Culture
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Observation
Tyler Brûlé on creating the perfect sunny spot at Midori House and looking forward to an exceptional summer for magazine, radio and barbecue enthusiasts.
Media
We meet the comic book publisher whose latest title is about Haiti's tent cities, plus other dispatches from the world of print, retail and audio.
Mittel class
Hungary has become Europe's bête noir, with fears growing over its government's grasp of democracy. But the country's talent and heritage offer a different story, with the potential to sell Brand Magyar worldwide.
News of the world
Broadcasting in 60 languages on the radio and with 27 foreign-language TV news programmes each week, SBS is a truly international news outlet – an unusual epithet in the world of Australian media.
Map it out
Mapmaking is an art that involves recording minute details and interpreting the world for travellers. But maps are also open to political manipulation, which can create significant problems for those who rely on them.
Culture
Film, music and book reviews plus our culture editor Robert Bound looks at the value of good criticism
Kentaro Kobayashi
Known for no-nonsense dishes and a show teaching men to cook, TV chef Kentaro Kobayashi discusses his accidental route into the culinary world over a meal at his favourite Italian restaurant.
Observation
Five years ago Monocle hit the newsstands. Today it’s at the heart of a modern media company with old-school values. Editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, looks back at his 25 highlights.
Novel Ideas – Tsutaya
As the big media store chains disappear, Japan's most successful book, music and magazine seller has opened a project that challenges everyone. We visit the floors of a refreshed retail landscape.
