Description
The New Yorker Full Magazine – September 23, 1972 (Charles Saxon Cover, VG Condition)
The condition of the item is in very good condition with only minor wear on the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive. This issue is in great shape for its age—please review all photos for complete condition details.
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Minor wear on edges. See photos.
This original September 23, 1972 issue of The New Yorker features a cover illustration by Charles Saxon, known for his iconic portrayals of mid-century American life and sharp social satire. Inside, the magazine includes an exceptional range of fiction, commentary, and cultural essays by noted contributors such as S. J. Perelman, Peter Matthiessen, and E. J. Kahn Jr.
Table of Contents:
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 27
“Hail, Hail, the Ganglia’s All Here” – S. J. Perelman – p. 32
“The Pornography of Violence” – H. L. Mountzoures – p. 35
“Omen” (Poem) – Jon Swan – p. 36
A Reporter at Large (East Africa—II) – Peter Matthiessen – p. 39
“The Coat” (Poem) – Peter Everwine – p. 42
The Current Cinema – Penelope Gilliatt – p. 64
“Literary License” – John Bailey – p. 74
“Windy Point” (Poem) – Robert Grant Burns – p. 78
Musical Events (Popular Records) – Douglas Watt – p. 83
Our Science Correspondents (Bioluminescence) – Eugene Kinkead – p. 92
The Race Track – Audax Minor – p. 112
The Sporting Scene (The Olympics) – E. J. Kahn Jr. – p. 114
Books – Robert Coles – p. 124
Briefly Noted – p. 131
Cover: Charles Saxon
Drawings by: Warren Miller, Alan Dunn, Joseph Mirachi, Mischa Richter, William Hamilton, Lee Lorenz, Frank Modell, Stan Hunt, J. B. Handelsman, Vahan Shirvanian, Robert Day, Ed Fisher, Richard McCallister, Dana Fradon, John Corcoran
A desirable collectible for enthusiasts of The New Yorker and admirers of Charles Saxon’s satirical art, this issue captures the magazine’s signature blend of wit, culture, and commentary from the early 1970s.