The New York Times Magazine #6/4/2017
In "Editor's Letter," a quiet, observant story by Andy Newman with art and inks by Tom Gauld, Dr. Sloan finds his beloved view of the Hudson River blocked by a new construction project. He replaces the window with an 85-inch monitor, feeding it live footage from an external camera—yet the digital recreation feels distant, leading him to turn the screen toward a basketball game. The cover by Tom Gauld captures the moment with wry precision.
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Dr. Sloan's apartment enjoys a wonderful view of the Hudson River, but he has to brick up the window when an adjoining new building is constructed. He installs an 85-inch monitor in place of the window, and uses an external camera to capture the original scene. The experience is limited, though, and he starts using the screen to view basketball.
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