The current issue of the New York Observer features a lengthy media piece about Philip Gourevitch, editor of The Paris Review, who’s set, in the words of the Observer, “to make George Plimpton‘s magazine remarkable again in an era that no longer produces George Plimptons.” The article, titled “The Bicycle Thief,” details Gourevitch’s losses and gains since taking charge over two years ago. In the spring of 2005, STOP SMILING spoke to Gourevitch about his strategy going into his first issue as editor (the review released their eight issue last week). An excerpt of that interview, which appeared in our Downfall of American Publishing issue, is available on this site.