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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Gentle Rain
How do you inspire the fine folk of your city to dive into the printed page? We flick through Hamburg’s new magazine ‘Gentle Rain’, published by Die Brueder. Plus: we talk to MagCulture’s Jeremy Leslie and preview the Brooklyn Book Festival.
So long summer
We take you on a publishing tour from Hamburg to New York as we chat to some independent magazine makers at this year’s Indiecon. Plus: Nadia Saccardo, co-founder of ‘Pallet’ magazine, tells us why beer runs through the veins of her publication.
Running the numbers
Consumer confidence is a delicate thing but how does it affect the world of print media? From fears of a Brexit hangover to the changing relationship between ad agencies and publishers, Tyler Brûlé runs the industry numbers with Alex Wisch from Bloomberg Intelligence.
The role of the bureau
As the news market evolves some publishers are seeing greener pastures beyond the geography of their traditional readership. Tyler Brûlé discusses the role of the bureau with ‘The New York Times’ London chief Steven Erlanger. Plus: editor Matthias Brügelmann previews a new newspaper from ‘Bild’ that is dedicated entirely to…
Do we still buy the news?
Some say we’re in a post-fact age – but what does that mean for journalism? Along with John Owen, chairman of the Frontline Club, and Juan Señor from Innovation Media Consulting, a firm helping media organisations transition to the digital age, Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé looks at how…
Sporting success
With Rio in full Olympics mode, we take some time out with sportswriter Mihir Bose to discuss how to produce the perfect sporting title. And as the new issue of movie magazine ‘Little White Lies’ hits newsstands, we take a peek inside the western-themed edition with editor David Jenkins.
Sweden and the screen
From the cool and crisp landscapes of Sweden to the dark cinemas of Asia, evoking a sense of place on the page is a delicate art. We talk to the editors of two magazines doing just that: Liz Schaffer from travel title ‘Lodestars Anthology’ and Davide Cazzaro, the man behind…
‘Popeye’ turns 40
Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé joins creative director Richard Spencer Powell and Winkreative’s senior strategist Adam Thompson to browse through the pages of the special 40th-anniversary edition of ‘Popeye’ magazine.
Positive thinking
We meet the editor of ‘Positive’ magazine Giacomo Cosua, hear from Monocle correspondent Tom Burges Watson on the new kiosks in Paris and speak to Angharad Lewis, author of a new book on how to publish a magazine.
A magazine about magazines
On this week’s episode of ‘The Stack’ we sit down with Steven Gregor, editor of ‘Gym Class’ – a magazine about magazines. Plus: a Belgian publication dedicated to raising the country’s spirits after recent difficult times.
