EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS

Tell me something good.

TIGER MOTHER

For an article about Amy Chua's memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Her threat to burn her daughter's teddy bears if she didn't study hard enough made headlines.

SO MYSTERIOUS

For a science article about a study that revealed women's higher attraction to men who keep them guessing.

SPRING CLEANING

For a story about coming home from vacation to a cluttered apartment and realizing the perks of living from a suitcase.

PAPER DOLLS

For a cover story about the rising popularity of plastic surgery among men and their new beauty ideals.

HACKER REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

For a story about "hacktivists" or "cyber vandals" that attacked the servers of large companies and even the police.

SCHNAPSNASE

For a science article about brandy blossom.

TAX MODEL ON A COASTER

For an economy article about a politician who presented a radical tax reform he claimed was so simple and logical that its model could fit on a beer coaster.

NOW OR NEVER

For a science article about the health risks associated with procrastination.