Tony Hay
Gift guide: 22 books and magazines for cooks, design devotees and print lovers
From chef-led cookbooks and design tomes to page-turning fiction and the freshest independent magazines, here is Monocle’s pick of the best in print.
Eight architecture and design books you need on your coffee table
Spruce up coffee tables and top-up design knowledge with these five Monocle-recommended monographs.
16 beautiful furniture and lighting gifts to impress the design-devotee in your life
From sculptural stools to lamps that change the mood of a room, this collection of furniture and lighting picks makes for gifts to treasure.
19 kitchen and tableware gifts for keen cooks and hospitable hosts
From hand-forged Japanese knives to mouth-blown French glassware and appliances that look as good as they work, here are 19 kitchen and tableware gifts to delight any keen cook or generous host.
How Club-Mate built a cult following without ever running an ad
Born in Bavaria and adopted by Berlin’s techno and hacker scenes, Club-Mate is taking its herbal, caffeinated product abroad – without spending a cent on marketing.
Cashing in their chips: Three family-owned crisp brands holding their own against PepsiCo
From Swiss paprika to Galician olive oil and Breton sea salt, these independent producers are turning local identity into seriously successful snacks.
15 brilliant books to gift your friend who has ‘read everything’
A selection of beautifully written and lovingly designed books that we would gladly unwrap at any time of year.
Put down the Coca-Cola. Stay hydrated this summer with these soft drinks from around the world
Here are six of our favourite non-alcoholic beverages from across the globe.
What is so special about ‘Le Petit Prince’?
On its 80th anniversary, France’s bestselling and most widely translated children’s fable proves that simple narratives speak volumes.
Music Studio 5 – Erwan Bouroullec’s wireless speaker for Samsung – is made to be heard, not seen
The French industrial designer has scaled down his sculptural wireless speaker to its bare necessities for a seamless device fit for any interior.
