We mark the opening of the Hydra Book Club on the Greek island of the same name and talk about their new journal with Josh Hickey and Filip Niedenthal. Plus: Sarah Tomczak from ‘Red’ magazine celebrates 25 years of the title.

We mark the opening of the Hydra Book Club on the Greek island of the same name and talk about their new journal with Josh Hickey and Filip Niedenthal. Plus: Sarah Tomczak from ‘Red’ magazine celebrates 25 years of the title.

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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The Hydra Book Club and ‘Red’ magazine

We speak with Nicholas Thompson, CEO of ‘The Atlantic’, about growth and the magazine’s plans for 2026. Plus: Pietro Biancardi from Italian publishing house Iperborea and Joshua Klein from woodworking magazine ‘Mortise & Tenon’.

We speak with Nicholas Thompson, CEO of &lsquo;The Atlantic&rsquo;, about growth and the magazine&rsquo;s plans for 2026. Plus: Pietro Biancardi from Italian publishing house Iperborea and Joshua Klein from woodworking magazine &lsquo;Mortise &amp; Tenon&rsquo;.

Nicholas Thompson, Italian publishing house Iperborea and ‘Mortise & Tenon’

We speak with Ro Tajima, editor in chief of iconic Japanese publication ‘Brutus’, plus Nelson Ng from meditative travel magazine ‘Lost’ and Jane Gleeson from Irish food title ‘Guzzle’.

We speak with Ro Tajima, editor in chief of iconic Japanese publication &lsquo;Brutus&rsquo;, plus Nelson Ng from meditative travel magazine &lsquo;Lost&rsquo; and Jane Gleeson from Irish food title &lsquo;Guzzle&rsquo;.

Ro Tajima from ‘Brutus’, Nelson Ng from ‘Lost’ and Jane Gleeson from ‘Guzzle’

Adele Blanton and Elliott Rosenberg join from ‘Waiting’ magazine, a title dedicated to artists in New York’s service industry. Plus: Kade Krichko from travel title ‘Ori’ and Phil Argent from listening-culture platform ‘Tracks & Tales’.

Adele Blanton and Elliott Rosenberg join from &lsquo;Waiting&rsquo; magazine, a title dedicated to artists in New York&rsquo;s service industry. Plus: Kade Krichko from travel title &lsquo;Ori&rsquo; and Phil Argent from listening-culture platform &lsquo;Tracks &amp; Tales&rsquo;.

The Hydra Book Club and ‘Red’ magazine

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