David Rakoff is a regular contributor to Public Radio International's This American Life, GQ magazine, and Outside. He has also written for the New York Times Magazine, Vogue, the New York Observer, and Salon, among other publications. He lives in New York City.

David Rakoff's Salon stories

Thursday, Jul 9, 2009 03:20 EDT

Why "Brüno" is bad for the gays

Sacha Baron Cohen's character could have been a bold stab at homophobia. Instead it's a mincing minstrel show
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2005 01:41 EST

Whatsizface

Two Beverly Hills plastic surgeons showed me the promise of a perfect face. So why am I keeping this shabby old one?
Tuesday, Dec 21, 1999 06:00 EST

The love that dare not squeak its name

Even as a child I suspected I had something special in common with Stuart Little.
Tuesday, Nov 9, 1999 06:00 EST

The Writer's Life

A titan of American letters reflects on his timeless art and the sacrifices it exacts.
Thursday, Apr 1, 1999 11:28 EST

Glorious Gwyneth

She's the backlash queen at the moment, but she should be judged on her talent -- and that's formidable.
Monday, Jul 27, 1998 10:10 EDT

Chekhov, Marx and synergy

Here's some literature even Tina Brown could love.
Tuesday, Aug 12, 1997 12:00 EDT

Media Circus: What's Up, Dike?

Why should John Updike be the only writer who gets to begin Amazon.com's collaborative story?
Friday, Jun 13, 1997 10:28 EDT

The Wizards of Id

Monday, Mar 17, 1997 09:00 EST

The Kiss Up

A writer and his agent discuss literary strategy.

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