Benjamin McMahon

Culture

Quality controller

Goodbye summer, hello contemplative culture. Monocle presents its guide to the best of the season's new films, series, novels, music and art, for when the nights draw in.

Books

Judging a book by its cover

Three designers — Milan's Olimpia Zagnoli, London's David Pearson and New York's John Gall — are quietly redefining what draws readers to books in an age of digital distraction.

Media

Ralph Steadman

Gonzo journalism's ink-spattered architect, Ralph Steadman, discusses his inimitable style, life, and collaborations with Hunter S Thompson over a Turkish lunch.