Clay Felker writes, in a yet-unreleased editorial in _Esquire_: "We will explore how a man can develop a more rewarding life with the women and children in his life. ... I see _Esquire_ magazine as a cheery, book filled, comfortable den, a place of wit and sparkling conversation, of goodwill and genial intelligence, where thoughtful discussions take place and wise conclusions are reached." Milton Glaser is probably the best-qualified artist in America to redesign _Esquire_. Besides his success with _New York_ magazine, which began as a Sunday supplement to the old _New York Herald Tribune_, Glaser has designed _The Village Voice_, _Circus_ magazine, _New West_ and two of France's leading publications, _L'Express_ and _Paris-Match_. Glaser's posters have sold in the millions. He has put on one-man exhibitions in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. (He believes, in fact, that his work is more appreciated abroad than at home). He has designed everything from stores to toys to new typefaces. He is a faculty member at both Cooper Union and the School of Visual Arts. He is responsible for all the graphic design and decorative programs at the World Trade Center. Two volumes of his works have been published -- _Milton Glaser: Graphic Arts_ and _The Milton Glaser Poster Book_. In addition, he is a noted food critic. For the past 10 years he has co authored and constantly updated the best-selling Manhattan restaurant guide, _The Underground Gourmet_. A native New Yorker, Milton Glaser has fond memories of his boyhood in the Bronx. He especially likes recalling an event that took place in 1933 -- the year that _Esquire_ was founded. "When I was 4 years old, a cousin of mine said, 'Would you like to see a pigeon?' He had a paper bag with him and I thought he meant there was a pigeon in it. But then he took out a pencil and drew a picture of a bird. I was so astonished that you could invent reality that I never recovered from it. The only thing I wanted to do in my life was to make images." Milton and his wife, Shirley, moved to the West Side last August. "I guess it was the opportunity to find the right physical space. I like the neighborhood because of the mix of working class, middle class, and upper class. ... That really is the richest thing the urban scene offers." The number of Westside restaurants listed in _The Underground Gourmet_ has sharply increased over the years. Among his favorite dining spots of all price ranges are Ying's on Columbus Avenue (at 70th St.), the Cafe des Artistes (1 West 67th St.), and the Harbin Inn (2637 Broadway).