Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Free Play" |
Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Upstairs, Downstairs" |
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Genuine Style" |
Pets come in many species, but cats and dogs are the most popular. The American Veterinary Medical Association reported in 2024 that the dog population in the U.S. stood at 89.7 million, while the cat population logged in at 73.8 million. The cute and lovable critters have worked their way onto the cover of The New Yorker more than a few times.
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Bodega Cat" |
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Perennial" |
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Double-Parked" |
Wikipedia describes a cityscape as “an artistic representation, such as a painting, drawing, print or photograph, of the physical aspects of a city or urban area. It is the urban equivalent of a landscape.” The New Yorker, which is based in New York City, has displayed a fair number of cityscapes on its cover.
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| Lonnie Sue Johnson (covers untitled until February 1993) |
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Shared Celebration" |
The first American case of COVID-19 was reported in January 2020. We all know what happened after that. Infections spiked. The death toll rose. Debates raged over lockdowns and vaccines. In the U.S., more than 103.4 million people have been diagnosed with the disease and more than 1.2 million have died.
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Delayed" |
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Shifting Gears" |
Wikipedia describes a cityscape as “an artistic representation, such as a painting, drawing, print or photograph, of the physical aspects of a city or urban area. It is the urban equivalent of a landscape.” The New Yorker, which is based in New York City, has displayed a fair number of cityscapes on its cover.
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| Lonni Sue Johnson (covers untitled until February 1993) |
Most of the earth’s surface is covered in water, hence the planet’s nickname as the blue planet. Water, its uses and its relationship to land have held a special appeal for cover artists whose work has appeared in The New Yorker.
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| Lonnie Sue Johnson (covers untitled until February 1993) |
Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Safe Travels" |
Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Tech Support" |
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Commencement" |
Over the years, there have been many magazines whose covers have featured the work of highly talented artists and illustrators. But probably no magazine has had more varied and memorable covers, over a longer period of time, than The New Yorker, which was founded in 1925.
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "The Finish Line" |
In a 1697 play entitled The Mourning Bride, William Congreve famously wrote: “Musick has Charms to soothe a savage Breast, To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak.” On a more humble level, music may bring a smile to a reader’s lips, when depicted on a magazine cover.
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| R. Kikuo Johnson "Closing Set" |
