Henry W. Fowler's A Dictionary of Modern English Usage shaped The New Yorker's editorial judgments and became the magazine's principal reference for grammar and style.
The New Yorker broke tradition by featuring Cindy Sherman's photographic Eustace Tilley on its centenary cover, the first to depict him peering into a mirror.
Nathan Heller on E. B. White's Paragraph About the Moon Landing
Elwyn Brooks White became The New Yorker's defining paragrapher whose concise, precise paragraphs culminated in a single perfect paragraph on the Apollo 11 moon landing.
The article explores writers from The New Yorker who have transitioned to performing on stage, revealing the dichotomy between those who should and shouldn't.
Yiyun Li discusses the depth and intricacies found in William Trevor's short story "The Piano Tuner's Wives," revealing its emotional resonance and layered themes, inviting readers to explore shared human experiences.