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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Making covers pop
From Byron Bay to London’s Paddington, we’ve assembled a healthy line-up of some of today’s – and yesterday’s – best magazines from across the globe as we delve into the nitty gritty of eye-popping…
How to present print
On this week’s Stack we speak with Alex Wisch from Bloomberg Intelligence about the latest numbers in the industry and get updates from the European press with Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé.
Sprinting into spring
Strap on your running shoes for our spring-fitness special. Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé meets the editors of some of today’s most beautiful running titles, including ‘Meter’ magazine’s Andy Waterman and the man…
The role of the photojournalist
As the Belgian press reflects upon the horrific events that took place in Brussels this week, we talk to photojournalist Zed Nelson and browse the various ways the local press captured the situation on…
Travelling elephant
Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé sits down with Marc Valli, editor of art culture magazine Elephant and we find out how an idea for sharing holiday photos spawned what might be Malaysia’s most…
Ideas driving print
Six of the most terrifying words in the publishing industry: “I want to start a magazine”. We look at some independent titles that did just that, driven purely by their own ideas. Plus: we…
Magazines today
Magazine publisher and co-host of Australia’s ‘Today’ programme, Lisa Wilkinson talks to Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé about the current state of the magazine field. Plus: progressive title ‘Girls Like Us’ and Jeremy Leslie of ‘MagCulture’…
Style and politics
From antagonistic posters and bumper stickers to campaign logos, we analyse the role of print in politics with the agency behind Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau’s election. Plus: how does fashion journal ‘The Gentlewoman’…
The original ad man
One of the legends of his field, George Lois is often considered the original “Mad Man”. He’s credited with developing the political brand of Robert Kennedy and helping to spearhead what became known as…
