The Stack
For print and publishing lovers. Covering everything from indie magazines to major publications and the evolving world of print media.
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A food title for children, Manderley Press and Sixteen World
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…
Print trends for 2025, Kennedy Vins Bons Vivants and a title on sign-painting
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.
A cool newsstand in London, exhibition spaces in print and Spanish comics
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.
‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’ and ‘In Palma’ celebrates 20 years
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.
A tribute to Oliviero Toscani, ‘hellofrom’ and ‘Dogue’
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.
‘Le Fooding’, ‘Footnote’ and ‘Wonderwhy’
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.
The best of ‘The Stack’ in 2024, part two
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens back at some of the best interviews of the year.
The best of ‘The Stack’ in 2024, part one
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best interviews of the year on ‘The Stack’.
The new Pirelli calendar and ‘Le Monde’ turns 80
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.
The power of print
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.
