

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.
Episodes
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May 11, 2024 • 27min
‘Essence’, Thambi Magazine Store and ‘The Monocle Companion’
This week on The Stack we speak with Corey Stokes from ‘Essence’ magazine. Plus: the closure of Singapore’s most beloved newsstand and the latest iteration of ‘The Monocle Companion’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2024 • 33min
‘The World of Interiors’ 500th issue, NY Art Book Fair and ‘France: The Monocle Handbook’
This week we speak with Emily Tobin, the new editor of ‘The World of Interiors’. Plus we pay a visit to NY’s Art Book Fair and preview our new title, ‘France: The Monocle Handbook’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 2024 • 37min
Books & Books, ‘Kathimerini English Edition’ and successful South Korean publications
We speak with Mitchell Kaplan, founder of Books & Books, a leading independent bookshop chain based in South Florida. Plus: Tom Ellis, editor in chief of Greece’s ‘Kathimerini English Edition’, and we find out more about South Korean publications ‘Magazine B’ and ‘Magazine F’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2024 • 29min
‘Wildsam Magazine’, Paper Café in Nairobi and Japanese music books
We speak with ‘Wildsam Magazine’ editor in chief Taylor Bruce. Plus: we talk to the founder of Paper Café in Nairobi and visit an exhibition on Japanese music books at Japan House London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 2024 • 30min
Simon Kuper’s new book on Paris, food titles at Salone del Mobile and the return of ‘Saveur’
We speak with author and journalist Simon Kuper on his new book about Paris, ‘Impossible City – Paris in the Twenty-First Century’. Plus: food titles are invited to a special event at Salone del Mobile, and the return of ‘Saveur’ magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2024 • 31min
‘Fortune’, ‘Secret Stays’ and ‘Twen (1959-1971)’
We speak with ‘Fortune’ executive editor Alex Wood Morton on their editorial expansion in Europe. Plus, Melinda Stevens on her new book with Assouline – ‘Secret Stays: Pioneering Hosts of the New Chic’. And Serge Ricco and Stéphane Darricau on their new book delving into the history of influential German magazine ‘Twen’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2024 • 27min
‘Numéro Switzerland’ debut, food title ‘Picnic’ and a zine on Indonesian cooking
This week we speak with the team behind the recently launched ‘Numéro Switzerland’. Plus: food title ‘Picnic’, which celebrates the London food scene in its latest issue, and also ‘Pedas’ , a zine on Indonesian cooking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2024 • 33min
Maria Fernanda Delmas from ‘Valor Econômico’, Brazil’s main financial daily
This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Maria Fernanda Delmas from Brazil’s financial daily ‘Valor Econômico’. Plus Ricardo Moreno celebrates 10 years of ‘The Summer Hunter’ and the new editor of ‘Bon Appétit’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 2024 • 29min
A Brazilian publishing house, ‘Summit Journal’ and Japan’s stationery awards
We head to São Paulo to speak with Lili Carneiro from Editora Carbono, who publishes titles such as ‘Carbono Uomo’. Plus: the return of legendary climbing magazine ‘Summit Journal’ and the winners of Japan’s stationery awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 9, 2024 • 30min
Desire in print
We explore desire in print with the celebrated magazine ‘Erotic Review’, which is back as an art and literary platform. Plus: Frank Strachan from ‘Crotch Magazine’, a hedonistic title with plenty of sex appeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


