Description
The New Yorker Full Magazine – November 6, 1978 – Arthur Getz Cover (VG Condition)
This November 6, 1978 issue of The New Yorker features an elegant and atmospheric cover by Arthur Getz, one of the magazine’s most iconic cover artists. Blending art, literature, and commentary, this edition captures The New Yorker’s signature style—an intelligent reflection of culture, humor, and politics in late 1970s America.
Condition
This item is in very good condition with minor edge wear consistent with its age. Please see 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 35
"ONE ORDER OF BLINTZES, AND HOLD THE FLIMFLAM" — S. J. Perelman 40
"AN INFLUX OF POETS" — Jean Stafford 43
A REPORTER AT LARGE (MASHPEE, MASSACHUSETTS) — Paul Brodeur 62
THE THEATRE — Brendan Gill 151
OFF BROADWAY — Edith Oliver 154
ON AND OFF THE AVENUE (FEMININE FASHIONS) — Kennedy Fraser 159
THE CURRENT CINEMA — Pauline Kael 165
REFLECTIONS (UNITED STATES–SOVIET RELATIONS) — William Pfaff 172
"A DOG" (Poem) — Jonathan Aaron 178
DANCING — Arlene Croce 179
"FOR THE STRANGER" (Poem) — Carolyn Forché 183
FOOTBALL — J. W. L. 184
"WOODSMOKE" (Poem) — Brendan Galvin 186
MUSICAL EVENTS — Andrew Porter 187
CONCERT RECORDS — Winthrop Sargeant 190
THE RACE TRACK — Audax Minor 198
BOOKS — John Updike 200
BRIEFLY NOTED 214
Cover Artist: Arthur Getz
Contributing Artists: Frank Modell, Joseph Mirachi, Bernard Schoenbaum, William Hamilton, William Steig, Michael Maslin, Charles Addams, Edward Koren, Dana Fradon, Robert Weber, Mischa Richter, James Stevenson, Arnie Levin, Everett Opie, Al Ross, Tom Funk, Nurit Karlin, Donald Reilly, Henry Martin, Stan Hunt, Warren Miller, Lee Lorenz, Jack Ziegler
A beautifully preserved issue that showcases The New Yorker’s enduring legacy of literary sophistication and artistic excellence—an ideal addition for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage magazines.