The New York Review of Books

The New York Review of Books is an American magazine founded in 1963, known for long-form essays and criticism on books, politics, and culture.

1963 New York newspaper strike: A labor dispute that halted publication of New York City’s major newspapers for 114 days. The strike created the opening in which Robert Silvers and Barbara Epstein launched the magazine.
Literary criticism: The interpretation and evaluation of literary works. The magazine extends literary criticism into sustained essays on books and ideas.
Elizabeth Hardwick: An American writer and critic who co-founded The New York Review of Books. Her criticism and role in the founding shaped the magazine’s early literary identity.
The New York Review of Books book review controversy: A public dispute prompted by a review or essay published in The New York Review of Books. Its high-profile reviews have sometimes provoked responses that extend debate beyond the magazine.
The Times Literary Supplement: A British literary periodical featuring reviews, essays, and cultural criticism. Its British institutional setting offers a useful comparison with the Review’s American intellectual culture.
Robert Silvers: An American editor who co-founded and edited The New York Review of Books for nearly five decades. His editorial judgment established the magazine’s distinctive essay-driven style.
Review essay: An essay that evaluates one or more works while developing a broader argument. This form lets a book review become an inquiry into politics, history, or culture.
Jason Epstein: An American editor and publisher who helped establish The New York Review of Books. His publishing experience supported the magazine’s creation and early development.
Vietnam War opposition: Political and public resistance to United States involvement in the Vietnam War. The magazine became a prominent forum for arguments against the war.
The New York Times Book Review: A weekly literary supplement published by The New York Times. Its broader review coverage and newspaper format contrast with the Review’s long-form magazine essays.

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