Eustace Blows Out 100 Candles The New Yorker magazine put on the Ritz last night (or, more specifically, put on the Jean’s) for its 100th birthday party. Happily, the weather cooperated — no freak winter storms, sub-freezing temps, or torrential rain — just a good old fashioned chilly dreary Winter’s night in Manhattan. My favorite kind
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Fave Photo Of The Week This past Saturday, the one-and-only Edward Sorel asked a few people over to his home to raise a glass, and toast the great New Yorker artist, Edward Koren, who passed away in April. Mr. Sorel and Mr. Koren’s friendship spanned more than six decades. Also in attendance was Mr. Koren’s daughter, Sasha Koren, and two
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The New Yorker Celebrates Its 98th Birthday It’s been too many years since New Yorker contributors, staffers, and editors have been able to gather ’round together. Last night’s party at the magazine’s home at 1 World Trade Center, an evening dedicated to celebrating
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The Ink Spill Interview: Edward Koren Of the nearly 700 artists who have contributed cartoons to The New Yorker in its 97 years, Edward Koren is among the half-dozen who have contributed 60 years or more. 60 years of cartoons and covers! That is a massive amount of commitment, resilience, artistry,
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