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The New Yorker Full Magazine – October 31, 1970 (William Steig Cover, Good Condition)
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This original October 31, 1970 issue of The New Yorker features a cover illustration by William Steig, the legendary cartoonist and author known for his expressive, whimsical art and later as the creator of Shrek!. The issue offers a rich mix of fiction, poetry, essays, and cultural commentary by some of the magazine’s most distinguished writers, including S. J. Perelman, Lewis Mumford, and Roger Angell.
Table of Contents:
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 35
“Grifter, Stay ’Way from My Door” – S. J. Perelman – p. 40
“The Boy Who Laughed” – Ivy Litvinov – p. 43
“Why I Am an Unsuccessful Artist” – James Stevenson – p. 47
“Six Poems” – Nelly Sachs – p. 48
Reflections (Science and Technology—IV) – Lewis Mumford – p. 50
The Theatre – Brendan Gill – p. 101
Off Broadway – Edith Oliver – p. 101
Football – J. W. L. – p. 102
U.S. Journal: Nampa, Idaho – Calvin Trillin – p. 104
The Sporting Scene (Baseball) – Roger Angell – p. 110
On and Off the Avenue (Feminine Fashions) – Kennedy Fraser – p. 123
“Irish Sketches” – John McCarten – p. 127
The Current Cinema – Pauline Kael – p. 130
The Race Track – Audax Minor – p. 138
Musical Events – Winthrop Sargeant – p. 142
Books – Robert Coles – p. 147
Briefly Noted – p. 155
Cover: William Steig
Drawings by: Richard Oldden, Donald Reilly, Barney Tobey, Edward Koren, Charles E. Martin, Warren Miller, Mischa Richter, Perry Barlow, Joseph Mirachi, Alan Dunn, Dana Fradon, Lee Lorenz, Whitney Darrow Jr., William Steig, Frank Modell, Everett Opie, Edward Frascino, George Booth, Chon Day
A highly collectible issue for The New Yorker enthusiasts and fans of William Steig’s iconic artwork, this edition exemplifies the magazine’s hallmark blend of literature, art, and sophisticated humor from the golden age of its publication.