The Beautiful, Brutal World of Bonsai
by Robert Moor
An American undergoes a gruelling apprenticeship to a Japanese master.
The Beautiful, Brutal World of Bonsai
Emma Thompson’s Third Act
Emma Thompson’s Third Act
by John Lahr
The actress and screenwriter takes on a musical.
Did the Oscar-Winning Director Asghar Farhadi Steal Ideas?
Did the Oscar-Winning Director Asghar Farhadi Steal Ideas?
by Rachel Aviv
At a dangerous moment in Iran, the filmmaker stands accused by one of his former students.
A Unified Field Theory of Bob Dylan
A Unified Field Theory of Bob Dylan
by David Remnick
He’s in his eighties. How does he keep it fresh?
Who Paul Newman Was—and Who He Wanted to Be
Who Paul Newman Was—and Who He Wanted to Be
by Louis Menand
He thought his success was just a matter of hard work and good luck. Other people had a different perspective.
The Post-Roe Abortion Underground
The Post-Roe Abortion Underground
by Stephania Taladrid
A multigenerational network of activists is getting abortion pills across the Mexican border to Americans.
Was Rudy Giuliani Always So Awful?
Was Rudy Giuliani Always So Awful?
by Louis Menand
A lively new biography explores how the man once celebrated as “America’s mayor” fell into disgrace.
The Enduring Allure of Choose Your Own Adventure Books
Dept. of Reading
The Enduring Allure of Choose Your Own Adventure Books
by Leslie Jamison
How a best-selling series gave young readers a new sense of agency.
A Day at Sunset Park Pool
A Day at Sunset Park Pool
by Leanne Shapton
Lifeguards and cops, lap swimmers and splashing teen-agers, swim diapers and Speedos all converge at a public swimming spot in Brooklyn.
Remembering the Art of J. J. Sempé
Remembering the Art of J. J. Sempé
A salute to the French cartoonist and longtime cover contributor to the magazine, who died on August 11th.