Albert Hubbell puzzles offer a charming glimpse into the world of mid-century illustration and editorial wit. Born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1908, Hubbell studied at the Art Students League in New York and in Paris before building a career that blended both literary and visual storytelling. He contributed to The New Yorker for decades—writing fiction and commentary, crafting spot drawings, and creating 19 memorable covers between 1964 and 1985. He also holds the distinction of being the only person ever to serve as temporary Art Editor in the magazine’s history. These Albert Hubbell puzzles celebrate his distinctive role in shaping the visual legacy of The New Yorker and American magazine illustration.
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Requires extra concentration |
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Requires extra concentration & patience |
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Requires extra concentration, patience & aspirin |
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Requires extra concentration, patience, aspirin & Valium |
Tricks | |
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Hors d'oeuvres-taste Stave shenanigans. |
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Faint of heart? This may be your limit? |
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Be prepared to do battle. |
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If they made Pepto Bismol for the brain, this is when you would need it. |
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What part of 'impossible' don't you understand? |
Tormentors | |
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You’re feeling like a genius! |
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You start to strain your brain! |
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Frustration creeps in! |
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The real agony begins! |
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Hair pulling, expletives, and screaming ensue! Get the POINT?! |
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If you haven't gotten the POINT yet... ☠️ |
Troublemakers | |
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Holy Smokes! You did it! |
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You feel feverish as your temperature begins to rise. |
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Requires you to loosen your collar and let out some steam. |
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Be prepared for an eruption, you might as well throw yourself into an inferno! |
Treats | |
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Good for your heart. |
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Gets your heart racing. |
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Your heart might skip a beat. |
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Time to monitor your heart rate. |