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SOMETHING ABOUT HARRY Every literate kid in America knows that November 16 brings the opening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, directed by Chris Columbus. Will it live up to their dreams? In an exclusive 22-page portfolio, Annie Leibovitz visits the set of a movie that, Leslie Bennetts reports, was held to the standards of such infallible critics as Harry Potter creator J. K. Rowling and the director’s three children.300

IN AN INSTANT, WAR With soldiers who couldn’t shoot straight, rebel leaders available via cell phone, and journalists watching the shelling from local cafes, it was easy to dismiss the war in Macedonia as theater. But, as Sebastian Junger discovers, when things turn bad in this corner of the Balkans, they turn bad in a hurry.322

HIS JEWISH QUESTION During Hitler’s reign, anti-Semitism was also an inescapable feature of the American landscape. Recalling his New York youth, Arthur Miller describes the casually held bias that shocked him into writing his 1945 novel, Focus, the basis for a new film starring William H. Macy. Portrait by Neal Slavin.326

PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURE Japanese architect Tadao Ando’s richly austere style has found its ultimate expression in his design for Giorgio Armani’s new Milan headquarters. Todd Eberle gets the first photographs of a space that, John Pawson writes, is just begging for an audience.328

MOORE ON THE WAY With a platinum CD, an eponymous MTV show, and the lead in the upcoming movie A Walk to Remember, Mandy Moore is just 17 and taking off. Terry Richardson and Krista Smith spotlight the girl in the low-rider pants.332

A COURT OF HIS OWN When the heir to the throne of England plays host, with Camilla Parker Bowles by his side, you can bet that everyone, from royals to rockers to Rockefellers, will be there. At palaces and polo clubs, Prince Charles held a four-day social marathon for the patrons of his charitable foundation. With exclusive access, Bob Colacello took his notebook; Jonathan Becker, his camera.334

THE COBBLESTONE GANGS For nearly 25 years, Gangs of New York was director Martin Scorsese’s “next” movie. The wait is over. Brigitte Lacombe and Evgenia Peretz spotlight the $95 million film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and Daniel Day-Lewis.342

ZE-E E-E-ENCREDIBLE PAOLO! Life with ID modeling-agency owner Paolo Zampolli is a whirl of clubs, expat-European restaurants, and Siberian beauties. Sure, the handsome young Italian has gotten plenty of media attention for his fledgling business, but how serious is he? As Nancy Jo Sales finds out, the answer is: “Varry!” Photographs by Walter Chin.344

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THE TAO OF J ACK G.E.’s Jack Welch has been lauded as “the manager of the century.” On his retirement, the idol of corporate America gets an exit interview from David Margolick, who debriefs him on his job, golf, and the Honeywell-merger and PCB controversies. Plus, in an excerpt from his new memoir, Jack: Straight from the Gut, Welch tells of his toughest moments and shares the principles on which he built his reputation. Portraits by Annie Leibovitz.348

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31 DAYS IN THE LIFE OF THE CULTURE Blood brothers—Veronica Webb on the Hughes brothers’ From Hell. Hot Reels: Kevin Sessums on Bruce Weber’s documentary Chop Suey; Bruce Handy on Barry Levinson’s Bandits; Richard Rushfield on the PBS special Goldwyn. Elissa Schappell’s Hot Type. Henry Alford heralds the theatrical return of The Women. Steven Daly gets Spiritualized; Edward Helmore on New York phenoms the Strokes. Henry Porter sizes up Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things; Henry Alford checks in with Broadway darling Craig Bierko.145

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THE DEVIL AND MOTHER TERESA To most, including the Pope, Mother Teresa is a candidate for sainthood. Not so fast, says Christopher Hitchens, who recently accepted the Vatican’s invitation to play devil’s advocate in the matter of her beatification.166

CRIME AFTER CRIME While on tour for his true-crime collection Justice, Dominick Dunne dissects the disappearance of Chandra Levy, offers his opinion on l’Affaire Lizzie, and gets more hints of a cover-up in the death of Edmond Safra. Oh, and about that Skakel-trial witness who OD’d .... 176

THE BURNING SEASON Fighting wildfire is an unpredictable combat in which death is only a gust away. In an excerpt from his new book, Fire, Sebastian Junger learns the ways of hotshots on a quest for the perfect blaze ... 186

O N LY AT SILVA NO'S For more than a quarter of a century, Silvano Marchetto’s restaurant has been a second home to New York’s artists, actors, writers, and the occasional editor. Upon the publication of the Da Silvano Cookbook, Nick Tosches explains why the literati still say, “ Vado da Silvano”— “I’m going to Silvano’s.” Photograph by Jonathan Becker ... 218

HOWARD HUGHES'S GERM WARFARE America’s first billionaire, Howard Hughes, went from being a highflier who romanced Hollywood’s top stars to living as an utter recluse. Two never-before-published memos reveal his astonishing, almost comical obsession with germs, which held him captive for his last 20 years.220

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THE MARK OF MAINBOCHER Seven decades ahead of Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Narciso Rodriguez, an American named Main Rousseau Bocher took the Paris fashion world by storm, then fled the Nazis for New York. Laura Jacobs recalls Mainbocher’s breakthroughs (the strapless gown, the sleeveless dress), his invitation-only clients, and the betrayal that ultimately shuttered his salon.224

THE NEW ESTABLISHMENT 2001 Who's been naughty? Who’s been nice? Who’s missed his earnings? Whose stock fell in price? We’ve checked the list and taken it global for our seventh annual ranking of the 50 most powerful leaders of the Information Age. Illustrations by Peter Stemmier.243

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STERLING HAYDEN Nan Darien connects with the spirit world. Lars Nilsson’s well-cut speed dial; Out & In— anorexia-bashing, 1-800-COLLECT. Ed Coaster, lost in cyberspace.291

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LETTERS: The Fox Factor.132

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