New York Magazine: February 6, 2012 Issue

Table of Contents

February 6, 2012

Cover Story

The Celebrity Economy

The most successful stars in the world aren’t necessarily the best or even the most famous. They’re the ones who’ve maximized their profit potential. By Mark Harris

On the Cover: Photo-illustrationby Darrow.

Features

Who in God’s Name Is Mitt Romney?

The Republican candidate has been running for president for half a decade, but familiarity has done nothing to dispel his mystery.

By Frank Rich
The Sibling Superstars of Park Slope

Omar Calhoun is the best 18-year-old basketball player in the city. His sister, 15-year-old Sierra, might be even better.

By Chris Smith
A Park to Remember a Plague

Across the street from shuttered St. Vincent’s Hospital, a tiny park could become the city’s first major AIDS memorial.

By Justin Davidson

Intelligencer

Culture

Columns

Newt’s Base

The press loves drama and hates a front-runner. So guess who they are rooting for.

Departments

Strategist