Review of “The Art of Trader Joe’s: Discovering the Hidden Art Gems of America’s Favorite Grocery Store,” by Julie Averbach Review by Michael Quinn I don’t know anyone in the city who doesn’t shop at Trader Joe’s. Even if you dread the crowds, you may go for the low prices. While I’m not generally […]
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Review of “Days Without Number, New York City,” photographs by Giovanna Silva, with a text by Sasha Frere-Jones Review by Michael Quinn You hardly know anyone, and there’s no place you need to be, so you walk around to get your bearings. You snap pictures of whatever catches your eye. You’re trying to capture a
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Authors sometimes see renewed interest in their old work, especially if they’ve made a name for themselves. These older titles may not be as good as their most popular books (though occasionally, they’re better). Yet it’s always interesting to dip into an author’s back catalog to see how they’ve evolved. Early attempts often have a
