bookshops
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In the shop window
Bricks-and-mortar retail, from tiny independent shops to giant malls, can inspire the community around it. Andrew Tuck finds Monocle's Retail Survey reflecting what we've always believed: that in-person experiences are the most valuable.
Purchasing power: Part 1
We celebrate the world of physical retail by visiting the pioneering boutiques, revitalised high streets and customer-facing vendors elevating the in-store experience.
Printed matters
From Barcelona's cultural resistance to Tokyo's literary sanctuaries, the world's finest independent bookshops offer curated selections and knowledgeable staff for discerning Christmas gift-givers.
Read all about it
There’s a bookshop boom in Malaysia aided by unconventional business models and pandemic-changed reading habits.
Comic timing
France has an august tradition of homegrown comic-book heroes but its rising stars now are Japanese.
Choice cuts
We source the best new art and retail – and meet the creative minds behind it – to make yours a winter of cultural contentment.
Business: Global
How books are sold in Russia, flights are taking off in India and tattoos are fading in the US.
Shop around
From Prague to Palma, here are suggestions for out-of-the-way places that are worth a detour to discover.
Balance the books
Independent bookshops often prompt a lifelong love of reading. Now it’s time to support them, in person or through sensible online marketplaces.
Interviews: Calling the tune
This summer, our Monocle 24 radio station is broadcasting interviews with key thought leaders from across the globe. Here we revisit 10 of the most insightful conversations so far.
