The Stack
For print and publishing lovers. Covering everything from indie magazines to major publications and the evolving world of print media.
Latest Episodes
‘Condé Nast Traveler’, ‘The Monocle Book of Homes’ and Magculture Live
We meet Divia Thani, global editorial director of ‘Condé Nast Traveler’. Plus: Monocle’s senior editor Nolan Giles introduces ‘The Monocle Book of Homes’ and Jeremy Leslie on his forthcoming event Magculture Live.
‘The Village Voice’, ‘Weekendavisen’ and Jim Bilton
We speak to RC Baker about the return of ‘The Village Voice’ and pay a visit to the award-winning newsroom of Danish broadsheet ‘Weekendavisen’. Plus: media insights from Jim Bilton.
Olimpia Zagnoli, ‘Uppercase’ and Taschen
We speak with Italian illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli, the editor of ‘Uppercase’ magazine. Plus: Taschen’s latest release, ‘Toys: 100 Years of All-American Toy Ads’.
Brad Walls, Daniel Haaksman and ‘Return Trip’
This week on The Stack we speak with aerial photographer Brad Walls, DJ Daniel Haaksman on his new single “Vem” and the editor of travel title ‘Return Trip’ Erin Pehlivan.
Men’s magazines: ‘Fantastic Man’, ‘L’étiquette’ and ‘Decent’
This week on ‘The Stack’ we have a men’s magazine special. We speak with Gert Jonkers from ‘Fantastic Man’; Marc Beaugé on the English-language edition of ‘L’étiquette’; and ‘Decent’, a magazine for men, by women.
‘Variety’ on the Oscars, and the history of ‘Ebony’ magazine
This week we discuss the Oscars with Clayton Davis, film awards editor at ‘Variety’. Plus, Lavaille Lavette talks about her new book, ‘Ebony: Covering Black America’, as the magazine celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Fashion criticism
We look at fashion criticism and its cultural importance with Francesca Granata. Plus: a new book from travel writer Julia Cooke on stewardesses on the iconic Pan American Airways, and Jason Y Lee from Jubilee Media.
‘Bon Appétit’, ‘Paperboy’ and the appeal of crosswords
We speak to Dawn Davis, editor of food title ‘Bon Appétit’. We also meet professional crossword constructor Matt Gaffney and look at a new title that’s all about good news: ‘Paperboy’.
‘The Gentlewoman’, ‘Wonderground’, ‘Neptune’
We speak to the editor in chief of ‘The Gentlewoman’, Penny Martin, about its latest issue featuring actress Scarlett Johansson on the cover. Plus, we look at two brand-new titles, ‘Wonderground’, a biannual title dedicated to nature writing, and Paris-based interior and lifestyle magazine ‘Neptune’.
‘The Monocle Book of Italy’, ‘The Jungle Journal’, ‘Wunderdog’
This week we feature ‘The Monocle Book of Italy’, plus new travel title ‘The Jungle Journal’ and a magazine dedicated to rescue dogs, ‘Wunderdog’.
