The Stack

<p>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. </p>

NY special: Sarah Ball from ‘WSJ. Magazine’, a new mecca for print and the Case Sensitive conference

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.

08-30
41:45

An interview with legendary photographer Bruce Weber. Plus: the team behind ‘Offal’

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.

08-23
35:48

Coffee-culture title ‘Standart’, new Italian architecture publication ‘About’ and a preview of Indiecon

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.

08-16
32:14

Papier founder Taymoor Atighetchi, Charles Emmerson from ‘Translator’ and James Mullinger of ‘Edit’ magazine

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.

08-09
38:35

Brazil, Hydra and how magazines can partner with brands

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.

08-02
39:40

Mina Al-Oraibi from ‘The National’, Guillaume Schmidt and David Kane on Patta and fashion-history title ‘Griffé’

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.

07-26
37:11

Microsoft’s new ‘Signal’ magazine, a special Japan issue of ‘L’étiquette’ and dogs-and-culture title ‘Bâtard’

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.

07-19
35:30

‘Not a Playbook’, ‘Open Tennis’, ‘The Monocle Companion’ and Harry Nuriev’s latest installation

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.

07-12
42:31

‘Vittles’ in print, ‘Berlin Review’, a book about Condé Nast and a Lithuanian printing house

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.

07-05
59:40

Oliver Spencer travel magazine ‘Secret Trips’, plus a decade of ‘Racquet’ and ‘Weinseller Journal’

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.

06-28
32:43

Michel Gaubert’s memoir, a Taschen legend, a sauna newsletter and Atlanta’s bookshop wine bar

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.

06-21
49:38

‘Esquire’, ‘Alphabet’ and ‘Original Traveller’

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.

06-14
46:01

Yuji Machida, editor in chief of Japanese menswear title ‘Popeye’

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.

06-07
33:30

Mubi Editions, ‘i-D’ back in print and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’

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.

05-31
37:38

‘Sir!’, ‘Country Living’, ‘The Grand Tourist’ and the return of fashion catalogues

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.

05-24
44:00

‘Neptune Papers’, a Springsteen special and Exact Editions

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.

05-17
30:08

Stellene Volandes from ‘Town & Country’ and ‘Elle Decor’. Plus Paul Benney from ‘Disco Pogo’

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.

05-10
40:40

‘The Aficionados’, ‘Catnip’, ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ and Najwa Shihab

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.

05-03
53:26

Lala Books, Climax Books, Good Company Books and ‘Zeit Kunst’

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.

04-26
44:16

20 years of ‘Fantastic Man’, ‘Empire’ celebrates ‘Jaws’ and print loves the dire wolf

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.

04-19
32:45

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