Gene Mirabelli
The author of five novels—including some very sexy covers—as well as numerous short stories, book reviews, and journalistic pieces, Gene Mirabelli is “over 70 and probably the least known man of letters since Hawthorne.”
People We Like
A collection of 79 issues
Steven A. Shaw
James Beard Award winner and online food presence Steven Shaw describes his worst moments in the kitchen, and where to eat America’s best pasta in New York City.
Al Burian
Musician and “Burn Collector” author Al Burian talks about people’s preoccupation with occupation, a fantastical night of siege, and what happens when punk rock and sports injuries collide.
Charlie White
California photographer and author of Charlie White: Photographs discusses a world of desire, Apeneck Sweeney, and loud hungry things with gnashing teeth.
Gabe Kean
Designer and “Born Magazine” director Gabe Kean discusses abused fonts, Mark Twain, and exactly why people in the Northwest drive slow in the left lane.
Robert Birnbaum
Writer, photographer, and acclaimed interviewer Robert Birnbaum talks about his favorite books, chats with Richard Russo, and the deep affections between Charlie Rose and Cartier-Bresson.
Barry Lewis
Historian from the acclaimed Walk Around New York series and New York-expert, Barry Lewis tells us about the city he loves, the people who make it work, and peace.
Gillian Zoe Segal
The photographer and author of “New York Characters” on farts, the infamous Dr. Zizmor, and losing her husband to the kindness of strangers.
Andy Borowitz
Writer, funny man, contrarian Andrew Borowitz on three ways to kill a joke, the environment in Kandor, and poor Jim Dixon, hero for all.
Chris Lee
Singer-songwriter Chris Lee on New York City’s best-kept secrets, Bill Hicks, and strip clubs with good salads.