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The New Yorker Full Magazine – February 12, 1972 (James Stevenson Cover, Good Condition)
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This February 12, 1972 issue of The New Yorker features a cover by James Stevenson, celebrated for his witty, expressive illustrations that capture the humor and humanity of daily life.
Inside, this issue includes standout contributions by Roger Angell, S. J. Perelman, Jorge Luis Borges, Sylvia Townsend Warner, Pauline Kael, and Robert Shaplen, offering the magazine’s signature mix of fiction, poetry, reportage, and criticism.
Table of Contents
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 25
“Please Hang Up—I’m Expecting a Nuisance Call” – Roger Angell – p. 30
“Around the Bend in Eighty Days” — V – S. J. Perelman – p. 32
“Walking Out” (Poem) – Stanley Plumly – p. 34
“The Lotus-Eater” – H. L. Mountzoures – p. 36
“John 1:14” (Poem) – Jorge Luis Borges – p. 38
A Reporter at Large (Bangladesh — I) – Robert Shaplen – p. 40
The Theatre (Off Broadway) – Edith Oliver – p. 69
Musical Events – Winthrop Sargeant – p. 70
The Air – Renata Adler – p. 74
The Current Cinema – Pauline Kael – p. 84
The Race Track – Audax Minor – p. 88
“A Queen Remembered” – Sylvia Townsend Warner – p. 92
Books – George Steiner – p. 97
Briefly Noted – p. 102
Cover: James Stevenson
Drawings by: Robert Weber, Charles E. Martin, Alan Dunn, Dana Fradon, Mischa Richter, Henry Martin, Warren Miller, William Hamilton, Syd Hoff, George Booth, William Steig, Boris Drucker, Charles Saxon, Stan Hunt, Donald Reilly
A charming vintage issue filled with New Yorker wit, artistry, and global insight—a fine collectible for readers, illustrators, and mid-century magazine enthusiasts alike.