Q: Can I ask how you got started at The New Yorker? I’m a long-time reader and have always been curious how one gets their work onto those pages. I’m happy to respond to this one, but I’m afraid my answer will contain very little in the way of useful information for someone hoping to find employment with
I am proud to say that I’m the owner of the original art for the Luscious Jackson piece! I purchased it from you at San Diego Comic Con many years ago. I had been a fan of yours since the mini comic/Tower Records days. During college, I went to a Luscious Jackson concert at SDSU with my then friend/co-worker and her sister. That friendship evolved soon thereafter and she became the love of my life and the incredible mother to my children. Needless to say, this piece holds a very special place in our hearts. Thank you, Adrian!
Inspiring! Not because it does or doesn't give guidance on how to get work into The New Yorker, but because of the lucky breaks, help and encouragement you got despite the opinion you had of your own work at the time.
I am proud to say that I’m the owner of the original art for the Luscious Jackson piece! I purchased it from you at San Diego Comic Con many years ago. I had been a fan of yours since the mini comic/Tower Records days. During college, I went to a Luscious Jackson concert at SDSU with my then friend/co-worker and her sister. That friendship evolved soon thereafter and she became the love of my life and the incredible mother to my children. Needless to say, this piece holds a very special place in our hearts. Thank you, Adrian!
I would argue that this is instructive at least in spirit. But I think you kinda knew that :)
Inspiring! Not because it does or doesn't give guidance on how to get work into The New Yorker, but because of the lucky breaks, help and encouragement you got despite the opinion you had of your own work at the time.