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Ira Sachs conjures New York, 1974
Or at least, a single day in 1974.
Nov 21 • 
Eliza Brooke
Vintage thoughts from a Parisian reseller
An interview with Thomas Robert of Gaijin.
Oct 24 • 
Eliza Brooke
From teaching at Yale to acting in One Battle After Another
A conversation with Howard Sommerville, a.k.a. The Billy Goat, a.k.a. Paul Grimstad.
Oct 10 • 
Eliza Brooke
How 13 journalists think about success
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the state of my career as a freelance journalist.
Oct 3 • 
Eliza Brooke
Get a personality
Molly Young's guide to writerly voice
Sep 5 • 
Eliza Brooke
Behind the scenes of Hundreds of Beavers
An interview with Olivia Graves
Aug 8 • 
Eliza Brooke
The art of indulgence
An interview with cartoonist Ngozi Ukazu
Jul 25 • 
Eliza Brooke
The real BFFs behind a perfect movie friendship
How Lauren Pomerantz wrote Am I OK?
Jul 11 • 
Eliza Brooke
How Bianca Roses prepped for 'Survivor'
Plus: her special iced coffee recipe.
May 9 • 
Eliza Brooke
Atmospheric magic
Lessons in whipping up a beautiful experience.
Apr 27 • 
Eliza Brooke
Somsack on Somstack
The creative director of Alex Mill makes great tees — and great newsletters.
Apr 4 • 
Eliza Brooke
Life after fashion
A conversation with Mona Kowalska.
Feb 24 • 
Eliza Brooke
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