The golden era of industrial design that revolutionized home appliances. The fascinating world of product design that emerged between the 1960s and 1980s sym-bolized the birth of a new age and human behavior. From coffee grinders to fondue sets to hairdryers, each home appliance was in-tended to help in the daily household rou-tines—but they were also masterpieces of style. Based on Jaro Gielens’s collection, one of the largest in the world, Soft Electronics explores a nostalgic and unique set of prod-ucts from a very distinct time for design. Each object possesses a sense of longevity, quality, and innovation—one that has been hard to match since manufacturing was moved overseas and planned obsolescence redefined our relationship with electronic goods. Soft Electronics pays homage to an iconic era of design.

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Pages: 288

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 31-03-2022

Copacabana and Ipanema and Christ the Redeemer gazing down on it all: Rio de Janeiro has a reputation as a blessed beach and party paradise. But there's more to Brazil's second largest city than samba and carnival. Explore a truly massive metropolis with a vibrant urban cultural scene and then break free into rainforests, sailing, or even hang-gliding. The city is a fever dream of possibilities. This guide will ensure that you can lose yourself in Rio without getting lost. The Monocle team will show you around their favourite haunts, from incredible urban vistas to boutiques and fine dining. Experience that Brazilian beat in hidden clubs and the open-air street parties that enliven the spirit of this diverse and cosmopolitan city. Monocle is sure you won't want to leave. You just have to get there first.

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Pages: 148

Dimensions: 140 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 22-02-2016

Whether it be Cosplay, Rockabilly, HipHop or Gothic: when the Japanese immerse a subculture, they do it like no other. For the Otaku, their passion is their life, and it pervades every aspect. From cosplayers and colourful anime-covered vehicles, to hotrodders and leather-clad rockabillies: sub-cultures in Japan are as varied as they are fascinating. Delving into this world of passions, The Obsessed reveals the all- consuming approach that many people take to their hobbies and lifestyle choices. With dazzling photography and background information, this book show-cases a panoply of scenes and people that make up Japan’s many countercultural groups.

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Pages: 240

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 31-03-2022

If Sydney's famed opera house is a sailing ship, then the city truly is an essential port of call on any global itinerary. The largest city in Oceania and an Asia-Pacific powerhouse, Sydney is a diverse mix of new urban cool and classic refinement, with some of the best beaches in the world thrown in for good measure. Monocle has gone down under to guide you on a fresh journey from the sights and sounds of the waterfront, to the shops and fine dining of Darling Harbour, and on to the new antipodean hipness in Kings Cross. Stopping to sample the best flat white along the way, the Monocle team will lead you on a walkabout to the best exurban excursions and help you find the neighbourhood gems that only the locals know about. Uncover a side of Sydney you never knew. It's your turn now, mate.

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Pages: 148

Dimensions: 140 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 20-06-2016

Wanderlust Himalaya explores one of the most appealing regions to hikers around the globe. The Himalayas. The legendary mountains, epic and mythical to all who are serious about hiking. Straddling Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet, and Bhutan, this area could fill a life-time of wandering and transcendence. In this, our new release in the Wanderlust series, we guide you through breathtaking nature, diverse cultures, and various hikes across the whole region. Spectacular photography, informative maps, first-hand tips, and itineraries for an attractive mix of one-day, multi-day, long-distance trails offer everything you need to plan your own adventure, or to dream from an armchair. Wanderlust Himalaya lifts you to the top of the world, literally.

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Pages: 304

Dimensions: 225 x 290 mm

Publication Date: 31-03-2022

The highly individual cabins, hideaways, and summer homes featured in Hide and Seek offer their owners exceptional, yet convenient ways to escape urban routines and embed themselves into the land. These imaginative structures meld traditional architecture with modern living in fascinating and surprising ways. Whether located in the forest, on the water, or in the mountains; whether light and minimalistic or dark and cozy, the compelling dwellings exemplify how to create remote shelters that bring calm and balance to our hectic lives. With the right concept, furniture, décor, and atmosphere, even small or basic designs become stunning sanctuaries. Hide and Seek is a contemporary survey of contextual architecture and interior design that channels our shared desire for peace and quiet. These projects not only have the power to get people in touch with their surroundings, but also with themselves.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Other rules apply to the fashion of the future. New technologies and materials make things possible today that couldn't have even been imagined in the past. High-tech fabrics and melting forms are no longer science fiction but reality. Inspired by the odd, mutant, and deformed, many designers and stylists are now redefining clothing to expand the body and speculate on the evolution of identity— from wearables to the utter transfiguration of the human silhouette. Otherworldly showcases a fashion avant-garde between futurism and fetish. Featuring work by emerging talents and established designers such as Alexander McQueen, Martin Margiela, Lucy McRae, Peter Popps, Iris van Herpen, and others, it not only explores ground-breaking developments but also their fruitful interplay with photography.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 245 x 330 mm

Publication Date: 22-02-2016

There's much more to surfing than palm trees and beach boy cliches. People surf not only in Hawaii, but also in Norway, South Korea, and India. Surf Odyssey is a book about the world of surfing today and those that live in it. This community is made up of the surfers themselves as well as surf photographers and board builders who are also spreading its distinctive spirit into other creative fields. Comparable to the new outdoor movement, today's surfing is about an attitude toward life, a lust for adventure, and a love of nature that one can only find far away from established spots. Surf Odyssey presents this scene's places, people, stories, and brands. Its stunning photography is sure to inspire many further surfing exploits.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2016

On August 16th, 2016 Santiago Lange amazed the sporting world when he and his teammate Cecilia Carranza won the gold medal in sailing at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. At that time he was 54 years old, it was his sixth Olympic participation and he fought against unbelievable obstacles. His victory was an incomparable demonstration of his will to fight - not even one year after he had to undergo surgery because of lung cancer. Santiago Lange gave the world of sailing an unforgettable moment of glory. But how did he manage to get back on his feet in such a short time, to train without rest and to take part at the Olympic Games again? And why did he fight when his body, friends and family thought it was time to stop? "Nothing gives me more joy of life and adrenaline than the challenge of sport. When I'm on the water, my thoughts rest. Time stands still. I feel the wave, I feel the wind turning. The tension of the boat tells me that I have to change course or trim. I react, the boat gets faster and everything else doesn't exist anymore. It's always been like that." Santiago Lange

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Pages: 240

Dimensions: 145 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 22-04-2021

Divine Food takes readers on a culinary journey through Israeli and Palestinian cuisine and its local varieties -from the Arab- Jewish kitchen of the north to nomadic specialties of the Negev Desert, from the contemporary food scene of Tel Aviv to the fish dishes of the coast. The book presents a wide range of delicious recipes. Because the food of the region is characterized by authenticity and tradition, it also provides insight into the origins of iconic dishes. Both a stunning regional portrait and a go-to cookbook, Divine Food is a must-have for any foodie.

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Pages: 304

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 30-08-2016