What Makes the “Lion Whisperer” Roar?
Susan Orlean profiles “Lion Whisperer” Kevin Richardson, who has dedicated his life to the ethical conservation of lions.
How to Be Aca-Awesome
An interview with Kay Cannon, Pitch Perfect screenwriter, on how her a cappella comedy might be changing the definition of cool.
How Ford Models Changed the Face of Beauty
The story of Eileen and Jerry Ford, the two young newlyweds who launched Ford Models in post–World War II Manhattan.
The Secret History of Ultimate Marvel, the Experiment That Changed Superheroes Forever
“Ultimate Marvel” was a modern, successful reboot of popular Marvel titles like “Spider-Man,” “X-Men,” and the “The Avengers,”—the latter of which proved to be a box office smash after the series was loosely adapted for the big screen. But after a decade, it became a victim of its own success.
The $295 Million Mall Taxpayers Bought Kansas City
Downtowns have become profitable again—so why are cities still subsidizing urban development?
Why Won’t Twitter Forgive Suey Park?
Twitter brawler and internet activist Suey Park became famous for creating #cancelcolbert, a hashtag that evoked an enormous amount of online outrage. This profile looks at Park’s life (both before and after the #cancelcolbert incident) as well as the larger phenomenon of internet shaming.
The Art of Running from the Police
A young man concerned that the police will take him into custody comes to see danger and risk in the mundane doings of everyday life. To survive outside prison, he learns to hesitate when others walk casually forward, to see what others fail to notice, to fear what others trust or take for granted.
The Last Stand in Africa’s Most Dangerous Park
Can a Belgian prince save Africa’s oldest national park from poaching and Big Oil?
The Mountain Carver
Sculpture has always been a controversial art form in Iran, but that is where Parviz Tanavoli has found his greatest inspiration. A new Longreads Exclusive from Maisonneuve magazine.
The Art of the Con: Four Stories About Scams
There are lots of well-told stories about con men, Craigslist hoaxes and financial scams—here are a few of my favori
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