Description: This New Yorker cover from September 15, 2008, captures an intimate city moment frozen in time—a couple sharing a kiss at the top of a subway stairwell, backlit by a soft lamplight and a fading evening sky. The textured, painterly style and bold contrast between shadows and glowing color create a scene that feels both cinematic and deeply human.
Artistic Insight: Illustrated by Eric Drooker, this cover was selected for its powerful visual storytelling. Without a single word, it captures connection, romance, and the stillness that can exist even in the busiest city. Released during early fall, the piece resonates with the transitional beauty of the season and the emotional tones that come with it. Drooker’s work often focuses on urban solitude and subtle beauty, and this piece is one of his most memorable.
Our premium matte paper is heavier-weight, white, and features a smooth, uncoated finish that feels luxuriously soft to the touch:
Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified or equivalent paper for sustainability.
