The Believere(tm)s mission is to introduce readers to the best and most interesting work in the world of art, culture, and thoughte"whether that means literature, painting, wrestling, philosophy, or cookinge"in an attractive vehicle thate(tm)s free from the bugbears of condescension, mustiness, and jargony obfuscation. Its content (including essays, interviews, comics, poetry, and reviews) offers fresh perspectives from editors Heidi Julavits, Vendela Vida, and Andrew Leland. Each issue includes the popular columns eoeStuff Ie(tm)ve Been Reading,e by Nick Hornby; eoeWhat the Swedes Reade (a look at Nobel Prizewinners), by Daniel Handler; and eoeReal Life Rock Top 10,e by Greil Marcus. The July/August Music Issue includes a free CD of new music curated for the magazine, the March/April Film Issue includes a free DVD of otherwise unreleased films, and the November/December Art Issue includes a free, always-changing bonus item.
The Believer, Issue 102