This is a real trade to bond.

The One World Observatory,

the straight of the block for West Boulevard and make that right.

I basically just think it would be interesting to look at the emergence of a criminal economy.

And also, I'm always amazed that there aren't more profiles that are out there,

this really subversive, strange thing, in rap especially,

and see what their lives are like on websites.

From One World Trade Center in Manhattan,

this is The New Yorker Radio Hour,

a co-production of WNYC Studios and The New Yorker.

Welcome to The New Yorker Radio Hour. I'm David Remnick. I don't think there's a keener observer of American politics and life than Barry Blit. Now, forgive me for bragging a little bit when I say this, because Barry's been one of the great cover artists for the New Yorker for a very long time. By way of introduction, I'm going to read you the blurb for his new book,

which is called, pretty logically, Blit. Here's how it goes. Quote, a gorgeous, hilarious,

and provocative compendium of the award-winning artist's illustrations for the New Yorker,

the New York Times, Vanity Fair, et cetera, et cetera, and so. Now, I'm quoting, this is directly from his website.

It continues, quote,

Barry Blitz cartoons have been lampooning American politics and culture, blah, blah, blah, et cetera.

This lavish full-color collection showcases more than a quarter century of et cetera.

And so on, and so forth.

You get the idea. The less said about it, the better.

End quote. Barry, tell me about this book, the decision to do a book now. What is it, you know,

you've done other books before, obviously. What's this book about in a sense? Blit by Barry Blit.

Good title, by the way. Do you think so? I think it's excellent. I was going to call it in one eye and out the other. And then it seemed pretentious, and I just, at the last minute, I just thought I'll use my own name. And this book happened now because an editor called me and said, why don't we do a collection of your stuff?

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