The Idler Academy
of Philosophy, Husbandry and Merriment
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Digital Academy Gift Card
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With the Digital Academy Gift Card you give a year’s membership of the Idler’s
Digital Membership Gift Card
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Help your friends slow done, have fun and live well with the Idler’s digital
Freedom Manifesto Tea Towel
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The Freedom Manifesto tea towel features Tom Hodgkinson’s anarchic manifesto, written for his book
How to be Free by Tom Hodgkinson
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The essential guide to throwing off the shackles that hold us back from living
Idler Carcassonne Retreat SOLD OUT
29 Sep 2026 | Retreat
In an eco manor house nestled in ancient woodland learn about the Cathars, the love and song of the Troubadours, and local cuisine with special guest Rowley Leigh
Idler Egyptian Retreat, November
16 Nov 2026 | Event
Join the Idler for a retreat to little travelled Middle Egypt as we explore the ancient Egyptian hermetic philosophy that has influenced Western thinkers from the Renaissance to today.
Idler T-Shirt
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Our classic Idler T-shirt featuring snail logo by Ged Wells.
Printed in Bristol by CarryThe Idler Gardens of Florence Retreat SOLD OUT
7 Sep 2026 | Retreat
Retreat to Florence and Chianti with the Idler and discover some of Italy’s most important landscape gardens hidden in this magical city and the countryside of Chianti around it.
Umbrian Harvest Retreat
31 Oct 2026 | Event
A celebration of the food and drink of Umbria with talks from our special guest, economist Guy Standing
XXX: Thirty Years of the Idler ( UK DELIVERY )
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Overseas buyers: please order from our bureau by clicking here.
A large, glossy, coffee table
How to be Idle by Tom Hodgkinson
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An antidote to the work-obsessed culture which puts so many obstacles between ourselves and our dreams.
