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Thank you. Beautiful essay. Perfect. You've made my week. Month.

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I fondly recall the magazine’s arrival when I subscribed. The interesting thing about this piece is that some of them are included; an observant reader may discern the price rise over time on the cover. It was the reason I sadly had not to renew one year.

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My kids and I loved the Nicholas books. Never thought to look at his other work, so great! Thanks for sharing it.

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What treasures you give us. Sempe’s eye was truly one of a philosopher artist lucky enough to be owned by a cat…

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He was my favorite New Yorker cartoonist. I love how thoughtful this portrait is and loved too all the illustrations you chose.

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OMG the cartoon of the lady watching the tigers!

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Jesus, this is so good. So very good.

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I just loved this so much

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Thank you! a new discovery on Mothers Day, yeah!

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Oh, so wonderful! Thank you so much!

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What delightful work!

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Anyone who loved him will be grateful for your portrait. I hope his family can one day see it. Thank you.

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Thank you for this amazing tribute. Your taste here is impeccable.

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Thank you for this portrait. The sleeping cat on the poofy comforter is one of my all-time favorite New Yorker illustrations.

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a delight. thank you.

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I love Sempé's creations! Thank you so much

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