Vol. 14, No. 20
February 9, 2009
Cover Story
John Updike, 1932-2009
By Christopher Caldwell
Also in This Issue
- Caroline, We Hardly Knew Ye — Noemie Emery
- Caroline, We Hardly Knew Ye — Philip Terzian
This issue mourned the death of acclaimed American novelist John Updike with an essay by Christopher Caldwell. The magazine also featured commentary by Noemie Emery and Philip Terzian on Caroline Kennedy's withdrawn nomination as ambassador to Japan, examining what her failed candidacy revealed about Democratic politics and vetting processes.