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Sets Appeal
From draughtsman to art director for big-budget films, Robert Cowper discusses his craft. Monocle met him on the set of ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ during last-minute reshoots for some massive New York roofscapes.
Korea Moves
South Korea is a laboratory for the future, mixing pop culture with business and blurring lines between bands and brands. Thanks to its lightning-fast wireless, is this the media model of tomorrow?
Abdel Zaher Binding
With over half a century of craftsmanship under his belt, Mohamed Abdel Zaher has transformed his family-run book-binding business into a modern enterprise, retaining all of its character and charm.
Contributors
The writers, photographers and illustrators who have helped us to put together ‘The Escapist’ found some diversions of their own. Here are a handful.
Lights, camera, accíon
Since Argentina's 2002 economic meltdown, filmmakers have flocked to Buenos Aires, drawn by low wages, skilled professionals and excellent production facilities for films, TV shows and commercials.
