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The New Yorker Full Magazine – December 11, 1971 (André François Cover, Good Condition)
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This original December 11, 1971 issue of The New Yorker features a cover illustration by André François, the celebrated French-Hungarian artist and cartoonist known for his imaginative, surreal, and witty visual style. The issue contains a captivating blend of fiction, essays, and cultural commentary, including work by Mary Lavin, Pauline Kael, and Ved Mehta.
Table of Contents:
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 37
“Trastevere” – Mary Lavin – p. 43
“Consequences of a Dime” (Poem) – Jonathan Aaron – p. 46
“The Fish” (Poem) – Greg Kuzma – p. 50
“Plowshares, Anyone?” – Ralph Schoenstein – p. 52
A Reporter at Large (Chimpanzees and Language) – Emily Hahn – p. 54
The Theatre – Brendan Gill – p. 101
Off Broadway – Edith Oliver – p. 101
The Race Track – Audax Minor – p. 104
On and Off the Avenue (Christmas Gifts) – p. 109
The Current Cinema – Pauline Kael – p. 135
Letter from Tokyo – Joseph Kraft – p. 140
Musical Events – Winthrop Sargeant – p. 158
Letter from West Bengal – Ved Mehta – p. 166
Cover: André François
Drawings by: Leslie Starke, Barney Tobey, Mischa Richter, Perry Barlow, Alan Dunn, Syd Hoff, William Steig, Dana Fradon, Al Ross, Robert Weber, Lee Lorenz, Warren Miller, William Hamilton, J. B. Handelsman, Whitney Darrow Jr., Donald Reilly
A distinctive collectible for The New Yorker enthusiasts and admirers of André François’s playful and thought-provoking art, this issue reflects the magazine’s characteristic mix of literary sophistication, wit, and global perspective from the early 1970s.



