Air Mail

Along Came Marilyn A newly discovered letter by Arthur Miller about his young bride, Marilyn Monroe, reveals the playwright’s rookie mistake: marrying a bombshell blonde he barely knew

By John Lahr

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Inside Story

The High and Low By day, Miriam Leslie was a titan of publishing and the perfect model of the Victorian lady. By night, she was the seductress behind a memorable ménage à trois

By Betsy Prioleau

After Hours

A Night Celebrating Jim McMullan Louise Grunwald, Ed Sorel, and André Bishop gathered at the Waverly Inn to celebrate the illustrator’s new book

By Clara Molot

Books

Lost and Found

By Adrian Tinniswood

A Tale of Two Bobs A new documentary celebrates the Homeric labors of Robert Caro and his editor, Robert Gottlieb—and ends with a cliff-hanger

By Thomas Beller

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“War, Tribes, and Camels Without End”

By Cullen Murphy

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A Boy’s Own Biography

By Cullen Murphy

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The Hack and the Wack The revelation of sexts between star reporter Olivia Nuzzi and erstwhile presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blown minds—and shattered journalistic ethics

By Ashley Baker

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Carly Mark How the designer quickly took over the fashion world with her irreverent brand, Puppets and Puppets

By Nicolaia Rips

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Dance with the Devil The debut novel from Melanie Hamrick, a former ballerina and the partner of Mick Jagger, explores the brutal world of professional dance

By Jane Mulkerrins

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Let the Games Begin A century ago, hundreds of American athletes descended upon Paris for the Summer Olympics. Booze, baguettes, brawls—and an epic Opening Ceremony—ensued

By Todd Balf

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Travel

The Antiquer’s Guide to Europe Booking a flight to Italy and the South of France is just the first step. Herewith, tips for what comes next—from haggling successfully to shipping it all back

By Zoe Ruffner

Highlight

Moving Mountains

By Tobias Grey

Close-up

Camari Mick The New York chef brings her expertise from years spent at Le Bernardin and Eleven Madison Park to Raf’s, an all-day café where pastry is king

By Nina Friend

Taking Orders Nothing prepared a Hacks co-creator for Hollywood quite like working as a waitress

By Lucia Aniello

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Tight Ends The B.B.L.’s popularity grows by the minute—especially now that so many men are getting in on the action

By Brennan Kilbane

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Samuel D. Hunter Darren Aronofsky adapted Hunter’s play The Whale for the screen. The playwright’s latest project, A Bright New Boise, premieres Off-Broadway next week

By Rhoda Feng

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Miwa Neishi Decorate

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Fernando Casablancas The model and artist makes his TV debut in a reality show about downtown Manhattan’s creative class

By Elena Clavarino

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You Can’t Touch This Sensitive skin is often worn like a badge of honor, but what does it actually mean?

By Danielle Cohen

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Avedon, Associated A new book explores the relationships, both in front of and behind the lens, that were most formative for the groundbreaking photographer Richard Avedon

By Elena Clavarino

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Close-up

Liz Caribel Sierra The 27-year-old actress is bringing Dominican culture to the screen in Zoë Kravitz’s Blink Twice and Ridley Scott’s Dope Thief

By Paulina Prosnitz

West End Story

Solid Sender A new immersive production of Guys and Dolls in London is an all-around delight

By John Lahr

Listen

The Legacy of the “Preppy Killer” On this week’s podcast, Cynthia Weiner discusses the shocking murder that riveted New York City in the 80s

By Ashley Baker and Michael Hainey

Jōji Box takeout

By Merritt Johnson

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