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Edits / Entertainment
Monocolumn
Thursday 22 December
Five books to read this Christmas
Our selection of catch-up reading titles for the holidays includes a comics collection by London-based publisher Nobrow, useful economic insights by Emanuel Derman and the latest novel by JM Ledgard.
Culture / Books
The next chapter
Nobrow is a company after Monocle’s own heart, putting the love back into the book publishing industry by using a cache of illustrators from around the world, limited editions and quality materials to produce collectable…
Culture / Books
Monocolumn
Monday 24 December
Five books to read over the holidays
Five books to curl up with over Christmas, including refreshed winter classics, a masterclass in creative thinking from David Ogilvy and the world’s best photography.
Edits / Books
Monocolumn
Wednesday 26 September
On a different page
For reasons too boring to mention, weight has become a pressing issue in my holiday packing.
Culture / Books
Monocolumn
Monday 23 January
Apple’s e-book will take the joy out of reading
And so Apple continues its onward march towards world domination - the multi-billion dollar company is now focused on the lucrative e-book market.
Edits / Food & Drink
All mixed up
From the perfect Martini to the best nibbles, plus something to read while sipping your sundowner, the Monocle drinks trolley is well stocked and ready for cocktail hour.
The Monocle Weekly, episode 165
We’re joined by author of “The Mark Inside” – Amy Reading, meet the curators of Bowiefest at the ICA, and learn about Venice’s potential skyscraper.
Affairs / Society
Monocolumn
Thursday 24 November
A time to give thanks for everyone
At the time of publishing this column, it’s fair to assume those reading it are likely to be waking up in Paris or heading home for the evening in Osaka.
The Review, episode 47
Karen Krizanovich reports on the Toronto and Venice film festivals, we discuss Uruguay’s music scene, and learn what Moscow’s children are reading.
Midori House, episode 173
Reactions to Germany’s eurobond plan, why Olympics branding has spread to the knitting industry, and we hear of Brazil prisoners reducing sentences by reading books.
Culture / Radio
Monocolumn
Sunday 16 October
The joy of radio
As luck would have it, here I am reading a column that you were going to have to read yourself about the joy of radio – it was going to appear in a magazine you might have heard of – called Monocle and now here you are…
Culture, episode 37
A visit to Cannes Lions creativity festival, a literary festival on the river Thames, and we learn what Sonar Festival’s musicians are reading in Barcelona.
The Stack, episode 9
We hear from the makers of “The Germans” magazine, learn about a Beirut publication inspiring a cultural renaissance, and get the week’s best reading tips.
Affairs / Newspapers
Monocolumn
Friday 19 March
Africa’s media landscape
It is hard to find anyone in Kenya who doesn’t buy a newspaper. From security guards to CEOs, newspapers are read voraciously, from cover to cover.
The Monocle Weekly, episode 178
Wayne Gooderham on the secret history of second-hand books, we get further reading recommendations with Paul Lay, and discuss the lasting design allure of Valentino.
Affairs / Health
Monocolumn
Thursday 15 November
The morbid fears of a hoarder
One of the more horrifying stories I’ve read of late was about the man who was found dead in his home buried at the end of a very long tunnel of rubbish that stretched all the way to his door.
Culture / Newspapers
Holding it together
While newspaper groups try to figure out how to survive in digital form, one firm believes that print’s future is just fine if you know that feel and fold – and how a paper is fixed together – are key to a satisfying read…
The Globalist: Asia, episode 13
As Iceland becomes the first European country to sign a free-trade agreement with China, we look at expectations in both countries. Plus, the latest business news from Tokyo and look at the young authors you should be…