (His mother is the well known socialite Dusty Stemer, and yes, she always wears her son’s fab footwear.)

“I DIDN’T JUST FALL OFF THE WAGON, I LET THE WAGON FALL ON ME.” —OPRAH WINFREY ON GAINING WEIGHT

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