Description
The New Yorker Full Magazine – April 21, 1973 (Raymond Davidson Cover, VG Condition)
The condition of the item is in very good condition with only minor wear on the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive. This vintage issue is in excellent shape for its age—please review all photos for detailed condition information.
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Minor wear on edges. See photos.
This original April 21, 1973 issue of The New Yorker features a cover illustration by Raymond Davidson, capturing the magazine’s signature blend of wit and sophisticated visual style. The issue presents a rich collection of fiction, essays, and commentary from acclaimed contributors including John Updike, L. E. Sissman, and Herbert Warren Wind.
Table of Contents:
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 27
“Son” – John Updike – p. 33
“After the Creation” (Poem) – Paul Zweig – p. 35
“The Violin Maker” – Jack Cope – p. 36
“Spring Song” (Poem) – L. E. Sissman – p. 40
Annals of Law (Boston Criminal Courts—II) – Richard Harris – p. 44
The Current Cinema – Penelope Gilliatt – p. 89
The Sporting Scene (Squash) – Herbert Warren Wind – p. 92
On and Off the Avenue (About the House) – Janet Malcolm – p. 110
The Race Track – Audax Minor – p. 113
Musical Events – Andrew Porter – p. 114
Jazz Records – Whitney Balliett – p. 120
Letter from Washington – Richard H. Rovere – p. 124
Books – Naomi Bliven – p. 131
Briefly Noted – p. 133
Cover: Raymond Davidson
Drawings by: Lee Lorenz, James Stevenson, Warren Miller, John Corcoran, Whitney Darrow Jr., Charles Saxon, Dana Fradon, Edward Frascino, Edward Koren, Henry Martin, Charles Addams, Charles Sayers, George Booth, Robert Weber, William Steig, J. B. Handelsman, William Hamilton, Donald Reilly, Frank Modell
A fine collectible for The New Yorker enthusiasts, this issue embodies the magazine’s trademark mix of literary sophistication, humor, and cultural commentary, highlighted by John Updike’s fiction and Raymond Davidson’s memorable cover art.