October 1, 2008 - Contents

Features

Learning To Fly

Brooke Shields had looks, fame, and (reportedly) a seven-figure salary — all by the time she could drive. But for years, her personal turmoil overshadowed her professional triumphs. Finally, at age 43, the Lipstick Jungle star is happily in control of her life, both on and off camera. All she had to do was let go.  Read More

Subway Tracks

If you’re an aspiring musician, there’s no better venue for showcasing your talents than one that offers a guaranteed audience of more than five million people a day.  Read More

Departments

Manchester

Ditch the guidebook and follow these famous locals as they show you around England’s “Capital of the North."  Read More

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Putting on a happy face is positively all in the mind.  Read More

Leaf Peeping In The Ozarks

With fall upon us, leaf-peeping season is underway.  Read More

Voice Recognition

In a world full of movie trailers, a handful of voice-over actors have become one-man (vocal) armies.  Read More

Extreme Makeover

In the business world, image is everything, and corporate face-lifts can be billion-dollar question marks.  Read More

UpFront

Absinthe-minded

Fall’s hottest gatherings? Around ice-cold water dripping over sugar cubesinto glasses of exotic, anise-flavored -...  Read More

The Big Scare

Forgetpeeled-grape eyeballs and spaghetti for brains. These da...  Read More

To Each His Own -- Pizza

Pick any city on the U.S. map and chances are that said city has some sortof unique pizzeria with an anoma...  Read More

Chicago - A Splendid Past

A Splendid PastCHICAGO is a minx. She draws you in with her sleek architecture, gastro-fab food, and up-to-the-minute fashion. Then, in the blink of an eye, she delivers a new perspective, one steeped in the Carl Sandburg style of old-school traditi...  Read More

Downlow

Lucky 13

In three decades as a band, the Cure has had enough successes that there’s no need to be superstitious about their 13th album. But with the release of their anticipated new disc, the group isn’t taking any chances.  Read More

Simon, Pegged

How did a goofy Brit become a sought-after stateside star? Play along withour game of Life: Simon Pegg Edition to find out.  Read More

Taylor Made

BenTaylor got his love of music -- and his unmistakable voice -- from his famous parents. But on his third album, he carves out a sound all his own.  Read More

Time Traveling

In the new novel by Allison Winn Scotch, one woman goes back to her past to discover what might have been.  Read More

Desperately Seeking Dana

Despite having turned down a role on Desperate Housewives in 2004, Dana Delany was offered another part on the hit show last season.  Read More

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Highlights from this Issue

Image about France
Absinthe-minded

Fall’s hottest gatherings? Around ice-cold water dripping over sugar cubesi... Read More

Image about Steve Kopelman
The Big Scare

Forgetpeeled-grape eyeballs and spaghetti for brains. These da... Read More

Image about Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
To Each His Own -- Pizza

Pick any city on the U.S. map and chances are that said city has some sorto... Read More

Image about Chicago
Chicago - A Splendid Past

A Splendid PastCHICAGO is a minx. She draws you in with her sleek architect... Read More

Image about Robert Smith
Lucky 13

In three decades as a band, the Cure has had enough successes that there’s... Read More

Image about Simon Pegg
Simon, Pegged

How did a goofy Brit become a sought-after stateside star? Play along witho... Read More

Image about Ben Taylor
Taylor Made

BenTaylor got his love of music -- and his unmistakable voice -- from his f... Read More

Image about Kathleen Kent
Time Traveling

In the new novel by Allison Winn Scotch, one woman goes back to her past to... Read More

Image about Katherine Mayfair
Desperately Seeking Dana

Despite having turned down a role on Desperate Housewives in 2004, Dana Del... Read More