| Title | : | The Monocle Book of GENTLE LIVING |
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| ISBN | : | 9780500971 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 237 |
| Publication | : | Published January 1, 2020 |
Sometimes the fixes are simple and personal: to run, dive into a lake, sleep more or set aside some time with the people who make us happy. Maybe it’s about eating food from producers who are proud of its provenance or building spaces into cities that respect older residents and value younger ones. Our editors have brought all this together in one simple book – so how about taking a few moments away from the crush to flick through the pages? Gently does it, now.
The Monocle Book of GENTLE LIVING Reviews
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Spent a lot of time while reading this trying to articulate to myself Monocle’s political & aesthetic agenda. It’s like some Northern European liberal capitalist utopian vision where shit’s really expensive but we don’t talk about it. I like really good sourdough and leather shoes too but it’s not much of an ethical stance. I’m also being entirely too critical of what is effectively a coffee table book. 3 stars for the manifesto about ocean swimming and subtle sheltering sky references.
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A collection of generic, gentle advice to live your life healthier and happier.
Is there a lot of useful information here? Of course not, that is not the point. This book goes for the right aesthetic and vibes over anything else. And to be fair, the vibes are immaculate. -
Back in 2015 I was at a lunch with a graphic designer and web developer and they were both toting copies of Monocle magazine. “Monocle magazine?” I asked. “Isn’t that the $25 magazine full of Rolex ads for rich people in airports?” Well, they said, sure, but it’s also a real pinnacle of design. I learned Monocle is a globally based brand run by Tyler Brûlé, a Torontonian living in Zurich. I started reading and the voice was powerful – like some kind of enlightened, pithy, smartass? They call themselves a ‘briefing on global affairs, business, culture, design and more’ for a globally minded audience. They have 24,000 magazine subscribers and (unlike almost every magazine in the world) it’s growing. Plus their own little shops in Zürich, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Tokyo. This is a side-project coffee table book series and it’s well worth buying to flip through. Captivating photos, literary captions, and an air of authority. Feels like having a leisurely lunch at the Four Seasons rooftop with your jet-setting pal. The advice is solid, though, with suggestions on everything from simple gardening gear to get back into nature (and how to pull off an incredible garden on an apartment balcony) to spotlights on local bakeries and bookstores. Fun!
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Monocle is a periodical that is geared toward a young and moneyed population. They publish the occasional monograph on how to live well. This is one that seeks to show readers how to slow down and enjoy life at a more relaxed pace.
Chapter titles include: Dress with care, Get lost, and Find a balance.
Their ideas include moving to relaxed cities such as Thessaloniki, Greece, or Locarno, Switzerland.
For those of us toiling away, these goals are probably not realistic, but it’s still a fun read. And one can dream, can’t they? -
A Bougerious read for the digital age.
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The concept of slow living is basically a conservatism re-branded for millennials. Which is great, enjoyed the read.
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My new goal: Gentle Living 🥰
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Not all suggestion I can apply in my life, but at least it made me realize how to enjoy my life, gentle living in my own.
