The New York Review of Books; July 23, 2026

The New York Review of Books is a semi-monthly magazine with articles on literature, culture, economics, science and current affairs. Published in New York City, it is inspired by the idea that the discussion of important books is an indispensable literary activity.

In this issue: 

• Jed Perl: An Infomercial for the Fashion Industry
• Brenda Wineapple: Blowing Out America's Birthday Candles 
• Mark O'Connell: ELon Musk's Deadly Future
• Ada Ferrer & Miriam Pensack: Letter from Cuban Miami
• Julia Preston: The Importance of El Paso