

The Stack
Monocle
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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Aug 24, 2024 • 27min
Monocle’s creative director, Indiecon 2024 and mid-century modern delights
We speak with Monocle’s creative director, Richard Spencer Powell, about the September issue and its stunning cover, which asks us, “Where next?” Also on the programme: Nina Prader, the curator of Indiecon, tells us what to expect at next month’s event in Hamburg and journalist Dominic Bradbury on his new book, ‘Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 2024 • 27min
Richard Turley on the redesign of ‘Rolling Stone’ and his work at ‘Interview’
We speak with celebrated creative director and graphic designer Richard Turley about his work with ‘Interview’ magazine and his redesign of ‘Rolling Stone’. We also pay a visit to ‘The Kyiv Independent’ newsroom to meet its editor in chief, Olga Rudenko.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2024 • 47min
‘Italy Segreta’, ‘M Le magazine du Monde’, ‘BSKT’ and the Olympic Broadcasting Services
We speak with the founder of ‘Italy Segreta’, a title about all things Italy. Plus: Marie-Pierre Lannelongue from ‘M Le magazine du Monde’; ‘BSKT’, which is all about basketball culture; and Yiannis Exarchos, the CEO of the Olympic Broadcasting Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2024 • 27min
Creative director Yorgo Tloupas and KK Obi from ‘Boy.Brother.Friend’
This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with renowned creative director and logotype expert Yorgo Tloupas about his recent projects. We also chat to KK Obi, founder of ‘Boy.Brother.Friend’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2024 • 28min
French magazines, ‘Fanfaretti’ and ‘No One’
We celebrate French magazines – just in time for the Paris Olympics. And we speak with the editors of two new magazines based in Amsterdam, ‘Fanfaretti’ and ‘No One’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2024 • 41min
The appeal of Japanese magazines, ‘Tempura’ and ‘Little Joe’
We speak with cultural historian W David Marx about the appeal of Japanese magazines, from ‘Popeye’ to ‘Brutus’. Plus ‘Tempura’, a French publication dedicated to exploring Japan’s cultural trends, and a book celebrating the cult movie zine ‘Little Joe’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2024 • 35min
‘Manera’ in Mexico, ‘The Journal of the Hydra Book Club’ and ‘The Warp of Time’
This week we speak with Enric Pastor and María Alcocer from design title ‘Manera’ about their new edition ‘Manera México’. Plus: we head to the Greek island of Hydra to speak with Josh Hickey and Filip Niedenthal about the second edition of ‘The Journal of the Hydra Book Club’. We also chat to Megan Wray Schertler, publisher of ‘The Warp of Time’, which tells the story of the Old Carpet Factory on the island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2024 • 35min
Talking print with Caitlin Thompson, Steph Chung, Veronica Ditting and Jeremy Leslie
This week on The Stack we speak with Caitlin Thompson and Steph Chung from ‘Racquet’ magazine. Plus: creative director Veronica Ditting on her print work at an exhibition at ddd gallery in Kyoto and Jeremy Leslie from Magculture previews Magculture Live in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2024 • 28min
Roman Coppola and Johan Chiaramonte on their new magazine ‘Enthousiasmos’
This week on The Stack we speak with Roman Coppola and Johan Chiaramonte on their new magazine, ‘Enthousiasmos’, featuring Luca Guadagnino on the cover. Plus: US author and stationery connoisseur Brett F Braley-Palko. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2024 • 30min
Emanuele Farneti on ‘la Repubblica’ new men’s title ‘U’
This week on The Stack we speak with Emanuele Farneti, editor in chief of all ‘la Repubblica’ magazines - ‘d’, ‘door’ and the recently released men’s title ‘U’. Also on the show, Sterling Crawford from new culture and global affairs title ‘Stall’ and Angelina Sisca from Swiss title ‘Zeitung’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.