First Contact
He’s known as the nerdy genius whose Twitter feed moves markets and bridges bizarre factions of the left and right. But Elon Musk’s greatest skill is scoring talent
Chips for the Cashing
The diaries of Chips Channon, to be published next week in their first unredacted edition, take delightful aim at British high society and the royal family
London Calling
Roy Mehta’s Brent photographs reveal a rarely seen side of London and its diverse communities
King’s Gambit
The author of the definitive account of the abdication crisis of 1936 reveals new details about Edward VIII, Wallis Simpson, and a covered-up assassination attempt
Bugsy Siegel, Thespian
The notorious mobster behind the modernization of the Las Vegas Strip had a hidden ambition: to become a Hollywood star
Time Regained
Publishing next month, the long-lost writings of Marcel Proust promise a window into the mind and work of the French writer
Sounds of Silence
A collection of photographs captures the calm that has given Venice room to breathe and its treasures a chance to shine during the coronavirus pandemic
Record High
How did Warner Bros. Records land the Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, and Prince?
Heart of Darkness
It was only after Robert Maxwell’s death that the world realized how far his criminality extended. Yet the riddle surrounding his final moments endures
David Mamet
With theaters shut, read what the playwrights are reading. In Mamet’s case, this means William Bolitho (introduced to him by Shel Silverstein), Christopher Hollis, and Pierre Berton
Heroes and Villains
Stan Lee’s final days were as tragic and conflict-filled as his career was momentous. The comic-book legend’s biographer reveals the roots of his undoing
All in the Family
Like his daughter Ghislaine, the notorious British media baron Robert Maxwell was a monster. How did it all start?
Future Shock
Eight questions with Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sixth Extinction, whose new book contemplates the earth’s precarious future
