The Stack
For print and publishing lovers. Covering everything from indie magazines to major publications and the evolving world of print media.
Latest Episodes
‘Gourmet Traveller’ and ‘Objection’
We speak with Joanna Hunkin from Australian food-and-travel title ‘Gourmet Traveller’. Plus, Emmanuelle Goutal on her interiors title ‘Objection’, each issue of which is dedicated to a different room of a house.
‘M International’ and Gail’s magazine, ‘Companion’
We speak with the editorial director of ‘M Le Magazine du Monde’, Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, on their new English-language edition: ‘M International’. Plus: the team behind British bakery Gail’s new print magazine.
‘The Cut’ in print
We speak with the editor in chief of ‘The Cut’, Lindsay Peoples. The online publication under the umbrella of ‘New York Magazine’ now has its own print edition. We also preview Monocle’s March issue with executive editor Christopher Lord and our annual travel title, ‘The Escapist’.
50 years of ‘Decanter’, Japan’s Stationery Awards and Monocle in Paris
This week on ‘The Stack’ we speak with Amy Wislocki, editor of celebrated wine magazine ‘Decanter’. Plus: the winners of Japan’s Stationery Awards and Monocle’s new café and shop in Paris.
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.
