Monocle Magazine: A New Addition to Our Must-read List

I've made several references in the past to Tyler Brûlé's excellent magazine, Monocle. I’ve been a reader since their first issue and, after finishing their holiday issue, would like to recommend it to you as a must-read. Here’s why.

While it's true that we occasionally poke a bit of fun at Monocle's Affairs section, which can at times come off as a bit naïve, their unique view of retail, fashion, design and urban culture is really something worth reading.

Moreover, the book is a delight to take with you because, in part, of its form. Its delightfully designed pages are bound like a hefty trade paperback book, similar to Foreign Affairs.

Unlike most magazines, this one is something to experience over a few days. While recently on vacation in Madrid, for example, we lugged their Madrid City Guide around and found it to be packed with great insights on the city, its leading creative thinkers and places to stay, shop, eat and drink. (Several of the stores we visited had copies behind the counters as well.)

The magazine is a treat – and an expensive one at £75 pounds a year. It can be yours today for free, though. Drop me a note via the contact form on our website to say hello. I’ll pick a few winners at random next week and will have six month subscription delivered to your door, my treat.

Happy New Year
Max Israel
CEO | Customerville