Description
The New Yorker Full Magazine – November 8, 1976 (Paul Degen Cover, VG Condition)
This vintage issue of The New Yorker magazine, dated November 8, 1976, features a whimsical and thought-provoking cover illustration by Paul Degen, whose imaginative artwork became a hallmark of the magazine’s 1970s aesthetic. The issue is in very good condition, showing minor wear on the edges consistent with age. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive.
This copy has been well preserved and remains in great shape for its age. Please see detailed photos for a full condition reference.
We offer combined shipping upon request, and each issue is shipped with a plastic protective covering to ensure careful handling and long-term preservation.
Table of Contents
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – 35
"The Fairy Godfathers" – John Updike – 40
"The Bobby Bison Buy" – George W. S. Trow – 43
"My Father’s Car" – Laura Furman – 44
"Watching the Breakup" (Poem) – Ann Stanford – 46
Annals of Architecture (Avery Fisher Hall) – Bruce Bliven, Jr. – 51
"The Odds" (Poem) – Anthony Hecht – 52
The Current Cinema – Pauline Kael – 136
U.S. Journal: Rockford, Illinois – Calvin Trillin – 146
"What I Came For" (Poem) – Philip Levine – 154
The Air – Michael J. Arlen – 155
Letter from London – Mollie Panter-Downes – 162
The Theatre (Off Broadway) – Edith Oliver – 167
Football – J. W. L. – 168
Musical Events – Andrew Porter – 170
The Race Track – Audax Minor – 173
Books – Alastair Reid – 175
Cover: Paul Degen
Drawings by: James Stevenson, Arnie Levin, Barney Tobey, Lee Lorenz, Edward Frascino, William Steig, Robert Weber, Ed Fisher, Al Ross, Warren Miller, Bill Woodman, Frank Modell, Tom Funk, Jack Ziegler, Charles Saxon, Donald Reilly, Edward Koren, Richard McCallister, Stan Hunt
This issue represents The New Yorker’s rich literary and artistic tradition, featuring works by John Updike, Philip Levine, Pauline Kael, and Calvin Trillin. A fine collectible for admirers of 1970s American culture and The New Yorker’s signature blend of refined humor, art, and commentary.