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Ration nation
CNN’s man in Baghdad, Michael Ware, is one of few western journalists to have reported from insurgent camps. We met him in Paris where he selected the Thai restaurant Asian for his last meal.
Arte & Craft
High-definition TV is forcing a return to old-fashioned craft. Monocle visits Arte, the polished Franco-German channel that has never let its standards drop, to learn the art behind its high-quality broadcasting.
Art corps
Looking forward to 2008, we asked five creative contenders to peer into their cultural crystal balls. Monocle tips the talent that tells the future of entertainment, the arts and how we’ll enjoy both.
Paper tigers
While global newspaper circulations are rising, Europe and the US face a different story as readers flee to the web. We ask experts about the future and look at thriving, innovative titles.
The inside scoop
Print media faces challenges, but it's time to stop questioning its relevance. In many markets, the humble daily newspaper has never looked so good. We're taking cues from our favourite Italian broadsheet.
Room service
Rafael Micha, founder of design hotel group Grupo Habita, discusses his ideal last meal. He chose the group’s Condesa DF hotel in Mexico City, a property whose menu he helped create.
Art beat
Veteran New York artist Jon Kessler on his mechanical marvels at MoMA and lectures at Columbia University. He also plays in a band and has dressed windows for Hermès in Tokyo.
Printed matters
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung’s conservative design is a hallmark. But falling sales and modern reader expectations have prompted a complete redesign. *Monocle* gains exclusive access to witness the historic relaunch.
