Is It Time to Kill the Book Blurb?
The pre-publication endorsements—“dazzling!” “a masterwork!”—that litter book covers have long been a staple of publishing. Are they of any value or mere relics that deserve to go?
Author: Cody Delistraty
A Unified Theory of Michael Lewis
In ‘The Premonition: A Pandemic Story,’ the bestselling author offers another timely parable that stirs the pot—and again puts the moral of the story in his characters’ hands.
Author Brandon Taylor on His Next Books and First Film Adaptation
A profile of the Booker Prize–shortlisted author of ‘Real Life’ and the forthcoming ‘Filthy Animals.’
Pakistani Artist Salman Toor’s Success Was a Surprise Even to Him
A profile of the young artist, celebrated for his smash-hit Whitney Museum show.
Trevor Paglen Is Putting the Art in Artificial Intelligence
A profile of the artist.
Lance Armstrong, Ryan Lochte and the Marketing of Controversy
Has the public appetite for sports controversy reached a fever pitch?
Emma Cline’s Brilliant, Dark Mind
After a bestselling debut novel and an emotionally tumultuous lawsuit, the author returns with Daddy, a story collection.
Tyler Mitchell on Photography’s Power in Protest
The renowned 25-year-old photographer on his most cherished objects and exclusion in fashion and photography.
David Mitchell’s Mystery Worlds
The author of ‘Cloud Atlas’ has a new rock ‘n’ roll novel—and a love of intricate universe-building.
Broken Pieces
Does the New York poetry world have a working-class problem? A profile of the poet Cynthia Cruz.
