Films — Edits

The best journeys are shared with a loyal companion – and you need look no further than the 2018 edition of The Escapist. Our annual journey includes our Travel Top 50, big interviews with big industry players, destination reports and, for good measure, a road trip from New Orleans to New Mexico. Come along for the ride. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1370616/the-escapist-2018/).

Sometimes all you need to make a better city is some humanity, a sense of scale and keen citizens. Tune into this visual manifesto, which celebrates our latest book release.

It’s back to work this month and we’re ready to build better businesses. Once you’ve absorbed our guide, get the lowdown on entrepreneurs’ reading lists and dress the part with our workwear looks. If all else fails, you can always join the French Foreign Legion. Get busy! Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-116/).

The sun is shining and glasses are clinking so it must be time for our annual Quality of Life Survey. Once you've discovered (and debated) our rundown of the top 25 cities in the world, get the verdict on smart street furniture, making the perfect park and why you need a pair of Speedos. Dive in…

Start your engines, clip into your cleats and set your rotor blades whirring: it’s our transport special. Find out why we’re hot on cities becoming more mobile, cool on driverless cars and warming to ferries – and check the temperature of the industry in general. Toot, toot! Available at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-114/)

What will it be madam, sir? Certainly not the usual when it comes to our brand-new publication: The Monocle Drinking & Dining Directory. A drop of Tasmanian gin? A return to the buffet in Hong Kong? A liberal sprinkling of Monocle Restaurant Awards around the world? Come and sate your appetite.

The May issue of Monocle is (neatly) packed with inspiring features, including our Design Top 50, an interview with New Zealand's open-minded PM and a special focus on property. Want to live better? This isn't a bad place to start. Available at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-113/)

Our latest adventure in ink and paper is focused on Milan's Salone del Mobile. We discover the new creations – and the people behind them – that are making an appearance this year, as well as the big names. From insider industry news to the best places to sip your negroni, the Salone Weekly is your perfect companion. Pick up your copy from the best newsstands in Milan.

Get out your shopping bags and make room in your wardrobe: it's our fashion and retail special. Pore over our Style Top 50, meet the master menswear buyers, see what you make of US-made clothes and much more. And look sharp – the issue is out now. Available at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-112/)

The newly opened La Grande Epicerie on the Parisian rive droite celebrates the importance of physical retail. Monocle Films pays a visit to admire the heritage brands and tasty produce.

The March issue of Monocle is a South Korea special, with an entire survey dedicated to a country that has plenty of stories to tell. We've also got reports on high culture in Hong Kong, timber towers and popular pencils, among many other things. What are you waiting for? Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-111/)

Our latest issue focuses on media: the bestselling daily in Indonesia, the messaging app taking over Japan, Berlin's broadcasting house turned arts hub and much more. It's a global audit – and you can read all about it in Monocle. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-110/)

The Forecast is our annual journal that will fuel your daydreams and help plan the year ahead. This year's issue is packed with eye-opening essays, riveting reportage and a good dose of travel and style inspiration.

Following the success of our summer weekly newspaper, we are bringing you a winter expedition into crisp white paper. For four weeks this December our festive newspaper will be hitting newsstands in cities and resorts around the world. Kick back with 48 pages of global affairs, comment and reportage, alongside new fiction and tasty recipes. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/newspaper-bundle-the-monocle-winter-weekly/)

Tyler Brûlé and his merry team got into the Christmas spirit last weekend with the annual Monocle Christmas Market at Midori House. Some fantastic festive retailers shared a mulled wine with stallholders representing our favourite nations – and met Santa Claus, and a few friendly reindeer too.