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The New Yorker Full Magazine – September 30, 1972 (Charles E. Martin Cover, Good Condition)
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This original September 30, 1972 issue of The New Yorker features a cover illustration by Charles E. Martin, known for his whimsical, refined artwork and long-standing association with the magazine. The issue presents a blend of insightful reporting, fiction, and cultural criticism from some of the publication’s most prominent contributors, including John Updike, Sylvia Townsend Warner, and Pauline Kael.
Table of Contents:
THE TALK OF THE TOWN – p. 21
“Solitaire” – John Updike – p. 26
“Something Entirely Different” – Sylvia Townsend Warner – p. 28
“The Stairs” (Poem) – Howard Moss – p. 32
A Reporter at Large (The Investigations of Son My —I) – Seymour M. Hersh – p. 34
The Theatre (Off Broadway) – Edith Oliver – p. 70
Around City Hall – Andy Logan – p. 72
The Race Track – Audax Minor – p. 79
Musical Events – Winthrop Sargeant – p. 80
The Current Cinema – Pauline Kael – p. 83
“Winter Visit with an Old Friend” (Poem) – Naomi Lasard – p. 84
“Trip South” – Arturo Vivante – p. 85
Books – Edward Jay Epstein – p. 89
Briefly Noted – p. 99
Cover: Charles E. Martin
Drawings by: Whitney Darrow Jr., Alan Dunn, Lee Lorenz, Charles Saxon, Edward Frascino, Dana Fradon, George Booth, William O’Brian, Warren Miller, Donald Reilly, Mischa Richter, Robert Weber, William Hamilton, Charles Barsotti, William Steig
A collectible piece of The New Yorker’s rich publishing history, this issue exemplifies the magazine’s blend of literary depth, artful humor, and cultural reportage—highlighted by Charles E. Martin’s elegant cover illustration.



