Editorial

T. C. Boyle

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CLIENT: Galore
ISSUE: November 2025, Nr. 73
SUBJECT: T. C. Boyle, American novelist and short story writer
PHOTO EDITOR: Anna Merten

T.C. Boyle is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary American literature, known for his sharp wit, narrative momentum, and unflinching exploration of modern life’s contradictions. Across a career spanning decades, his work has consistently balanced dark humor with incisive social observation. His latest novel, No Way Home, is a tense, psychologically charged story following Terrence Tully, an L.A. medical resident whose structured life unravels after inheriting his mother’s home in a desolate Nevada town. Drawn into a dangerous love triangle, Tully is pulled into a chaotic, aimless world. Boyle explores themes of obsession, jealousy, and toxic masculinity, showing how easily control can slip away when identity and desire collide.

The photographs in this series were taken at Boyle’s Frank Lloyd Wright–designed house in Santa Barbara, a space that reflects the author’s appreciation for architecture, design, and thoughtful composition. The clean lines, natural light, and carefully considered angles of the house provided a quiet, contemplative backdrop, allowing Boyle’s presence, character, and subtle intensity to come through. These images capture not only the man behind the novels but also a sense of the environments that inspire and shape his work, creating a visual companion to the psychological depth and tension of No Way Home.

T. C. Boyle, American novelist and short story writer
T. C. Boyle, American novelist and short story writer
T. C. Boyle, American novelist and short story writer
T. C. Boyle, American novelist and short story writer / Galore
T. C. Boyle, American novelist and short story writer / Galore
T. C. Boyle, American novelist and short story writer / Galore
T. C. Boyle, American novelist and short story writer / Galore

Manjusha Kulkarni

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CLIENT: Boston University
PUBLICATION: The Record
ISSUE: Spring 2025
SUBJECT: Manjusha Kulkarni, executive director of AAPI Equity Alliance
PHOTO EDITOR & ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Janice Checchio
PRODUCER: Cherryl Hanson-Bull

Manjusha Kulkarni, civil rights attorney and cofounder of Stop AAPI Hate, fights discrimination by combining data, policy, and advocacy. When anti-Asian harassment surged during COVID-19, she helped create a reporting system to document incidents government agencies weren’t tracking, giving AAPI communities a stronger voice. Through the AAPI Equity Alliance, she champions political reform and civil rights protections, while campaigns like Spread AAPI Love highlight resilience and share stories of community strength. Kulkarni’s work shows how law, data, and storytelling can come together to challenge discrimination and build a more inclusive future.

Manjusha P. Kulkarni, executive director of Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON)
Manjusha P. Kulkarni, executive director of Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON)
Manjusha P. Kulkarni, executive director of Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON)
Manjusha Kulkarni, Executive Director of Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council / The Record

Butch Vig

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CLIENT: Visions
ISSUE: 1995 – A look back
SUBJECT: Butch Vig, musician, record producer, and songwriter (drummer and co-producer of the band Garbage)
PHOTO EDITOR: Anna Merten

Butch Vig is an influential American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the alternative rock band Garbage. He gained legendary status as a producer for iconic albums like Nirvana’s Nevermind and Smashing Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream, helping define the sound of 1990s rock. Renowned for his innovative approach to recording and production, Vig combines technical skill with creative vision, making him one of the most respected figures in modern music.

Butch Vig, drummer and co-producer of the band Garbage
In the home recording studio of Butch Vig, drummer and co-producer of the band Garbage
Butch Vig, drummer and co-producer of the band Garbage
In the home recording studio of Butch Vig, drummer and co-producer of the band Garbage
In the home recording studio of Butch Vig, drummer and co-producer of the band Garbage
Butch Vig, drummer and co-producer of the band Garbage
Butch Vig, drummer and co-producer of the band Garbage
Butch Vig, drummer and co-producer of Garbage / Visions

Rachel Kushner

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CLIENT: Der Spiegel
ISSUE: Bestseller – Spring 2025
SUBJECT: Rachel Kushner, novelist
PHOTO EDITOR: Jens Ressing
TEXT: Sebastian Hammelehle

Rachel Kushner is an acclaimed American novelist known for her sharp, immersive storytelling and keen observations on art, politics, and society. Her work often explores the intersections of history, culture, and individual experience, blending meticulous research with vivid, cinematic prose. Kushner’s novels, including The Flamethrowers and The Mars Room, have earned widespread critical acclaim for their daring narratives, complex characters, and bold engagement with contemporary issues, establishing her as one of the most distinctive voices in modern American literature.

Rachel Kushner, novelist
Rachel Kushner, novelist
Rachel Kushner, novelist
Rachel Kushner, novelist
Rachel Kushner, novelist
Rachel Kushner, novelist