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The Daily Talk
Alfred Sirleaf's 'Daily Talk' newspaper reaches thousands of Liberians every day but only ever produces one copy. How does he do it? By writing the day's biggest stories on a large blackboard beside a…
Reel estate
If your town needs a tourism boost, a blockbusting film set on your street is a sure way to bring in punters. Cities are offering big incentives for their moment on screen.
Look & listen
Monocle’s summer arts calendar highlights the best albums to line up, books for the beach, shows to saunter round and movies to enjoy – from Fuji Rock to the Whitney Museum.
Observation
An alluring first impression or a tempting parting glance? For Tyler Brûlé it was the latter, sparking dreams of relocating Monocle to Berlin and finding a perfect summer retreat in the German capital.
Show starters
Worth billions but well below the radar, the lounge act is a fascinating and uncharted universe. From Las Vegas to Tokyo, Monocle explores an undervalued and consummate talent pool of professional entertainers.
Culture
A round-up of the latest cultural highlights, from a re-issued sci-fi classic and photos of New York to French thrillers, new music from Wave Machines and Camera Obscura, and art world news.
Observation
In London, a lack of innovative architecture stems not just from developers but from building regulators crushing creativity. On the eve of our Quality of Life Survey, Tyler Brûlé offers some solutions.
Media
Cartoons meet car-making as Tokyo animators move in with Toyota. Plus, we ask book publishers Harper Studio why it's betting on blogs, and preview tactile new photography book.
Culture
This issue: book reviews include a catalogue of a love affair and George Steiner's essays. Plus, films 'Sounds Like Teen Spirit' and 'Let the Right One In', and new art shows.
Art market
The Russians are coming - well that's what London hopes. Plus, Swiss design under the hammer in Paris and plot the market's progress with the Fine Art Index.
