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Our latest issue celebrates all things Swiss – and in the process goes way beyond chocolate and watches. We’ve also focused on good design (there are more than 30 pages of the stuff) and thrown in a few e-bikes and shared workspaces for good measure.

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-108/)

In the latest episode of our ‘Secret to...’ series, Alexander Gilkes, co-founder of online auction house Paddle8, unveils the alchemy that surrounds the world of collecting art.

This Italian city has a long tradition of typography – and the business still has a story to tell. Letterpress workshop-cum-store Lino’s & Co updates old machines with 3D-printed movable type.

We explore best practice in the design of prisons and see how modern thinking is forging innovative architecture with a human touch.

Munich manages to have one foot in the old world and another firmly planted in the new – and that's part of its undeniable charm. Monocle's travel guide will help you navigate this cross-section of history and modernity and point you in the direction of our favourite emerging hotels, lively kitchens serving Bavarian classics and the best places to grab your culture fix. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Munich is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-munich/).

Prague butcher Naše maso has married traditional know-how with contemporary design to create a culinary destination in the Czech capital. This month’s specialist retailer tells us about his special cuts and meaty passions.

We visit a monthly market in the unassuming Somerset town that’s proving an easy sell to locals, buoying local businesses and luring in punters from miles around.

Is your shopping experience being ruined by the rise of robots and a disappearing high street? Don't worry: we've got the answers. Join us on a tour of some of the world's finest retail and fashion exponents, from Adidas's running repairs to our comprehensive Style Survey. Happy shopping!

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-107/)

Monocle Films partners Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to discover the secrets that London has to offer. Charlotte Rey shows us around the vibrant capital, taking us to her top spots and favourite haunts.

As the fitness business pulls in new and inventive players, how can cities encourage their citizens to live healthier lives?