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The Idler Magazine

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The Idler Magazine issue

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The Idler was launched by Tom Hodgkinson back in 1993 with the intention of providing a dose of fun, freedom and fulfilment in a busy world. We're now a bi-monthly journal, and in every issue you'll find an enthralling mix of interviews, essays on the good life, history, philosophy, arts coverage, beautiful photography and orignal illustration. You'll find much to laugh at and much useful stuff as well, from Modern Toss to recipes for making bacon and guides to beekeeping.
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The Idler Magazine

July 2026 Stuart Maconie on John and Paul's very different attitudes to work, plus your guide to Homer's Odyssey, why we play games, Georgia Mann, Arthur Smith, Rowley Leigh and more


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The Idler Magazine issue July 2026

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Stuart Maconie on John and Paul's very different attitudes to work, plus your guide to Homer's Odyssey, why we play games, Georgia Mann, Arthur Smith, Rowley Leigh and more
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The Idler was launched by Tom Hodgkinson back in 1993 with the intention of providing a dose of fun, freedom and fulfilment in a busy world. We're now a bi-monthly journal, and in every issue you'll find an enthralling mix of interviews, essays on the good life, history, philosophy, arts coverage, beautiful photography and orignal illustration. You'll find much to laugh at and much useful stuff as well, from Modern Toss to recipes for making bacon and guides to beekeeping.
If you've ever felt that there's more to life than boring jobs, then why not join us? The Idler is a cheering read that makes you feel better about life. So study the art of living and download our app.

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The Idler Magazine

An all round fantastic magazine! Reviewed 27 August 2020

Always entertaining

Excellent magazine always full of interesting articles and featuring different writers for all sorts of backgrounds Reviewed 10 March 2020

The Idler Magazine

Excellent magazine. I wanted to write a longer review but decided to take a quick nap instead. Reviewed 09 March 2020

The Idler Magazine

The Idler is out on its own, nothing compares. Reviewed 01 March 2020

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