The editors of the literary magazine n + 1, one of which is an esteemed HarperCollins employee, held a fundraiser August 25th. For subscribers the cost of admission was $20, for others it was $30. Over the course of the night, $3000 was raised. It was only then, with the cash box brimming and its attendees offguard, that the gutless crook made off with the entire night's earnings. "The party was so nice that we were lulled into a false sense of security. Everybody was wearing jackets; there was classical music. We didn't think anyone was going to steal our money," said Keith Gessen, editor. I hope whoever did this has conscience enough to redeem themselves and send the money back. In the meantime, please visit the n + 1 site and make a donation. Read the full story in The New York Sun.
- MS
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