The New Yorker

The New Yorker is a weekly magazine based in New York. It is owned by Condé Nast, Advance Publications, and the Newhouse family.

The New Yorker was founded in 1925 by journalist and editor Harold Ross and his wife, Jane Grant, originally conceived as a sophisticated humor and culture magazine for metropolitan readers. Published in New York City and now owned by Condé Nast, it has become one of the most prestigious and influential literary journalism outlets in the United States. The magazine is renowned for its long-form investigative reporting, political analysis, cultural commentary, profiles, criticism, and fiction, and it has published works by many of the most prominent writers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

A defining feature of The New Yorker is its commitment to narrative depth and editorial precision: it is famous for meticulous fact-checking and a highly curated prose style. In addition to journalism, the magazine has long been a major venue for short stories and poetry, publishing authors such as Vladimir Nabokov, John Updike, Alice Munro, and Jamaica Kincaid. It is also widely recognized for its distinctive cartoons—often single-panel and understated—along with its iconic illustrated covers, including the recurring mascot figure Eustace Tilley, who has appeared as a symbol of the magazine since its first issue and was designed by cartoonist and art director Rea Irving.

Over its history, The New Yorker has played a significant role in shaping American intellectual and political discourse, particularly through landmark reporting and essays on war, civil rights, politics, and global affairs. While its tone began as light satire and urban wit, it evolved into a publication associated with serious literary culture and elite journalism, winning numerous National Magazine Awards and Pulitzer Prizes. Today, The New Yorker maintains a strong print and digital presence, offering podcasts, online features, and a global readership while continuing its tradition of combining literature, reportage, and cultural critique.