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Monocle’s September issue steps inside some of the world's biggest newsrooms, going behind the set with trusted anchors and hearing how agencies stay agile. Elsewhere there's Saab's latest fighter jet and the Hong Kong centre where shoppers can work up a sweat at rooftop basketball courts. Grab the issue now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2020605/issue-146/).

Nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Wan Chai, the St. Regis Hong Kong is attuned to the beat of this enthralling city. The drinks served at its revered bar reflect far-reaching inspiration. We join bar manager Mario la Pietra as he develops the cocktail menu.

From gallerists to artists, collectors to auctioneers, we check in with industry players to find why – digital innovations or not – seeing art in real life matters, how the past year has shaken up the market and what exhibitions you should add to a calendar that’s filling up nicely.

This year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are unlike any that have come before. In the run up to the event, we met the designers, planners and people behind the scenes.

Monocle’s July/August issue marks the return of our annual Quality of Life special edition that is guaranteed to get you in the mood for the sunnier months. Review our index of the world’s 20 most liveable cities, our choices for your perfect summer playlist and an eagerly anticipated visit to the Venice Architecture Biennale. After a challenging year, it’s time to get excited for summer again.

Monocle launched its inaugural Design Awards in early 2021 to celebrate the world’s best and brightest talents in architecture, graphic design and industrial design. We invite you to meet a global cast of winners as we celebrate pioneering design projects that make our lives healthier and happier, our cities smarter and our work more creative.

Monocle’s June issue takes a whistle-stop tour through the world of transport. From the grand projects we’d like to see to a global rail revival, Monocle surveys the infrastructure, technology and savvy design keeping the world moving. We also touch down in Tokyo to meet the people behind the Olympic Games and survey top tips from leading art collectors. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1974145/issue-144/)

Allow us to introduce you to our new publication, The Monocle Book of Homes. A guide to exceptional residences, the title is packed with beautiful photography, inspiring stories ­and few tips on making the most of your living space. So what are you waiting for? Come on in.

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1961496/the-monocle-book-of-homes/)

Your future starts today. That’s the optimistic message that runs throughout the latest issue of The Entrepreneurs. In it we survey the best places to do business in 2021, from the cities bouncing back from the pandemic to the coastal technology hub riding the wave of success. Plus: start a hotel, open a shop and love the office again.

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Despite the ubiquity of digital effects in cinema, Berlin’s Studio Babelsberg has preserved the craft of prop making. Its lifelike items continue to appear in some of the biggest movies today. We inspect the studio’s stunning hand-built sets and its museum-like archives.