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Cover Story

19 September 2013

‘Real’ books make good business sense, as proved by Vancouver’s new launch The Paper Hound. The secret to challenging the hordes of electronic devices? Just take a chance and believe in a beautiful cover.

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Judging a book by its cover

18 April 2019

Is it the cardinal sin? Not according to those who design the jackets that catch your eye in the bookshop. We meet them to find out why – when it comes to selecting reading material – it should be love at first sight.

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Under the covers

15 August 2019

Artist and historian Rachel Schreiber is the new head of the celebrated Parsons School of Design. As she rethinks its role, she finds solace in the New York Public Library.

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The Stack - Magazine covers

20 October 2018

We speak to Mario Sorrenti, one of the biggest names in fashion photography. Plus: Ian Birch’s new book on revolutionary magazine covers and a preview of magazine conference ModMag.

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Monocle on Design - Book covers: turning the page

28 May 2019

We find out from our favourite designers what makes a book fly off the shelves and Josh Fehnert and Chiara Rimella ask if it’s okay to judge books by their covers. Plus: EU election logos and how design influences the…

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Open book

17 October 2019

Bookseller James Daunt has been tasked with changing the fortunes of Barnes & Noble. We take a glimpse inside the covers.

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Under cover

16 February 2023

Our new title, ‘Spain: The Monocle Handbook’ is packed with our editors’ tips and rundown of where to stay, eat and unwind. Plus: we offer expert advice from those in the know and insights on how to put down roots. We share…

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A Nobel Cause

In celebration of 51 years of the Nobel Memorial prize in economic sciences, A Nobel Cause gives an overview of the 84 winning Laureates and their influence on global society. It builds excitement around economics by tal…

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The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Markets

Our new title is for anybody who has ever dreamed of setting up shop – or simply enjoys a spot of retail therapy.This 306-page guide is packed with specially commissioned photography, original essays and engaging interviews…

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Book binding

26 February 2016

The Taiwanese city of Tainan is championing an expansive light-flooded library in a bid to unite its booming population. Numbers in Tainan have swelled since Tainan County and Tainan City merged in 2010 to create one spe…

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The Monocle Guide To Better Living

For Monocle’s first ever book, the editorial team looks at one of their core themes - quality of life.

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The Monocle Guide To Good Business

The Monocle Guide to Good Business is a book for would-be business leaders, start-ups and established companies that feel it’s time for some new ideas.

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The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes

The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes is a survey of everything you need to build the residence you want. From architects to furniture-makers, from design-store owners to gardeners, we will introduce you to interesting people…

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The Monocle Weekly - Cover versions

30 August 2015

Andrew Tuck and Robert Bound meet music-writer Peter Doggett to question whether the story of pop music is still moving forward. We also hear from film-director Abel Ferrara about his new biopic that looks at the troubled…

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Book credits

25 April 2013

The Hyundai Card Design Library has opened in South Korea’s capital, its shelves stacked with thousands of diverse design titles in appropriately impressive surroundings.

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Fully booked

15 October 2014

France’s artistic reach in the US is in the hands of charismatic cultural counsellor Antonin Baudry. As part of a busy calendar the diplomat and author is building a bookshop in France’s New York embassy; we popped in to…