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The New Yorker Full Magazine – October 23, 1971 (Arthur Getz 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 issue remains in excellent shape for its age—please review all photos for a full condition assessment.
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Minor wear on edges. See photos.
This original October 23, 1971 issue of The New Yorker features a cover illustration by Arthur Getz, one of the magazine’s most prolific and recognizable cover artists. The issue showcases a remarkable range of essays, fiction, poetry, and commentary from literary luminaries including Jorge Luis Borges, John Updike, and Pauline Kael.
Table of Contents:
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 35
“The Gospel According to Mark” – Jorge Luis Borges – p. 40
“The Day of the Lhasa Apso” – Dan Greenburg – p. 43
“Speed” (Poem) – May Swenson – p. 44
Profiles (Julius K. Nyerere—II) – William Edgett Smith – p. 47
“Pompeii Revisited” (Poem) – Paul Roche – p. 52
The Theatre – Brendan Gill – p. 109
Football – J. W. L. – p. 110
A Reporter at Large (International Monetary Fund Meeting) – John Brooks – p. 117
On and Off the Avenue (This and That) – M. M. – p. 134
The Current Cinema – Pauline Kael – p. 139
“The Fisher Cat” (Poem) – Richard Eberhart – p. 146
Department of Amplification (Asbestos) – Paul Brodeur – p. 147
“Totem” (Poem) – Richard Shelton – p. 154
Letter from Washington – Richard H. Rovere – p. 155
The Race Track – Audax Minor – p. 161
Musical Events – Winthrop Sargeant – p. 164
Rock, Etc. – Ellen Willis – p. 168
Books – John Updike – p. 176
Briefly Noted – p. 179
Cover: Arthur Getz
Drawings by: Lee Lorenz, Whitney Darrow Jr., Dana Fradon, Joseph Mirachi, William Hamilton, Charles Barsotti, Frank Modell, Warren Miller, Charles Saxon, William Steig, Alan Dunn, James Stevenson, Donald Reilly, Edward Frascino, Dean Vietor, Robert Weber, Barney Tobey, Stan Hunt
A beautifully preserved vintage issue showcasing The New Yorker’s blend of literature, satire, and culture—highlighted by Arthur Getz’s timeless artwork and contributions from some of the 20th century’s most celebrated writers and critics.