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Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper.
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We speak with Sarah Ball, editor in chief of ‘WSJ. Magazine’. Plus: the founders of Library180, Nikki Igol and Steven Chaiken, and we preview Case Sensitive, a conference on the future of print.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with legendary photographer Bruce Weber on his new publication with Taschen, ‘My Education’. Plus: Roderick Stanley and Mark Blacklock from the print-audio title ‘Offal’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with Michal Molcan and Luke Adams from the coffee title ‘Standart’. Plus: Giulia Ricci from new Italian architecture publication ‘About’ and Nina Prader previews independent publishing festival Indiecon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with Taymoor Atighetchi, founder of global stationery brand Papier. Plus: Charles Emmerson of new magazine ‘Translator’ and James Mullinger from ‘Edit’ magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Laffar and Megan Wray Schertler from In Real Life Media. Plus: Josh Hickey and Filip Niedenthal on ‘The Journal of the Hydra Book Club’, and the founder of ‘The Summer Hunter’, Ricardo Moreno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with the editor in chief of UAE newspaper ‘The National’. Plus: the team behind streetwear brand Patta on its magazine and ‘Griffé’, a fashion title looking at the history of luxury houses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hear from Microsoft’s Steve Clayton about the company’s new magazine, ‘Signal’. Plus: Marc Beaugé from ‘L’étiquette’ on its Japan special issue and the co-founder of ‘Bâtard’, a French title on dogs and culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with WeTransfer’s co-founder Damian Bradfield about his new book. Then: David Shaftel from ‘Open Tennis’, Harry Nuriev’s installation celebrating 25 years of 032c and Telekom Electronic Beats. Plus: ‘The Monocle Companion’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with Michael M Grynbaum, author of ‘Empire of the Elite’, which looks at the history of Condé Nast. Plus: ‘Vittles’ first print publication, a literary title from Berlin and Lithuanian printing house Kopa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with menswear designer Oliver Spencer about his new travel publication, ‘Secret Trips’. Plus: we celebrate a decade of tennis title ‘Racquet’ and wine publication ‘Weinseller Journal’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hear from iconic sound designer Michel Gaubert about his memoir Remixed. Plus: Jim Heimann from Taschen, a newsletter about saunas and the couple behind Atlanta’s Lucian Books and WineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Michael Sebastian, editor in chief of ‘Esquire’. Plus: Donatien Grau and Thomas Lenthal from ‘Alphabet’. And: Tom Barber from Original Travel on its print title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we speak with the editor in chief of influential Japanese menswear title Popeye. Plus: we hear from Jamila Robinson and Joseph Hernandez from Bon Appétit, and an independent publishing house from Romania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with Thom Bettridge, editor in chief of ‘i-D’, on its return to print. Plus: the launch of Mubi Editions, a publishing arm from the streaming platform, and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with the team behind the new men’s title ‘Sir!’, plus 40 years of ‘Country Living’, a design podcast turned magazine – ‘The Grand Tourist’ – and fashion catalogues are back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with Daytona Williams from Neptune Papers, plus a Springsteen special title from the team behind Pitch magazine and digital publishers Exact Editions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we speak with Stellene Volandes, editor in chief of ‘Town & Country’ and editorial and brand director of ‘Elle Decor’. Plus: Paul Benney from biannual electronic music title ‘Disco Pogo’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak with Iain Ainsworth, founder of ‘The Aficionados’. Plus: Anja Charbonneau on her cat magazine ‘Catnip’, ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ annual Hot List and an interview with Indonesian news anchor Najwa Shihab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hear from Lala Books, Climax Books and Good Company Books. Plus, we review the new ‘Die Zeit’ supplement ‘Zeit Kunst’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re celebrating two decades of menswear title ‘Fantastic Man’ with its co-founder and editor in chief, Gert Jonkers. Plus: the film magazine ‘Empire’ on ‘Jaws’ and we talk to the man who brought back the dire wolf about the importance of slow journalism for science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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