Description
The New Yorker Full Magazine – January 17, 1970 – Charles Addams Cover (Good Condition)
This January 17, 1970 issue of The New Yorker features a wonderfully macabre and humorous cover illustration by Charles Addams, the legendary cartoonist behind The Addams Family. A quintessential example of The New Yorker’s wit and sophistication, this vintage issue combines sharp literary writing, cultural commentary, and the magazine’s trademark visual charm.
Condition
This item is in good condition with minor edge wear appropriate for its age. Please review the detailed photos for a complete view of its condition. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. All of our magazines are shipped with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Table of Contents
THE TALK OF THE TOWN 21
"CAR GAMES" — Frank Conroy 27
"ENOUGH" (Poem) — Marianne Moore 28
"SUMMER AFTERNOON, SUMMER AFTERNOON" — Hannah Green 30
"SNATCHES FOR CHARLES IVES" (Poem) — Daniel Hoffman 32
THE THEATRE — Brendan Gill 50
OFF BROADWAY — Edith Oliver 52
MUSICAL EVENTS — Winthrop Sargeant 54
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON — Richard H. Rovere 58
THE CURRENT CINEMA — Pauline Kael 66
"A PLACE OF TREES" (Poem) — Ted Walker 73
BOOKS — George Steiner 74
BRIEFLY NOTED 81
Cover Artist: Charles Addams
Contributing Artists: Whitney Darrow Jr., Warren Miller, Mischa Richter, Al Ross, Stan Hunt, Joseph Farris, Henry Martin, Donald Reilly, Joseph Mirachi, Lee Lorenz, J. B. Handelsman, William O’Brian, Dana Fradon, James Stevenson, William Steig, Ed Fisher
A classic and collectible issue that showcases the dark humor and refined artistry of Charles Addams alongside The New Yorker’s literary excellence—an essential addition for vintage magazine collectors and fans of mid-century illustration.