Description
The New Yorker Full Magazine – January 1, 1972 (James Stevenson Cover, VG Condition)
The condition of the item is in very good condition with only minor wear along the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive. This vintage issue is in great shape for its age—please refer to all photos for detailed condition information.
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Minor wear on edges. See photos.
This original January 1, 1972 issue of The New Yorker features a cover illustration by James Stevenson, one of the publication’s most iconic artists known for his witty, minimalist style and humor. The issue includes a strong selection of literature, commentary, and cultural essays by renowned contributors such as S. J. Perelman, Jorge Luis Borges, Pauline Kael, and Harold Rosenberg.
Table of Contents:
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 15
“Around the Bend in Eighty Days”—I – S. J. Perelman – p. 22
“Twice-Told Tales” – Jorge Luis Borges – p. 25
“At Vera Frost’s Pony Farm” (Poem) – Peter Kane Dufault – p. 28
Profiles (Dr. Elwood L. Schmidt) – Berton Roueché – p. 30
The Theatre – Brendan Gill – p. 41
The Art World – Harold Rosenberg – p. 43
Our Local Correspondents (Senator McGovern) – James Stevenson – p. 47
The Current Cinema – Pauline Kael – p. 50
Letter from the Azores – Tad Szulc – p. 54
“On Actors Scribbling Letters Very Quickly in Crucial Scenes” (Poem) – Jean Garrigue – p. 58
Musical Events – Winthrop Sargeant – p. 59
Books – George Steiner – p. 61
Briefly Noted – p. 64
Cover: James Stevenson
Drawings by: Frank Modell, William Hamilton, Mischa Richter, Robert Weber, Henry Martin, David Langdon, William O’Brian, James Stevenson, Warren Miller, Alan Dunn, William Steig, J. B. Handelsman, Dana Fradon, George Booth, Stan Hunt, Syd Hoff
A desirable collectible for enthusiasts of The New Yorker, this issue highlights early-1970s literature and satire with contributions from some of the century’s most influential writers and illustrators—an excellent addition to any vintage magazine collection.