In this issue:
COMMENT
"Occupational Hazards", by Hendrik Hertzberg: Wall Street protestors and what lies ahead.
THE TALK OF THE TOWN
"History Lesson", by Ian Frazier: Clayton Patterson and Occupy Wall Street’s lineage.
"Turnpike", by Alec Wilkinson: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on tour.
PERSONAL HISTORY
"Shelf Life", by James Wood: What do our libraries say about us?
BACKSTAGE CHRONICLES
"The Natural", by John Lahr: A Broadway star is born.
PROFILES
"Her Way", by D. T. Max: Helene Grimaud’s resolute musicianship.
THE CURRENT CINEMA
"Home Movies", by Anthony Lane: Reviews of Tower Heist and Melancholia.
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