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The New Yorker Full Magazine – February 19, 1972 (Charles Saxon Cover, Good Condition)
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This original February 19, 1972 issue of The New Yorker features a cover illustration by Charles Saxon, one of the magazine’s most iconic artists, known for his elegant and humorous depictions of mid-century American life.
Inside, this issue captures the magazine’s signature blend of wit, reportage, and literary excellence — with contributions from S. J. Perelman, John Berryman, Garrison Keillor, Jane Kramer, W. H. Auden, and Pauline Kael.
Table of Contents
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 31
“Around the Bend in Eighty Days” — VI – S. J. Perelman – p. 36
Reflections (Mathematics) – Alfred Adler – p. 39
“King David Dances” (Poem) – John Berryman – p. 42
“On the Road, Almost” – Garrison Keillor – p. 45
Letter from Ireland – Jane Kramer – p. 46
“How It Might Be” (Poem) – William Hunt – p. 48
The Theatre – Brendan Gill / Edith Oliver – p. 80
The Race Track – Audax Minor – p. 83
The Current Cinema – Pauline Kael – p. 84
“Departures” (Poem) – Richard Schramm – p. 88
A Reporter at Large (Bangladesh — II) – Robert Shaplen – p. 89
Musical Events – Winthrop Sargeant – p. 109
Books – W. H. Auden – p. 111
Briefly Noted – p. 114
Cover: Charles Saxon
Drawings by: Whitney Darrow Jr., William Hamilton, Henry Martin, Warren Miller, J. B. Handelsman, Everett Opie, Joseph Farris, Robert Weber, Mischa Richter, Stan Hunt, Edward Koren, James Stevenson, Dana Fradon, George Booth, Edward Frascino, Chon Day, Donald Reilly
A fine collectible for admirers of The New Yorker’s early-1970s era, combining literary prestige, political insight, and timeless visual satire under Charles Saxon’s classic cover art.