Monocle --the magazine that covers urbanism<br>and city design like no other --knows<br>about the hidden gems in all the great cities.<br>It also knows where to take an ambassador<br>for breakfast, an on-the-go business partner<br>for a late-night cocktail, or where to get an<br>astute concierge at ungodly hours. Its deep<br>understanding of cities, and all they have to<br>offer, has now been compiled in The Monocle<br>Travel Guide Series.<br>The series launched in spring 2015 with<br>editions for London, New York, Tokyo,<br>and Hong Kong. This autumn they will be<br>joined by Singapore, Istanbul, Madrid, and<br>Portland, Oregon. These beautiful informative<br>books reveal the Monocle team's favorite<br>places, from the ideal route for an early<br>morning run to the best spots for independent<br>retail.<br>Aimed at people who do not want to be<br>tourists but rather feel like locals when<br>they travel, these are books for those who<br>want to mix the classic with the contemporary,<br>want to get beyond the clichés, and<br>know they can get a feel for a city even if<br>they only have a few days to spare.<br>And they are full of surprises and quirks:<br>the books will direct you to a grand hotel<br>but also to a cozy two-star, and will leave<br>you drinking in a neighborhood corner<br>bar or being served by a great waiter who<br>knows his craft. Each book also contains a<br>series of city essays and perspectives.<br>Created by the Monocle design team,<br>these authoritative guides are trim enough<br>to drop into your pocket and wise enough to<br>stay by your side throughout your travels