The Generosity of Diane Arbus’ Unsentimental Lens in L.A. and N.Y. A fresh look at the photographer’s work in bi-coastal exhibitions traces the depth, discomfort and brilliance of her legacy. By Dian Parker
Observer’s Guide to 2025’s Best Memoirs and Biographies, From ABBA to Ono Misunderstood artists. Legendary music icons. A forgotten Golden Age film star. These life stories deserve space in your reading pile. By Nathan Smith
Daniel Radcliffe Is a Hilarious Pain in the Ass in ‘Lifespan of a Fact’ The result is both valid and tiresome. By Rex Reed
The Father, the Son and Norman Mailer: A New Biography Reassesses America’s Most Loved and Hated Writer By M.H. Miller
Morning Book Reads: Norman Mailer’s Apartment Up for Grabs and a Book Site for 20-Somethings By Emily Witt