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The Stack

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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‘Afghan Style’ and ‘Josef’:

We speak with photographer and designer Robert Spangle about his book ‘Afghan Style’, a fashion study of the Afghan man. Plus: Kunigunde Weissenegger and Barbara Elias da Rocha from ‘Josef’, an insider’s travel book to South Tyrol.

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55325 Mar 2023
30 min

‘Afghan Style’ and ‘Josef’: 

We speak with photographer and designer Robert Spangle about his book ‘Afghan Style’, a fashion study of the Afghan man. Plus: Kunigunde Weissenegger and Barbara Elias da Rocha from ‘Josef’, an insider’s travel book to South Tyrol.

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55218 Mar 2023
30 min

‘Sloft’, ‘Journal Safar’ and ‘Cold Cuts’: 

We speak with the team behind the French design title ‘Sloft’, which specialises in smaller spaces. Plus: Markus Hippi travels to Beirut to speak with Hatem Imam from ‘Journal Safar’ and Mohamad Abdouni from ‘Cold Cuts’.

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55111 Mar 2023
30 min

Film special: ‘A Rabbit’s Foot’ and At The Movies : 

This week on ‘The Stack’ we celebrate cinema in all its forms. Charles Finch talks about his new magazine, ‘A Rabbit’s Foot’, which celebrates the power of film. Plus: we visit London gallery At The Movies to talk with owner Liza Tesei about the art of film posters.

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5504 Mar 2023
30 min

‘Vanity Fair’ editor in chief, Radhika Jones: 

This week on The Stack we speak with ‘Vanity Fair’ editor in chief, Radhika Jones, to celebrate the magazine’s 29th annual Hollywood issue. Plus: we visit Paperground bookshop in Madrid.

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54925 Feb 2023
30 min

Jay Fielden on men’s magazines and Debika Ray from ‘Crafts’: 

This week on The Stack we discuss the state of men’s magazines with Jay Fielden, former editor-in-chief of ‘Esquire’, ‘Town & Country’ and ‘Men’s Vogue’. Plus: Debika Ray on the revamped ‘Crafts’ magazine.

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54818 Feb 2023
30 min

‘The Colour Journal’ and ‘MacGuffin’: 

This week we speak with creative director Benjamin Grillon about his publication ‘The Colour Journal’, plus Kirsten Algera and Alix de Massiac of ‘MacGuffin’ magazine chat to us about their new podcast ‘Chains’.

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54711 Feb 2023
30 min

‘It’s A Passion Thing’, ‘Glory’ and ‘Tennis In Photographs’: 

We speak with the team behind Vienna-based magazine ‘It’s A Passion Thing’. Plus: beautiful football title ‘Glory’ and new booklet ‘Tennis In Photographs’.

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5464 Feb 2023
30 min

A print selection : 

This week, we speak to the CEO of Fortune Media, Alan Murray, and Brazilian photographer Gleeson Paulino. Plus: we visit a charming kiosk in Rougemont.

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54528 Jan 2023
30 min

Dian Hanson’s ‘The History of Men’s Magazines’: 

We speak with Taschen’s Sexy Book editor Dian Hanson on her impressive six-volume collection on the history of men’s magazines. Plus the remarkable comeback of printed maps.

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54421 Jan 2023
30 min

‘Dagens Nyheter’, ‘Franchise’ and ‘20 Seconds’: 

We speak with the editor-in-chief of one of Sweden’s leading papers, ‘Dagens Nyheter’. Plus: a magazine where basketball meets art and a title on experimental music and art.

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54314 Jan 2023
30 min

The Monocle Companion and Eurozine: 

This week on The Stack we delve into the second instalment of ‘The Monocle Companion’, which features 50 essays for a brighter future. We also speak with the team behind ‘Eurozine’ about the importance of European cultural journals.

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5427 Jan 2023
34 min

‘Forbes Ukraine’ and ‘Buffalo Zine’: 

This week on The Stack we speak with the team behind ‘Forbes Ukraine’ to find out how the magazine reinvented itself. Plus the latest issue of the always fascinating ‘Buffalo Zine’.

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54131 Dec 2022
30 min

The Best Of - Part 2: 

We feature another selection of the best interviews on The Stack from 2022.

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54024 Dec 2022
30 min

The Best Of – Part 1: 

We look back at the best interviews and reports from The Stack this year.

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53917 Dec 2022
30 min

‘The Number Ones’: 

This week on The Stack, we speak with Tom Breihan, Stereogum’s senior editor and columnist, about his new book, ‘The Number Ones – Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music’. Plus: The River Cafe’s executive chef, Sian Wyn Owen, on the restaurant’s new book, ‘The River Cafe Look Book: Recipes for Kids of All Ages’.

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