The Believers mission is to introduce readers to the best and most interesting work in the world of art, culture,
and thoughtwhether that means literature, painting, wrestling, philosophy, or cookingin an attractive vehicle
thats free from the bugbears of condescension, mustiness, and jargony obfuscation. Its content (including
essays, interviews, comics, poetry, and reviews) offers fresh perspectives from editors Heidi Julavits, Vendela
Vida, and Andrew Leland. Each issue includes the popular columns Stuff Ive Been Reading, by Nick Hornby;
What the Swedes Read (a look at Nobel Prizewinners),
by Daniel Handler; and Real Life Rock Top 10, by
Greil Marcus. The July/August Music Issue includes a free CD of new music curated for the magazine, the
March/April Film Issue includes a free DVD of otherwise unreleased films, and the November/December Art
Issue includes a free, alwayschanging
bonus item.
