The Stack
The Stack
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.Social links:
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The appeal of the Panini World Cup album, ‘Italy Segreta’ first book and Mouthwash Studio’s new magazine
We speak with Katie Gritt from Panini on the company’s World Cup sticker album. Plus: Marina Cacciapuoti on the first book from ‘Italy Segreta’, ‘How Italy Feels’, and Mouthwash Studio’s Abraham Campillo on ‘Mouthwash Magazine’.
34:22
The ‘L’Équipe’ magazine redesign, the new ‘Hotels Above Par’ print newspaper and the ‘Vogue Romania’ launch
We speak with creative director Yorgo Tloupas on his L’Équipe magazine redesign. Plus: Brandon Berkson, the founder of Hotels Above Par, on its new print newspaper; and the CEO of the upcoming Vogue Romania, Mario Antico.
29:28
A conversation with Emma Tucker, editor in chief of ‘The Wall Street Journal’
We’re joined by Emma Tucker, editor in chief of ‘The Wall Street Journal’, to discuss the uptick in subscribers for the paper, AI, fearlessness in journalism and the importance of its printed edition.
27:44
‘GQ Middle East’, ‘Design Anthology’ and ‘Quiet Media’
We speak with Amine Jreissati, head of editorial content for GQ Middle East. Plus: Jeremy Smart, editor in chief of Design Anthology and Charlotte Rubesa from the new publication Quiet Media.
38:04
The launch of ‘Esquire France’, magCulture at Selfridges, ‘Interni’ editor Gilda Bojardi and ‘Mandag Morgen’
We speak with Bruno Danto, editor in chief of the new ‘Esquire France’. Plus: we pay a visit to magCulture’s pop-up at Selfridges, we hear from ‘Interni’ editor Gilda Bojardi and speak with Andreas Baumann from Danish title ‘Mandag Morgen’.
28:02
Compact spaces with ‘Sloft’, the art of doodling with Mr Doodle and The Monocle Timekeeping Special
We speak with Jean Desportes and Grégoire Hababou from Sloft magazine. Plus: Illustrator and artist Mr Doodle on the art of doodling and his new book, Doodleland, and Monocle’s first Timekeeping Special.
32:29
South Africa’s design title ‘House and Leisure’, car magazine ‘Motor Sport’ and the business of Newsstand
We speak with Charl Edwards, editor-in-chief of ‘House and Leisure’. Plus Joe Dunn from ‘Motor Sport’ and David Atkins from Newsstand.
28:28
‘Vogue Arabia’, Japanese vintage mags in London and ‘New Mountain Magazine’
We speak with Manuel Arnaut, head of editorial content at ‘Vogue Arabia’, on how the title is handling the conflict in the region. Plus: Caravan, a London-based, Japanese vintage-magazine-and-record shop, and ‘New Mountain Magazine’.
30:07
‘Beauty Papers’, ‘The Island’ and the complete visual record of the Pet Shop Boys
We speak with Maxine Leonard, publisher and editor in chief of ‘Beauty Papers’. Plus: Eleanor McKay, editor of ‘The Island’ an Australian publication about Phillip Island and San Remo. Then: Chris Heath, author of ‘Pet Shop Boys Volume: The Complete Visual Record’.
36:24
The art of political puppetry with Gzero’s ‘Puppet Regime’ and new title ‘Now Voyager’
We speak with Gzero Media founder, Ian Bremmer, and the force behind its satirical ‘Puppet Regime’, Alex Kliment. Then: Hélène Werner and Nicolas Stavros Niarchos on ‘Now Voyager’, their new title for longform reporting.
28:00