The Stack
For print and publishing lovers. Covering everything from indie magazines to major publications and the evolving world of print media.
Latest Episodes
‘The Spectator’, ‘Deem Journal’, ‘Véhicule’ and ‘The Sunday Times’
This week we look back at the history of ‘The Spectator’, which recently celebrated its 10,000th issue. We also speak to the team behind a new design title, ‘Deem Journal’, Emma Tucker from ‘The Sunday Times’ and to the founder of ‘Véhicule’, an avant garde transportation magazine.
Sharmaine Lovegrove, ‘The Summer Hunter’, Shreeji newsagents
We speak to Sharmaine Lovegrove from Dialogue Books about diversity and her exciting new authors. Plus: we meet Ricardo Moreno from ‘The Summer Hunter’ and London’s Shreeji newsagents is back with a new look.
‘Vanity Fair Italia’, ‘Openhouse’, ‘Lodestars Anthology’
We speak with ‘Vanity Fair Italia’ editor in chief Simone Marchetti. Plus Andrew Trotter from ‘Openhouse’ magazine and Liz Schaffer from travel title ‘Lodestars Anthology’.
The best bookshops in the world
We speak to the author of a new title on the best bookshops around the globe. Plus: author Patrick McGinnis on his new release and two brand-new indie magazines from Canada.
Alexandra Shulman, ‘The Modernist’ & ‘The Maritime Edit’
We speak to the former editor of British ‘Vogue’, Alexandra Shulman, about her new memoir. Plus: the co-founder of ‘The Modernist’ magazine and James Mullinger from ‘The Maritime Edit’
‘Hypebeast’, ‘Good Sport’ and ‘Pools’
We speak to Megan Wray Schertler of ‘Hypebeast’ and Ben Clement from ‘Good Sport’. Plus: Lou Stoppard tells us about her stunning book on the allure of swimming pools.
‘Architectural Digest’, ‘Good Trouble’ and ‘Dog’
This week we speak with Amy Astley, editor in chief of ‘Architectural Digest’, plus Roderick Stanley from ‘Good Trouble’ and Julian Victoria from ‘Dog’ magazine.
In praise of Japanese magazines, climbing, ‘Paradiso’ and David Goldblatt
This week Monocle’s creative director celebrates the design of Japanese magazines. Plus we speak with the first female editor of ‘Climbing’ magazine on her new book ‘Cliffhanger’, we revisit the work of late South African photographer David Goldblatt and leaf through Aussie title ‘Paradiso’.
Print media during coronavirus
Legendary newspaper designer Mario García tells us what lessons the print industry can learn right now. Plus: Christie’s print magazine, photography title ‘Source’ celebrates 100 issues and Monocle’s Jamie Waters on how fashion magazines are faring during the pandemic.
‘Ursula’, Buobooks, Impossible Library
We speak to the editor of ‘Ursula’, an art quarterly from Hauser & Wirth. Plus: a new platform to buy books written in Portuguese and Hamburg’s Impossible Library.
