Description
The New Yorker Full Magazine – October 11, 1976 – Gretchen Dow Simpson Cover (VG Condition)
This October 11, 1976 issue of The New Yorker features a serene and evocative cover illustration by Gretchen Dow Simpson. A fine reflection of the magazine’s hallmark blend of literary mastery, humor, and cultural observation, this issue captures the spirit of mid-1970s America through essays, fiction, poetry, and art from the publication’s distinguished contributors.
Condition
This item is in very good condition with minor edge wear consistent with age. Please refer to the detailed photos for an accurate view of its condition. The exact magazine pictured is the one you will receive. All of our items are shipped with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Table of Contents
THE TALK OF THE TOWN 31
"APARTMENT 6-A: AFTER THE FALL" — Ian Frazier 36
"HERE COME THE MAPLES" — John Updike 38
"AT GEORGICA BEACH" (Poem) — Howard Moss 40
REFLECTIONS (SUBURBAN LANDSCAPE) — Susannah Lessard 44
"THE POEM" — Marvin Bell 46
THE THEATRE (OFF BROADWAY) — Edith Oliver 81
FOOTBALL — J. W. L. 82
"WIDOWHOOD" (Poem) — Leonard Nathan 90
THE SPORTING SCENE (TENNIS) — Herbert Warren Wind 93
MUSICAL EVENTS — Andrew Porter 126
THE CURRENT CINEMA — Pauline Kael 138
THE AIR — Michael J. Arlen 148
THE RACE TRACK — Audax Minor 155
BOOKS — George Steiner 159
BRIEFLY NOTED 170
Cover Artist: Gretchen Dow Simpson
Contributing Artists: Edward Koren, Charles Barsotti, William Hamilton, Dean Vietor, Robert Weber, Mischa Richter, Joseph Farris, Arnie Levin, Everett Opie, William Steig, James Stevenson, Stan Hunt, George Booth, Lee Lorenz, Ed Fisher, Frank Modell, David Christianson, Lou Myers, Warren Miller, Chon Day
An excellent collectible issue that showcases The New Yorker’s distinctive mix of refined humor, insightful commentary, and exceptional artwork—ideal for readers and collectors who appreciate the magazine’s enduring cultural influence.