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The New Yorker Full Magazine – December 25, 1971 (Ronald Searle Cover, Good Condition)
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This original December 25, 1971 issue of The New Yorker features a cover illustration by Ronald Searle, the acclaimed British cartoonist and satirist celebrated for his sharp wit, detailed line work, and influence on postwar illustration. His distinctive art style brings a lively and humorous touch to this festive issue. Inside, readers will find a rich collection of fiction, essays, and cultural writing from leading voices such as John Updike, Pauline Kael, and Whitney Balliett.
Table of Contents:
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 23
“Jesus on Honshu” – John Updike – p. 29
“Greetings, Friends!” (Poem) – Frank Sullivan – p. 31
“Marie” – L. Woixvode – p. 32
Homage (Virgil Thomson) – p. 39
A Reporter at Large (House and Highway) – Whitney Balliett – p. 40
The Air – Renata Adler – p. 46
Around City Hall – Andy Logan – p. 50
The Theatre (Off Broadway) – Edith Oliver – p. 57
The Current Cinema – Pauline Kael – p. 58
The Race Track – Audax Minor – p. 63
Musical Events – Winthrop Sargeant – p. 64
Books – Brendan Gill – p. 66
Briefly Noted – p. 68
Cover: Ronald Searle
Drawings by: Charles Saxon, Lee Lorenz, Frank Modell, Donald Reilly, Mischa Richter, Alan Dunn, Al Ross, Peter Porges, William Hamilton, Edward Frascino, Charles E. Martin, Robert Weber, James Stevenson, Dana Fradon, Barney Tobey, Richard Oldden
A delightful and collectible issue for The New Yorker enthusiasts and admirers of Ronald Searle’s timeless humor and artistry, this edition captures the magazine’s elegant blend of literary craft, sharp commentary, and visual sophistication—perfectly suited for its Christmas week publication.