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  • Features | Long Read James Salter - The Greatest Writer You Should Have Heard Of
    Esquire talks to the American author about his new novel and his extraordinary life
    01
  • Books | News & Advice Three New American Books You Should Be Reading
    It's a good month for eccentric books from some great American writers
    02
  • Music | Long Read Why Daft Punk's New Album Has Changed The Game
    How Random Access Memories has pumped new life into the music industry
    03
  • Culture | News & Advice How (Not) To Get a Pay Rise
    Appraisal coming up? Here's 22 ways to scupper any hope of a pay rise
  • Books Q&A With 'The Damned United' Author David Peace
    We've teamed up with Faber for an evening in conversation with one of Britain's greatest writers
  • Culture | News & Advice Go See The War Games Exhibition
    Why have boys always loved guns? A new V&A exhibition aims to find the answer
  • Music | Long Read David Bowie: "I’m in Awe of the Universe"
    Ahead of a new BBC documentary this weekend, the man himself tells us his life lessons
  • Film & TV | Want List Watch Christopher Waltz Own Django Unchained
    Watch the best thing in Django Unchained - and win a Blu-ray copy
  • Culture | News & Advice Lionel Messi Video Exclusive
    The world's greatest footballer talks openly about his journey to the top
  • Culture | News & Advice The Worst Football Clichés Ever
    As Fergie retires, it's time we saw the back of these punditry clichés too
  • Film & TV | News & Advice Jeremy Irvine: "Meeting Ryan Gosling Made Me Act Like a 6-Year-Old"
    We spoke to Jeremy Irvine as he picked up the Chopard Trophy in Cannes
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    Our pick of the best lightweight jacket options to take you into summer
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    We've done the hard yards to find London's greatest beef and bun combo
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    Six Of The Best Polo Shirts
    You're a man. You wear polos. Here's six of the best
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    Ten Of The Best Proper Pubs
    Esquire's Food Editor Tom Parker Bowles chooses his ten best British boozers

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  • James Salter - The Greatest Writer You Should Have Heard Of

    James Salter - The Greatest Writer You Should Have Heard Of

    "The world's only 87-year-old sex symbol," is how a guest described the writer James Salter to me last night. She wasn't joking. There he was, in the middle of the room, straight backed, elegant in blazer and tie, a glass of red wine in his hand, surrounded by adoring men and women, smiling graciously, signing books, gently playing everything down.

    The party, thrown by Picador, the publishing house, in a swan…

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  • David Bowie: "I’m in Awe of the Universe"

    David Bowie: "I’m in Awe of the Universe"

    Set your Sky+, or whatever it is you use, for 9.20pm this Saturday because BBC2 is screening new David Bowie documentary 'Five Years', which features unseen footage and performances, plus interviews with all his key collaborators, as it takes a close look at five key years in Bowie's life - 1971, 1975, 1977, 1980, and 1983. Directed by Francis Whateley, it took 10 years to put together so is well wo…

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  • Why Daft Punk's New Album Has Changed The Game

    Why Daft Punk's New Album Has Changed The Game

    Dance music pioneers Daft Punk’s explosive — and expensive — new album could have blown up in their faces. Instead, it’s pumped new life into the music industry.

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  • Why Is Belgium The Hottest Country In Football?

    Why Is Belgium The Hottest Country In Football?

    Belgian footballers have been the stars of this Premier League season. So how did a tiny nation manage to produce the most vibrant young players in the world?

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  • Chris Pine's Moment Is Right Now

    Chris Pine's Moment Is Right Now

    Esquire spends a day in LA with Chris Pine - Captain Kirk, CIA hotshot Jack Ryan and Hollywood's new breed of leading man.

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  • How To Make Money Out Of Music

    How To Make Money Out Of Music

    News just in: the music business is in trouble. But wait. All is not lost. Today, savvy musicians are working out that there are still ways to make serious money in pop.

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  • Giles Coren Gives Up Booze

    Giles Coren Gives Up Booze

    Esquire's Editor-At-Large Giles Coren explains why he decided to give up the drink (and how he's never felt better). Plus his 12 rules of boozelessness.

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  • Afghanistan: The Soldiers' Story

    Afghanistan: The Soldiers' Story

    War reporter Ben Anderson talks to British and US serviceman in Afghanistan on the real story the politicians don't want you to hear.

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  • The Tour De France's African Cycling Revolution

    The Tour De France's African Cycling Revolution

    As the dust from the Lance Armstrong case settles, Tim Lewis goes to Rwanda to investigate how the future of pro cycling lies in sub-saharan Africa.

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  • Will Self on LSD

    Will Self on LSD

    On the 70th Anniversary of LSD, Will Self recreates the legendary Basel bike ride of LSD pioneer Albert Hofman - only this time he's clean.

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James Salter - The Greatest Writer You Should Have Heard Of

"The world's only 87-year-old sex symbol," is how a guest described the writer James Salter to me last night. She wasn't joking. There he was, in the middle of the room, straight backed, elegant in blazer and tie, a glass of red wine in his hand, surrounded by adoring men and women, smiling graciously, signing books, gently playing everything down.
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