This week we speak with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble and Waterstones Managing Director, on the success of his bookstores this year. Plus the return of renowned Argentinean English-language publication ‘Buenos Aires Herald’ and an annual print title on Lisbon’s restaurant scene.

This week we speak with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes &amp; Noble and Waterstones Managing Director, on the success of his bookstores this year. Plus the return of renowned Argentinean English-language publication ‘Buenos Aires Herald’ and an annual print title on Lisbon’s restaurant scene.

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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What makes a good bookshop

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.

We speak with the team behind the new men&rsquo;s title &lsquo;Sir!&rsquo;, plus 40 years of &lsquo;Country Living&rsquo;, a design podcast turned magazine &ndash; &lsquo;The Grand Tourist&rsquo; &ndash; and fashion catalogues are back.

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

We speak with Daytona Williams from Neptune Papers, plus a Springsteen special title from the team behind Pitch magazine and digital publishers 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.

‘Neptune Papers’, a Springsteen special and Exact Editions

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’.

This week we speak with Stellene Volandes, editor in chief of &lsquo;Town &amp; Country&rsquo; and editorial and brand director of &lsquo;Elle Decor&rsquo;. Plus: Paul Benney from biannual electronic music title &lsquo;Disco Pogo&rsquo;.

What makes a good bookshop

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