The Stack

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

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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’.

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‘Beauty Papers’, ‘The Island’ and the complete visual record of the Pet Shop Boys

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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’.

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The art of political puppetry with Gzero’s ‘Puppet Regime’ and new title ‘Now Voyager’

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Gzero Media founder, Ian Bremmer, and the force behind its satirical ‘Puppet Regime’, Alex Kliment. Then: Hélène Werner and Nicolas Stavros Niarchos on ‘Now Voyager’, their new title for longform reporting.

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

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:13:43 +0000

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’.

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

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:15:51 +0000

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’.

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A magazine about artists in New York’s service industry, a cliché-avoidant travel title and a platform for listening culture

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:03:02 +0000

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’.

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The enduring appeal of ‘Popeye’ magazine, culture title ‘Get Familiar’ and family memoir ‘Ausländer’

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:06:04 +0000

We speak with Michael Moritz about local journalism and his family memoir ‘Ausländer’. Plus: we consider the enduring appeal of ‘Popeye’ magazine and Dutch hip-hop title ‘Get Familiar’.

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‘A Rabbit’s Foot’, ‘Arch+’ and ‘Sanayi313 Paper’

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Chris Cotonou from film publication A Rabbit’s Foot. Plus: Anh-Linh Ngo from German architecture and urbanism title Arch+ on going bilingual. And: Sidni Karavil on Turkish title Sanayi313 Paper’s 10th anniversary.

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Martina Mondadori from ‘Cabana’, Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ and Stephanie Madewell from ‘Heartbeat’

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:07:46 +0000

We speak with Martina Mondadori, founder and editor in chief of ‘Cabana’. Plus: Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ on the new issue celebrating Italian-American cuisine and Stephanie Madewell on ‘Heartbeat’, a new title exploring the emotion of sound.

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A new era for ‘Pitchfork’, ‘Monkey: New Writing from Japan’ and the launch of ‘The Mortar’

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Mano Sundaresan, head of editorial content for ‘Pitchfork’. Plus the team behind ‘Monkey: New Writing from Japan’ and Steven Watson from Stack Magazines launches ‘The Mortar’.

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The relaunch of ‘Roads & Kingdoms’, new Parisian literary journal ‘Souvenir’ and psychedelic art and literature mag ‘Elastic’

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:51:06 +0000

We speak with ‘Roads & Kingdoms’ co-founder Nathan Thornburgh. Plus: in conversation with the founders of ‘Souvenir’, Augusta Sagnelli and Kyle Berlin, and Hillary Brenhouse from ‘Elastic’, a magazine dedicated to psychedelic art and literature.

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‘Vogue Italia’ celebrates Valentino and ‘A Night at Davé’, a book of Polaroids from the legendary Parisian restaurant

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:03:40 +0000

We speak with Francesca Ragazzi, head of editorial content for Vogue Italia. Plus: we hear from famed restaurateur Davé in his new book, ‘A Night at Davé’, featuring Polaroids from his legendary Parisian restaurant.

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‘Cultured at Home’, the new spin-off title from ‘Cultured’, plus ‘Playground’ and fresh Swiss title ‘Akut’

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:27:01 +0000

We speak with Cultured founder and editor in chief Sarah G Harrelson on new spin-off title Cultured at Home and guest editor Alexandra Cunningham Cameron. Plus: Playground’s Austė Skrupskytė Cullbrand and Akut’s Leila Alder.

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‘GQ France’, 15 years of ‘Delayed Gratification’ and new Australian title ‘The Story’

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We celebrate 15 years of Delayed Gratification with Rob Orchard. Plus: Chris Harrigan of new Australian title The Story and speak with the head of editorial content for GQ France, Claire Hazan.

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The best of The Stack, part 2

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We select the best interviews from The Stack in 2025.

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The best of The Stack

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A special episode featuring highlights from The Stack in 2025.

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Paris special: ‘Holiday’, ‘Les Inrockuptibles’ and ‘Voyage Voyage’

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Paris special: We speak to art director Franck Durand from Holiday and the new Holiday Interiors and Gardens. Plus: Les Inrockuptibles editor-in-chief Carole Boinet and Voyage Voyage founders Evane Haziza-Bonnamour and Fabien Guyon.

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Sarah Harris from ‘72’, the Outdoor Recreation Archive and ‘Serviette’

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Sarah Harris, editorial director of ‘72’ magazine; Chase Anderson, co-creator of the Outdoor Recreation Archive at Utah State University; and Max Meighen, publisher of food title ‘Serviette’.

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‘Esquire UK’ refresh, a celebration of miniature books and ‘The Sartorialist Milano’

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with ‘Esquire UK’ editor in chief Teo van den Broeke about the title’s refresh. Plus: a celebration of miniature books with Veronica Ditting and Dal Chodha. Then: Scott Schuman’s ‘The Sartorialist Milano’.

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‘Garden & Gun’ new weddings title, a celebration of optimism with ‘Beau’ and new food mag ‘Toothsome’

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Dave Dibenedetto from ‘Garden & Gun’ about its new wedding title ‘G&G Weddings’. Plus: Charlotte Roudaut from ‘Beau’ magazine. Then: DK Woon and Ashley Yun from new food title ‘Toothsome’.

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The return of ‘Love’ magazine, life on the road with ‘Advanture’ and Norway’s ‘Kapital’

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Juan Costa Paz and Nordine Benotmane on the return of Love magazine. Plus: Alex Brown from Advanture and Claudia Sandor from leading Norwegian business title Kapital.

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‘Latim Love’, ‘Marie Claire’, ‘A Magazine Curated By’ and the people shaping media

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Bruna Castro from ‘Latim Love’, a new magazine dedicated to Latin America. Plus: Nikki Ogunnaike, editor in chief of Marie Claire US, Blake Abbie from ‘A Magazine Curated By’ and Jim Bilton on the people shaping the media today.

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A decade of MagCulture, ‘The World of Interiors’ mini issue, ‘Field Mag’ in print and an ode to T-Site

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We celebrate 10 years of MagCulture with Jeremy Leslie; Emily Tobin from ‘The World of Interiors’; Graham Hiemstra from ‘Field Mag’; and why T-Site in Tokyo is an example to be followed when it comes to bookshops.

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‘M International’: When a French legacy title publishes in English, plus the launch of ‘Equator’

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0000

We speak with Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, editorial director of ‘M Le magazine du Monde’ on the third issue of ‘M International’. Plus: Gavin Jacobson and Samanth Subramanian from the newly released ‘Equator’, a title taking a less Anglophone West-centric look at the world.

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London’s media moment, Nick Shelton from ‘Broadsheet’ and ‘John Simons: Since 1955’

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs on London’s media moment, plus a conversation with Nick Shelton from ‘Broadsheet’ and a celebration of 70 years of John Simons in ‘John Simons: Since 1955’

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The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, and the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, on his recent changes to the paper, plus Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory.

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Ruthie Rogers’ lemon book with Ed Ruscha, St John at the bookshop and ‘Popeye’ in English

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with The River Cafe's Ruthie Rogers on her book ‘Squeeze Me’. Plus: W David Marx on the English edition of ‘Popeye’ and Trevor Gulliver on St John at the London Review Bookshop.

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A visit to ‘Público’ newsroom, ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’ and ‘AD at Home’

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We visit the ‘Público’ newsroom to speak with editor Sónia Sapage. Plus: AD’s Amy Astley on new book ‘AD at Home’ and a preview of ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’.

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‘Italy Segreta’ and ‘The Fence’

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:57:02 +0000

We speak with Marina Serena Cacciapuoti and Cesare Achille Cacciapuoti from ‘Italy Segreta’, a publication about all things Italy. Plus: Kieran Morris from witty British magazine ‘The Fence’.

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‘Mountain Gazette’, Mag to Mag highlights, ‘Manera Benelux’ and Sälä

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:55:31 +0000

We speak with the editor and owner of ‘Mountain Gazette’. Plus: Monocle’s Ed Stocker picks his highlights from Mag to Mag in Milan; ‘Manera’ launches a Benelux edition; and Finnish design title ‘Sälä’.

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A magazine about chairs, the art of set design and a celebration of music journalism

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with the editor of ‘Magazine C’, a title celebrating iconic chairs. Plus, Piers Hanmer talks set design in his book ‘Distracted by Fashion’, and ‘No Way Back’, a magazine celebrating music journalism.

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Lauren Sherman from Puck on US ‘Vogue’, ‘Saunter Magazine’ from Yakushima and Newspaper Club

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:05:07 +0000

Fashion journalist Lauren Sherman from Puck on US Vogue’s new head of editorial. Plus: the founding editor of ‘Saunter Magazine’, a title from Yakushima, Japan, and a look at the Newspaper Club.

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NY special: Sarah Ball from ‘WSJ. Magazine’, a new mecca for print and the Case Sensitive conference

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Sarah Ball, editor in chief of ‘WSJ. Magazine’. Plus: the founders of Library180, Nikki Igol and Steven Chaiken, and we preview Case Sensitive, a conference on the future of print.

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An interview with legendary photographer Bruce Weber. Plus: the team behind ‘Offal’

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with legendary photographer Bruce Weber on his new publication with Taschen, ‘My Education’. Plus: Roderick Stanley and Mark Blacklock from the print-audio title ‘Offal’.

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Coffee-culture title ‘Standart’, new Italian architecture publication ‘About’ and a preview of Indiecon

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 09:04:51 +0000

We speak with Michal Molcan and Luke Adams from the coffee title ‘Standart’. Plus: Giulia Ricci from new Italian architecture publication ‘About’ and Nina Prader previews independent publishing festival Indiecon.

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Papier founder Taymoor Atighetchi, Charles Emmerson from ‘Translator’ and James Mullinger of ‘Edit’ magazine

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Taymoor Atighetchi, founder of global stationery brand Papier. Plus: Charles Emmerson of new magazine ‘Translator’ and James Mullinger from ‘Edit’ magazine.

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Brazil, Hydra and how magazines can partner with brands

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:01:18 +0000

James Laffar and Megan Wray Schertler from In Real Life Media. Plus: Josh Hickey and Filip Niedenthal on ‘The Journal of the Hydra Book Club’, and the founder of ‘The Summer Hunter’, Ricardo Moreno.

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Mina Al-Oraibi from ‘The National’, Guillaume Schmidt and David Kane on Patta and fashion-history title ‘Griffé’

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:59:23 +0000

We speak with the editor in chief of UAE newspaper ‘The National’. Plus: the team behind streetwear brand Patta on its magazine and ‘Griffé’, a fashion title looking at the history of luxury houses.

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Microsoft’s new ‘Signal’ magazine, a special Japan issue of ‘L’étiquette’ and dogs-and-culture title ‘Bâtard’

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:04:27 +0000

We hear from Microsoft’s Steve Clayton about the company’s new magazine, ‘Signal’. Plus: Marc Beaugé from ‘L’étiquette’ on its Japan special issue and the co-founder of ‘Bâtard’, a French title on dogs and culture.

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‘Not a Playbook’, ‘Open Tennis’, ‘The Monocle Companion’ and Harry Nuriev’s latest installation

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:39:18 +0000

We speak with WeTransfer’s co-founder Damian Bradfield about his new book. Then: David Shaftel from ‘Open Tennis’, Harry Nuriev’s installation celebrating 25 years of 032c and Telekom Electronic Beats. Plus: ‘The Monocle Companion’

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‘Vittles’ in print, ‘Berlin Review’, a book about Condé Nast and a Lithuanian printing house

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Michael M Grynbaum, author of ‘Empire of the Elite’, which looks at the history of Condé Nast. Plus: ‘Vittles’ first print publication, a literary title from Berlin and Lithuanian printing house Kopa.

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Oliver Spencer travel magazine ‘Secret Trips’, plus a decade of ‘Racquet’ and ‘Weinseller Journal’

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:46:48 +0000

We speak with menswear designer Oliver Spencer about his new travel publication, ‘Secret Trips’. Plus: we celebrate a decade of tennis title ‘Racquet’ and wine publication ‘Weinseller Journal’.

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Michel Gaubert’s memoir, a Taschen legend, a sauna newsletter and Atlanta’s bookshop wine bar

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We hear from iconic sound designer Michel Gaubert about his memoir Remixed. Plus: Jim Heimann from Taschen, a newsletter about saunas and the couple behind Atlanta’s Lucian Books and Wine.

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‘Esquire’, ‘Alphabet’ and ‘Original Traveller’

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Michael Sebastian, editor in chief of ‘Esquire’. Plus: Donatien Grau and Thomas Lenthal from ‘Alphabet’. And: Tom Barber from Original Travel on its print title.

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Yuji Machida, editor in chief of Japanese menswear title ‘Popeye’

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:59:59 +0000

This week we speak with the editor in chief of influential Japanese menswear title Popeye. Plus: we hear from Jamila Robinson and Joseph Hernandez from Bon Appétit, and an independent publishing house from Romania.

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Mubi Editions, ‘i-D’ back in print and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’

Sat, 31 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Thom Bettridge, editor in chief of ‘i-D’, on its return to print. Plus: the launch of Mubi Editions, a publishing arm from the streaming platform, and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’.

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

Sat, 24 May 2025 06:41:22 +0000

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.

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‘Neptune Papers’, a Springsteen special and Exact Editions

Sat, 17 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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

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Stellene Volandes from ‘Town & Country’ and ‘Elle Decor’. Plus Paul Benney from ‘Disco Pogo’

Sat, 10 May 2025 08:59:44 +0000

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’.

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‘The Aficionados’, ‘Catnip’, ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ and Najwa Shihab

Sat, 03 May 2025 08:53:05 +0000

We speak with Iain Ainsworth, founder of ‘The Aficionados’. Plus: Anja Charbonneau on her cat magazine ‘Catnip’, ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ annual Hot List and an interview with Indonesian news anchor Najwa Shihab.

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Lala Books, Climax Books, Good Company Books and ‘Zeit Kunst’

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We hear from Lala Books, Climax Books and Good Company Books. Plus, we review the new ‘Die Zeit’ supplement ‘Zeit Kunst’.

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20 years of ‘Fantastic Man’, ‘Empire’ celebrates ‘Jaws’ and print loves the dire wolf

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:09:11 +0000

We’re celebrating two decades of menswear title ‘Fantastic Man’ with its co-founder and editor in chief, Gert Jonkers. Plus: the film magazine ‘Empire’ on ‘Jaws’ and we talk to the man who brought back the dire wolf about the importance of slow journalism for science.

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Bianca Saunders’s new zine, ‘Like The Wind’ and Monocle’s Salone del Mobile newspaper

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:53:35 +0000

We speak with Simon Freeman, editor in chief of running title ‘Like The Wind’, about his plans for 2025 and partnerships ahead of the Boston Marathon. Then: fashion designer Bianca Saunders on her new zine, ‘38 Love Lane’, which explores her Jamaican heritage. Plus: Monocle’s associate editor, Grace Charlton, on our annual Salone del Mobile newspaper.

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‘Never Too Small’ and ‘New Mountain Magazine’

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:12:45 +0000

We speak with the team behind ‘Never Too Small’, who turned a successful video channel into a magazine about small spaces. Plus: a new title for all the outdoor lovers – ‘New Mountain Magazine’.

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‘The Kyiv Independent’ in print, the week at ‘The Atlantic’ and a Polish title partners with InPost

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:49:41 +0000

A bumper edition of ‘The Stack’. We look at ‘The Power Within’, the first print magazine from ‘The Kyiv Independent’. Then: we speak with David A Graham from ‘The Atlantic’ on how its editor in chief was mistakenly sent war plans by the US government. And: we hear how Poland’s oldest weekly-news magazine ‘Tygodnik Powszechny’ is partnering with logistics company InPost to improve its distribution. Plus: we meet vintage-magazine collector Andrew Bishop.

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Forbes House Madrid and the ‘FT Weekend Magazine’ revamps its food-and-drink coverage

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with the founder of Spainmedia, Andrés Rodríguez, on its partnership with Forbes for the brand’s first members club, Forbes House Madrid. Then we discuss the revamped food-and-drink coverage at ‘FT Weekend Magazine’ with Harriet Fitch Little.

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‘Gourmet Traveller’ and ‘Objection’

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 09:57:26 +0000

We speak with Joanna Hunkin from Australian food-and-travel title ‘Gourmet Traveller’. Plus, Emmanuelle Goutal on her interiors title ‘Objection’, each issue of which is dedicated to a different room of a house.

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‘M International’ and Gail’s magazine, ‘Companion’

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 09:50:31 +0000

We speak with the editorial director of ‘M Le Magazine du Monde’, Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, on their new English-language edition: ‘M International’. Plus: the team behind British bakery Gail’s new print magazine.

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‘The Cut’ in print

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with the editor in chief of ‘The Cut’, Lindsay Peoples. The online publication under the umbrella of ‘New York Magazine’ now has its own print edition. We also preview Monocle’s March issue with executive editor Christopher Lord and our annual travel title, ‘The Escapist’.

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50 years of ‘Decanter’, Japan’s Stationery Awards and Monocle in Paris

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Amy Wislocki, editor of celebrated wine magazine ‘Decanter’. Plus: the winners of Japan’s Stationery Awards and Monocle’s new café and shop in Paris.

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A food title for children, Manderley Press and Sixteen World

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Cathy Olmedillas, founder of independent children’s publishing house Studio Anorak, about the company’s new food title for kids, ‘Chew’. Plus: Rebeka Russell from Manderley Press, a publisher dedicated to out-of-print books inspired by houses and places. And: Xavier Encinas from Sixteen World, a platform and magazine celebrating the power of photography

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Print trends for 2025, Kennedy Vins Bons Vivants and a title on sign-painting

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Steve Watson from Stack about print trends in 2025 and the popularity of titles dealing with sex and relationships. Also on the programme: we chat with Chris Kontos from ‘Kennedy’ magazine on his new wine bar in Athens and the world’s only publication about sign-painting.

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A cool newsstand in London, exhibition spaces in print and Spanish comics

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week on ‘The Stack’ we visit Shreeji News and Magazines on London’s Chiltern Street. Then: we discuss ‘Pina’, a magazine that works as an exhibition space in the form of a print title. Plus: we finally discover why the Spanish are so good at comic books.

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‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’ and ‘In Palma’ celebrates 20 years

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:58:22 +0000

We take you to sunnier climes in this week’s edition of ‘The Stack’. We look at ‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’ with its editor, Chiara Rimella. Plus: we discuss ‘In Palma’ with its editor, Iván Terrasa, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary with the release of a book.

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A tribute to Oliviero Toscani, ‘hellofrom’ and ‘Dogue’

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We pay tribute to legendary Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani. Plus: the team behind ‘hellofrom’ on their city guides and kiosks. Then: ‘Dogue’ magazine, a fashion and lifestyle publication for dogs.

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‘Le Fooding’, ‘Footnote’ and ‘Wonderwhy’

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we speak with Christine Doublet from French food guide ‘Le Fooding’. Plus two new magazines, ‘Footnote’ by Alex Hunting and ‘Wonderwhy’ by Hana Irena.

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The best of ‘The Stack’ in 2024, part two

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens back at some of the best interviews of the year.

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The best of ‘The Stack’ in 2024, part one

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best interviews of the year on ‘The Stack’.

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The new Pirelli calendar and ‘Le Monde’ turns 80

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000

We speak with photographer Ethan James Green about bringing sensuality back to the 2025 edition of the iconic Pirelli calendar. We also celebrate 80 years of France’s leading daily, ‘Le Monde’, speaking with its president and publisher, Louis Dreyfus.

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The power of print

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:09:22 +0000

We speak with Simon Lovermann, founder and artistic director of ‘Der Greif’ magazine. Then: Megan Wray Schertler from ‘Weröld Archive’ on how to run magazines. Plus: Sam Cochran from ‘AD’ reveals the AD100 list of the best designers.

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A New York cinema turns to print, Tyler Mitchell and Magculture’s year in magazines

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week we look at ‘The Metrograph’, a new print title from celebrated New York cinema Metrograph. Plus photographer Tyler Mitchell on his award-winning work and Jeremy Leslie from Magculture reviews the year in magazines.

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The Leading Hotels of the World book series and Brazilian publisher, Afluente

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We speak with Spencer Bailey, in charge of the five-volume ‘The Leading Hotels Book Series’ celebrating luxury in global hospitality. Plus we discuss the success of Brazilian publishing house, Afluente, with Julius Wiedemann.

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A celebration of ‘10 Magazine’ with Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Monocle’s fashion director Natalie Theodosi talks with Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou from ‘10 Magazine’ about her successful career in fashion media.

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Monocle in Dubai, The Stack x The Menu and a magazine about breakfasts

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:02:35 +0000

We head to the UAE to talk about ‘The Monocle 100: Dubai’. Plus: ‘The Stack’ collaborates with ‘The Menu’ to talk about the boom in food magazines and we flick through ‘Morgenmete’, a title dedicated to breakfasts.

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The first issue of ‘Harper’s Bazaar Intérieurs’ and a media company for insiders

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:20:06 +0000

We speak with Isis-Colombe Combréas, founder of ‘Milk Magazine’ and ‘Milk Decoration’, and also editor in chief of the newly released ‘Harper’s Bazaar Interieurs’. We also speak media and US elections with Dylan Byers, founding partner and senior correspondent at ‘Puck’.

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The redesign of Brazil’s largest daily, plus a new magazine on transport

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:00:53 +0000

This week we speak with Sérgio Dávila, editor in chief of Brazil’s largest daily newspaper, ‘Folha de São Paulo’, on the paper’s redesign and its coverage of the US election. Plus: ‘Vehicle’, a new magazine with a fresh approach to transportation.

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A photography special

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Ghislain Pascal from The Little Black Gallery about the opening of Boys! Boys! Boys! Gallery Café, a new cultural hub for queer and gay fine-art photography. Plus: we discuss the art of wildlife pictures with the winners of the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

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Open season for new magazines

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:59:23 +0000

This week on ‘The Stack’ we feature two new magazines. The first is ‘AFM’, a new title on sex and relationships published by dating app Feeld. Plus: ‘Open Tennis’, a new publication by David Shaftel.

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Print expansion

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:53:57 +0000

This week on The Stack, Rob Orchard from ‘Delayed Gratification’ tells us about design changes in his magazine and their new book ‘Misc: A compendium of delightfully random facts’. Plus: ‘Condé Nast Traveller’ expands to Germany.

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A leading Hungarian media group and a decade of ‘Design Anthology’

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Zoltan Varga, CEO and chairman of Central Media, one of the biggest media groups in Hungary. Plus: ‘Design Anthology’ celebrates a decade with new editors in chief Simone Schultz and Jeremy Smart.

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Kiosk culture

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 08:59:34 +0000

This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Arman Naféei on his new kiosk at the heart of Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard, Kiosk-o-thèque, a clever mix of gallery, bookshop and podcast studio. Plus: how can a food magazine cover the upcoming US elections? Jamila Robinson from ‘Bon Appétit’ tells us how.

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‘Reporters’, ‘Near+Far’ and ‘La Septième Obsession’

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:49:41 +0000

This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with the team behind ‘Reporters’ magazine, a literary reportage publication from Ukraine. Plus a new travel title based in Dubai and French cinema publication ‘La Septième Obsession’

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Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of ‘The Wall Street Journal’

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of ‘The Wall Street Journal’. Plus: Joshua Glass, founder of ‘Family Style’ magazine.

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‘Foreign Affairs’ and ‘Monochromator’

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:00:09 +0000

This week on ‘The Stack’, Monocle’s Andrew Mueller speaks with Justin Vogt, the executive editor of ‘Foreign Affairs’ magazine, which since its launch in 1922 has published essays by presidents, generals and ambassadors. And Monocle’s Anita Riotta talks to Alex Heeyeon Kil, editor in chief of the new title ‘Monochromator’, which investigates the political layers of our entertainment culture.

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The art of film posters, Venice Film Festival and ‘Playground’ magazine

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

We discuss the art of the film poster with Tony Nourmand, editor and publisher of ‘1001 Movie Posters: Designs of the Times’. We also check in with film critic Karen Krizanovich about how the press is paying close attention to the Venice Film Festival this year and celebrate Stockholm and Vilnius-based ‘Playground’ magazine.

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Monocle’s creative director, Indiecon 2024 and mid-century modern delights

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 09:51:44 +0000

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’.

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Richard Turley on the redesign of ‘Rolling Stone’ and his work at ‘Interview’

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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‘Italy Segreta’, ‘M Le magazine du Monde’, ‘BSKT’ and the Olympic Broadcasting Services

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 09:05:19 +0000

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.

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Creative director Yorgo Tloupas and KK Obi from ‘Boy.Brother.Friend’

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:59:55 +0000

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’.

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French magazines, ‘Fanfaretti’ and ‘No One’

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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’.

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The appeal of Japanese magazines, ‘Tempura’ and ‘Little Joe’

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:49:30 +0000

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’.

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‘Manera’ in Mexico, ‘The Journal of the Hydra Book Club’ and ‘The Warp of Time’

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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Talking print with Caitlin Thompson, Steph Chung, Veronica Ditting and Jeremy Leslie

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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Roman Coppola and Johan Chiaramonte on their new magazine ‘Enthousiasmos’

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 09:03:56 +0000

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.

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Emanuele Farneti on ‘la Repubblica’ new men’s title ‘U’

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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’.

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A new title from Tokyo, a magazine shop, essays in music and ‘The Gourmand’s Lemon’

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with David Lane about his new book with Taschen, ‘The Gourmand’s Lemon’. Then: ‘Troublemakers’, a new title from Tokyo that tells the stories of misfits, and beautiful essays in music on ‘You Spin Me Round’. Plus: Do You Read Me, the Berlin magazine shop we love.

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Ramdane Touhami’s new magazine ‘Useless Fighters’ and photographer François Prost’s ‘After Party’

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week we speak with French-Moroccan creative director, entrepreneur and publisher Ramdane Touhami about his new magazine ‘Useless Fighters’ on the cultural and political importance of mountains. Plus: photographer François Prost on his new photo book ‘After Party’, which captures images from French discotheques in broad daylight.

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Hotel stationery, street photography and Mudec’s magazine

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week we speak with artist Michael McGregor about his book, ‘Room Service’, featuring his drawings on hotel stationery. Plus, we leaf through a magazine dedicated to street photography and Milan’s Mudec museum launches its latest biannual title.

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‘Garden & Gun’, ‘Americas Quarterly’ and ‘Lodestars Anthology’

Sat, 25 May 2024 09:53:36 +0000

This week on ‘The Stack’, we speak with the editor in chief of ‘Garden & Gun’, a magazine celebrating the American South. We also discuss the Mexican elections with Brian Winter from ‘Americas Quarterly’ and talk to Liz Schaffer from ‘Lodestars Anthology’ about the publication’s new book, ‘Slow Travel Britain’.

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The art of interviewing, a magazine about passion and Monocle x Gucci

Sat, 18 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week we speak to David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro about their new weekly series from ‘The New York Times’ called ‘The Interview’. We also speak to Sandra Reichl and Karin Novozamsky from the Austrian title ‘A Passion Thing’. And we find out more about the Monocle x Gucci collaboration.

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