We speak with Taschen’s Sexy Book editor Dian Hanson on her impressive six-volume collection on the history of men’s magazines. Plus the remarkable comeback of printed maps.


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. 

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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Dian Hanson’s ‘The History of Men’s Magazines’

We speak with Charl Edwards, editor-in-chief of ‘House and Leisure’. Plus Joe Dunn from ‘Motor Sport’ and David Atkins from Newsstand.

We speak with Charl Edwards, editor-in-chief of &lsquo;House and Leisure&rsquo;. Plus Joe Dunn from &lsquo;Motor Sport&rsquo; and David Atkins from Newsstand.

South Africa’s design title ‘House and Leisure’, car magazine ‘Motor Sport’ and the business of Newsstand

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’.

We speak with Manuel Arnaut, head of editorial content at &lsquo;Vogue Arabia&rsquo;, on how the title is handling the conflict in the region. Plus: Caravan, a London-based, Japanese vintage-magazine-and-record shop, and &lsquo;New Mountain Magazine&rsquo;.

‘Vogue Arabia’, Japanese vintage mags in London and ‘New Mountain Magazine’

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’.

We speak with Maxine Leonard, publisher and editor in chief of &lsquo;Beauty Papers&rsquo;. Plus: Eleanor McKay, editor of &lsquo;The Island&rsquo; an Australian publication about Phillip Island and San Remo. Then: Chris Heath, author of &lsquo;Pet Shop Boys Volume: The Complete Visual Record&rsquo;.

Dian Hanson’s ‘The History of Men’s Magazines’

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