Exploring the vibrant realms of Nordic design, business, food, and fashion, this book delves into the unique cultural elements that define the region. It highlights innovative approaches and influential figures shaping the Nordic landscape, offering insights into contemporary trends and traditional practices. Through engaging narratives and striking visuals, readers are invited to appreciate the aesthetic and functional aspects of Nordic creativity and lifestyle.
There’s the food, the culture, the architecture, the art—Notre Dame and Montmartre and the Louvre—and then there’s the side of Paris you’ve never seen, until now. Paris: the city of love, the city of light —the city everyone thinks they know from movies and books. But there’s more to this vigorous new-old metropolis than Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Along its winding streets and hidden in picturesque views along the Seine, there’s so much more to do and discover, to taste and see, than what you imagine. The Monocle team is your guide as you explore the nouvelle cuisine in the city’s up and coming restaurants that are revitalizing classic dining. Step off the beaten path and into galleries showcasing works that will inspire future art world trends. Escape the crowds and the tourists in laid-back local bars and classy clubs. And then bundle up in designer goods from the best unknown boutiques as you stroll through history and romance. Paris is a wonderland. This is your ticket.
Discover Monocle's favorite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit in Greece. Following Monocle's bestselling handbooks on France, Spain, and Portugal, this practical and inspirational guide takes you from the bustling streets of Athens to the forested ski slopes of Arcadia, and beyond to Crete and the Ionian, Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Aegean islands, introducing Monocle's favorite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit across Greece. Discover rural tavernas, isolated island retreats, great music venues, cool bars, and the best luxury pit stops. You'll also find out about a new generation of olive oil producers, winemakers, and beekeepers upholding ancient traditions and creating the best produce from local ingredients, as well as contemporary artisans creating great fashion, jewelry, and leather accessories. For those looking to spend more time, or even put down roots in Greece, the book also profiles the cities, towns, and islands where you could make a home, the architects and designers to commission, and interior-design inspiration for your new apartment on the Athens Riviera or white-washed island retreat. So, whether you are putting together an itinerary for a sun-soaked summer break, a culinary and wine-tasting tour, or planning to stay a little longer, Greece: The Monocle Handbook makes the perfect companion.
Years ago, unbeknownst to the public, the U.S. government built a walled city on an abandoned island in the Pacific Ocean. The purpose of this city was to house an experimental testing facility for a multitude of monsters that had been captured over the years. In 2012 disaster struck and the island was evacuated and is now overrun by a multitude of different terrifying creatures and beings. But something extremely valuable was left behind and some very rich people want it. And the only way to get what they want is by sending a mercenary unit into the most dangerous place in the world: Monster Island.
Discover Monocle's favorite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit across France. Following Spain: The Monocle Handbook is the third title in premium series of country-focused guides. France: The Monocle Handbook presents Monocle's favorite spots across this sunny nation, from Paris and Marseille to Basque Country and Corsica. Discover innovative retailers and charming hotels, as well as leading museums and galleries--and, of course, a vineyard or two. The book also introduces the smartest areas to move to, plus advice from the plucky entrepreneurs who've already set up shop. It's time to see this varied country afresh.
In this joyful new book Monocle unpacks what makes a great city, whether you’re looking for a new place to call home or need help fixing your own. How do we make better cities – places that work for people of all ages and backgrounds? How do we make cities that provide the obvious essentials – great transport, good places to work – as well as the softer elements that truly deliver quality of life, from urban swimming pools to rooftop clubs? Since its launch in 2007, Monocle has been passionate about making better places to live. Every year it publishes a Quality of Life Survey, which names the top 25 cities to call home. In addition, across the issues, it has interviewed the best mayors, looked at the metropolises putting pedestrians first and met the people creating the best parks, both pocket and grand. Discover how you too can have a High Line, create the most covetable housing or turn a dirty river into a summer asset. Packed with great images and intriguing reports, this is a book that takes the urbanism debate away from city hall and explains what’s needed in ways that will inspire us all.
Monocle ist eines der erfolgreichsten Magazinkonzepte der letzten Jahre. Unter der Leitung von Tyler Brûlé hat das Team ein klassisches und inspirierendes Magazin für eine anspruchsvolle, globale Leserschaft entwickelt. In der neuen Veröffentlichung hat die Redaktion weltweit die besten Thesen und Themen recherchiert und bietet erstmals eine informative und unterhaltsame Sammlung von Empfehlungen in Buchform. Die Kapitel behandeln zentrale Lebensbelange wie Kultur, Reisen, Essen und Arbeiten. Es wird untersucht, welche Städte besonders lebenswert sind, wie man die richtige Bildungseinrichtung für Kinder findet und woran man eine gute Wohngegend erkennt. Zudem gibt es Ratschläge zur Einrichtung von Heim und Büro. Ergänzt durch Reportagen und Essays, die sich mit Themen wie der Bedeutung einer eigenen Kamera, Hotelmanagement und inspirierenden Geschäftsmodellen befassen, werden wichtige Fragen aufgeworfen: Welche Produkte sind sinnvoll? Welcher Wandel prägt unser Leben? Wie kann verantwortungsbewusster Konsum mit Luxus und Lebensqualität vereinbart werden? Mit dieser Mischung aus intelligentem Lifestyle, der über Trends hinausgeht, wird das Buch zum unverzichtbaren Handbuch für ein zeitgemäßes Lebensgefühl und reflektiert den subtilen Stil sowie die journalistische Substanz, die das Magazin auszeichnen.
