December 15, 2008 - Contents

Features

Portrait Of A Lady

In Annie Leibovitz’s new book, we get a glimpse of the woman who defined a generation and changed the way we see celebrities.  Read More

A Broadway Production

American Way takes you on a behind-the-scenes photo tour of Broadway’s smash hit Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Trust us, it’s not easy being green and grumpy.  Read More

Departments

One Word: Plastics Algae

Pond scum might turn out to be the world’s best source for, well, saving the world.  Read More

SUV COD

As America’s love affair with gas guzzlers wanes, auto exporters have found a welcoming embrace overseas.  Read More

Walking To A Different Beat

Audio-tour company Soundwalk offers unique walking guides for those who wouldn’t normally take an audio tour. And that’s exactly why it’s cool.  Read More

UpFront

Drinks All Around

If you’re throwing a festive bash this holiday season, make sure your cocktail menu stands out with drinks that will impress all your guests -- even the nondrinkers in the house.  Read More

Golf Rules in Ireland, Weather or Not

FOR MOST GOLFERS, frost can pose a problem during an Irish winter, but not at Druids Glen Golf Resort, an award-winning golf course only 30 minutes from Dublin. Technology keeps this par 71, 7,046-yard parkland course open year-round, allowing play despite cold weather.  Read More

What’s Hot Now

New openings, swanky products, cool trends -- and everything else in between.  Read More

A Lip Revival

WHEN THE INFAMOUS limited-edition Mach 2000 Silver Master Chronograph that Roger Tallon designed for the French watch company Lip debuted in 1973, it was an instant hit and became one of the company’s most popular timepieces ever.  Read More

Downlow

The Wanderer

Naveen Andrews finally feels like he’s in the right place, having conquered personal troubles to become a star on one of TV’s hottest shows.  Read More

Good Things, Small Packages

These box sets, some of our favorites from 2008, are all packed with tons of classic tunes and appealing extras. They’ll be the perfect gift for the music lover on your list -- or a little something special for yourself.  Read More

It’s a Hard Rock Life

Which musicians are the baddest of the bad boys? Several new biographies give us a clue.  Read More

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Highlights from this Issue

Image about Natalie Bovis-nelsen
Drinks All Around

If you’re throwing a festive bash this holiday season, make sure your cockt... Read More

Image about Mountain Ridge Golf Course
Golf Rules in Ireland, Weather or Not

FOR MOST GOLFERS, frost can pose a problem during an Irish winter, but not... Read More

Image about Liquor Store Bar
What’s Hot Now

New openings, swanky products, cool trends -- and everything else in betwee... Read More

Image about Lip
A Lip Revival

WHEN THE INFAMOUS limited-edition Mach 2000 Silver Master Chronograph that... Read More

Image about Naveen Andrews
The Wanderer

Naveen Andrews finally feels like he’s in the right place, having conquered... Read More

Image about S. Thompson
Good Things, Small Packages

These box sets, some of our favorites from 2008, are all packed with tons o... Read More

Image about Neil Diamond
It’s a Hard Rock Life

Which musicians are the baddest of the bad boys? Several new biographies gi... Read More