Library is where Lampoon documents and reviews the cultural and creative landscape.
From bookstores to hotels, perfumes to museums, and artistic spaces, each review observes what works and what doesn’t. The focus is on experience and context:
how places, objects, and projects function, how they shape ideas and environments. Lampoon Library isn’t a guide or a catalog — it’s a tool to explore culture critically.
Readers follow the magazine’s investigations, discovering spaces and products through sharp, direct observations.
The Library collects reviews that map the intersection of creativity, design, and everyday life, showing how culture is lived and produced, without gloss or exaggeration.
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Roppongi Tsutaya Books, Tokyo. Catering to the needs of an international community
Tsutaya was founded in 1983 in Osaka as a realization of the idea of a need to create a stronghold of culture for grown-ups
Sakeya, Milan: a House of Sake with a fusion bistro inspired by Obanzai cuisine
Chef Masaki Inoguchi combines seasonal ingredients and the Obanzai culinary tradition with European flavors to accompany the sake tasting experience in the Japanese speakeasy
Janasch’s, Magdeburg. Solidarity with businesses in the locale
Diverting from the constructs of a structured work format in offices that focused on monetary goals, Janasch’s identity contrasts that of a professional job setting
The Venice Venice Manifesto: Creating Value That Grows Over Time
Founders of Golden Goose Alessandro and Francesca Gallo renovated old palace Ca’ Da Mosto and opened a new hotel on the Grand Canal with an avant-garde spirit
Kubrick bookshop, Hong Kong. Movies, music and the hub-effect next to the Broadway Cinematheque
A disc store and movie shop: art, film dvds, movie posters and indie music cds. A publisher with over 30 titles of books published – from gender to social concern....
Le Mur, Madrid. Conveying the relevance of accessibility in the arts industry
«We are break apart from established-photography galleries in Madrid» – Le Mur intends to revitalize the importance of critical-thinking through a photographic medium
The Booksmith, Thailand. A distributor for hard-to-seek titles in the Greater-Thailand region
«I was not acquainted with other professions. My fondness was for books, and a means for survival churned the birth of The Booksmith». Sirote Jiraprayoon on his journey to climb...
Print Culture, Glasgow: LGBTQ+ magazines and pens used for Looney Tunes, a new niche
Selling niche stationery and independent magazines that hone in on micro-cultures and coterie drawn to certain cities, tastebuds or vocations, Print Culture is Glasgow’s newest resident
Adriàn Castañeda: Mantenga la calma at Madrid Art Week
Founded as an alternative platform to traditional contemporary art spaces, UVNT Art Fair returned to Matadero Madrid for its ninth edition. An interview with Adriàn Castañeda on his public installation
In Paris, the Gallery Perrotin hosts artist Bernar Venet and painter Susumu Kamijo
Parisian Gallery Perrotin and bookstore, with the same name, has locations in New York, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai, displaying world class art and merchandise
Tappi rari, Locherber. Natural does not always mean good
Brigitte Bärlocher takes us through the history of the famiy and how natural does not always mean good: «What we do is find a balance between natural and chemical. We...
Dar Darma Riad: Maria, maîtresse of Dar Darma, guides through the places of Marrakesh
All the walls are painted with tadelakt, an ancient construction technique consisting in a water-proof limestone-based concoction, Maîtresse Maria explains
Contemporary Cluster, Rome: a fluid space where contemporaneity and tradition merge
The word ‘cluster’ means conceptually approaching and observing dynamics between apparently distant elements that generate circular energy. In conversation with Giacomo Guidi
Paper as an art medium – Paper Positions, Berlin: in conversation with Heinrich Carstens
Once realizing that Bikini Berlin was not suitable for large paintings or big installations, the team shifted their concept to focus on artworks made of and about one material only:...
Ed. Varie, New York. Art gallery and creative space for emerging artists
«I desired people who were curious from the neighbourhood». This sense of discovery has become one of the successful parts of Ed. Varie
Septieme Gallery, Paris: Julie Banâtre and Léa Perier Loko, the second location in Benin
Situated in the Rue de l’Université of the 7th Arrondissement area, the building was built in the Haussmannien style – the gallery is an amalgamation of tradition and modernity
Lebigmag, Moscow. People visit from fatigue by the sight of screens
Magazines: one can travel without travelling. «I receive orders from villages in Russia, for which, when I look at google maps are towns consisting of twenty houses»
Smith&Son Paris. A tale of a street
Smith&Son Paris on 248 Rue de Rivoli, near Place de la Concorde, is the longest branch to have remained in its original setting
Radius Books, Santa Fe. 160 published titles and Donation Programs in New Mexico
«Since the formation, we have donated a total of seventy-five thousand volumes of art-related books published under Radius Books to schools and libraries across fifty states»
Oku, Kos Island in Greece: a beachside room with sunset views overlooking the water
It is not easy to find a place like this in the Mediterranean, even less so in Greece: Oku is a hotel, property, and resort that has direct access to...
König Galerie, Berlin: real-life optical illusions with Mona Ardeleanu
König Galerie's main program focuses on interdisciplinary, conceptual, and space-based multi-media forms including painting, printing, photography, sight, sound, and performance art
T0K10 Rotterdam: A Japanese-Inspired Concept Store Bringing Tokyo’s Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic to Europe
Owner and founder Joep Jongen drew influence from the now shuttered down concept store Colette, in Paris. It assisted in shaping the ethos of the store – accessible fashion for...
Cahier Central, Paris: A physical store where «some printed publications have to die»
«Our aim in starting Cahier Central was to say yes and not shy away from new and experimental publications» in conversation with co-founder Julien Achard
Protection No Longer Assured at Colección SOLO in Madrid: an analysis on the sublime
In a present marked by disruptive technologies and disinformation, armed conflicts and environmental collapse, Protection No Longer Assured revisit the concept of the sublime
Browser Books, San Francisco. The need to browse while seeking books
At Browser Books San Francisco «copies and titles sat on the shelves for up to fifteen to twenty years, some even being out of print. Browsing, readers were able to...
Onde: A Mediterranean Enclave in Florence
Rinascimento and the Sea: Onde, the new restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, embodies the essence of the Mediterranean within a historic Florentine palace
Jogging, Marseille. Giving back to the community in a former butcher’s shop
«When making our choices, we don't think: is it going to sell now, but rather: will it be relevant in the future?». A talk with owners Olivier Amsellem and Charlotte...
Apotek 57, Copenhagen. No room for chemical-ridden produce in the kitchen
«It is difficult to buy something that is not organic in Copenhagen», states Chiara Barla founder of the eatery located in a Seventeenth-century pharmacy. Milk, yogurt, and eggs are sourced...
OMMU, Athens: A Nomadic Bookstore Bridging Art and Publishing
«There was a scarcity in creative material available in Greece. Our involvement in the scene here urged us to showcase work made in the locale to the individuals living here...
Frescoed Angels, Rough Stone, and Tuscan Marble: Two Heritage Buildings Reimagined in Florence
From medieval trade guild associations and 19th-century urban renewals to contemporary design interventions: Hotel Calimala preserves the past and writes a new chapter in Florence’s ongoing story
The latest developments and trends in contemporary art at Liste Art Fair Basel 2023
Liste Art Fair Basel supports new galleries with a commitment to sustainability. Friends of Liste provides financial support to selected galleries for elaborate presentations
Schwesterherz, Berlin. Pieces that have been in German or Hollywood based productions
The identity of Schwesterherz is ingrained with femininity. The brand is a means for individuals to give back to the women in their lives, regardless of the relationship
Future Fair in New York City: Rachel Mijares Fick and Rebeca Laliberte
Poised to welcome art practitioners and the public, Future Fair 4th edition establishes itself as an enhancing commercial platform within the broader New York City art ecology
The Swab Barcelona Art Fair opens towards East Asia: where are the tentacles of the Octopus?
The art fair opens up to the global scene while at the same time furthering Barcelona’s own art tradition. This year’s edition focuses on East Asia, the cities of Tokyo,...
Post-colonialism and historically relevant topics, inside Stevenson Gallery with Sinazo Chiya
«We’ve seen debates about contemporary art and artists in places such as Oceana, South America, and China are increasingly coming to light», connecting the Global South through art
Wuguan Books, Taiwan. The illusion of books that appear to be floating
Misfortune cookies and sex toys. Jettisoning the taboos that surround sexual desires Chu Chih Kang describes human nourishment in the darkness of a bookstore
W Rome and Giano: Architectural Layers and Mediterranean Culture
Michelin-starred chef Ciccio Sultano spearheads a culinary fusion that bridges Sicilian traditions with the rich heritage of Roman cuisine at Giano, within W Hotel Rome
Future Library, Oslo. Will books become the next extinct species in a hundred years?
The forest whose tree rings are chapters in a book. How understanding the human traits in nature can help save the environment
Carthusia, Capri. What does the most beautiful place in the world smell like?
Those who land on the island are dazzled by the light and surprised by the orography - but it is the perfumes that get you drunk. Carthusia fragrances encapsulate the...
Antica Osteria Magenes, Gaggiano. Just outside Milan in the town of Barate 80 inhabitants and the ancestors of Pope Francis
A gourmet restaurant hidden in the Parco agricolo sud - the tourism potential of this area and the complexity of creating a system. A neighborhood that could become a district...
Import News, New York. Are we living in an era of content overload?
While print has long been deemed as being 'dead', things could not be further from the truth for independent magazines. Intw Import News' founders Sasha Laing and Ken Miller
Print is not dead – Kelly Clark, BoutiqueMags
The online portal BoutiqueMags falls under the wing of WhiteCirc, now known as an international distributor for niche publications
The St. Regis Rome and Its Spring: How Rome’s Cultural ‘Piazza’ Keeps Evolving
A steady cycle of renewal involves the urban fabric, the cultural sphere, and the very soul of a hotel that has nurtured the ideal of a radiant city for over...
La Mamounia, Marrakech since 1923: the ancient Arsat Garden
La Mamounia, Marrakech, review: The Arsat gardens and the N’zaha, a picnic ritual where the happy few reunited to eat Tanjia, drink tea and sing Marrakshi songs
Issues, Toronto: a space for peers and like-minded folk in the arts
The Toronto editorial industry is introduced to Issues - Nicola Hamiltons bridge between what is wanted from a commercial standpoint, and what is desired when in the process of creating
Shakespeare and Sons, Berlin. A bookstore burrowed in a post-war building
Named in homage of the Parisian tourist site, Shakespeare and Sons is a reverence to literary goods and a congregation for social exchanges
