We speak with cultural historian W David Marx about the appeal of Japanese magazines, from ‘Popeye’ to ‘Brutus’. Plus ‘Tempura’, a French publication dedicated to exploring Japan’s cultural trends, and a book celebrating the cult movie zine ‘Little Joe’.

‘Blanc’, ‘Love Want’ and ‘The Japanese Tattoo’
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Monocle’s ‘Med, Mountains & More’, the puzzling ‘La Settimana Enigmistica’ and China’s booming magazine scene
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Stories from the mountains with ‘Montamont’, the new ‘Different Leaf’ and wine in print
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