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Culture
Norwegian author Åsne Seierstad introduces her latest book and we round up this month's high-brow highlights.
Family fortunes
The Moomins’ message of tolerance has made the loveable trolls a global brand. Monocle talks to the makers of the latest film to discover why these uniquely Finnish characters travel so well.
Observation
In Toronto, editor in chief Tyler Brûlé met a young reader, sparking thoughts on misguided opinions of the print market and enthusiasm for Monocle's new project: the Kioskafé.
Media
Germany's sharp take on the Scandi-noir genre, a preview of Art Stage Singapore and a slick new set of earphones.
Expo no. 82: States of airplay
While rolling news grabs headlines, another facet of US media is quietly growing. Public radio’s tradition of debate, music and local focus chimes with a nation ready to listen.
It’s tea at the top
Pioneering agency Abbott Mead Vickers remade advertising. Co-founder Peter Mead, in business for over 45 years, proves to be more nice guy than Mad Man in this exclusive profile.
Observation
As Q1 2015 ends, Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé looks back over events so far and gears up for a jam-packed year of conferences, cafés, city guides and a refreshed radio schedule.
State of the news
Democracy was supposed to transform journalism in Burma with Myanmar Radio and Television acting as a public-service broadcaster. The reality, however, is a media that’s hardly changed at all.
Breaking tradition
Facing the struggles of global media, Milan’s publishing titans are slimming down and finding agile ways to remain relevant to today’s audiences.
State of the news
Burma's national broadcaster, MRTV, was once a government mouthpiece. As the country slowly turns to democracy, Monocle films goes behind the scenes to see if it can change with the times.
