The Stack
For print and publishing lovers. Covering everything from indie magazines to major publications and the evolving world of print media.
Latest Episodes
Brazil, Hydra and how magazines can partner with brands
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.
Mina Al-Oraibi from ‘The National’, Guillaume Schmidt and David Kane on Patta and fashion-history title ‘Griffé’
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.
Microsoft’s new ‘Signal’ magazine, a special Japan issue of ‘L’étiquette’ and dogs-and-culture title ‘Bâtard’
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.
‘Not a Playbook’, ‘Open Tennis’, ‘The Monocle Companion’ and Harry Nuriev’s latest installation
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’
‘Vittles’ in print, ‘Berlin Review’, a book about Condé Nast and a Lithuanian printing house
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.
Oliver Spencer travel magazine ‘Secret Trips’, plus a decade of ‘Racquet’ and ‘Weinseller Journal’
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’.
Michel Gaubert’s memoir, a Taschen legend, a sauna newsletter and Atlanta’s bookshop wine bar
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.
‘Esquire’, ‘Alphabet’ and ‘Original Traveller’
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.
Yuji Machida, editor in chief of Japanese menswear title ‘Popeye’
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.
Mubi Editions, ‘i-D’ back in print and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’
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’.
