The Stack
For print and publishing lovers. Covering everything from indie magazines to major publications and the evolving world of print media.
Latest Episodes
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 behind ‘Like The Wind’, Simon Freeman. Plus: we get muddy with Japanese football magazine ‘Shukyu’.
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 their front pages. Plus: we discuss what role photojournalism plays in shaping our view of major…
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 beautiful travel magazine as we talk to Musotrees editor Kerol Izwan.
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 discuss a research institute in New Zealand that has turned its internal magazine into a beautiful…
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’ on our favourites this week.
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’ stay ahead of industry norms? We sit down with its editor Penny Martin.
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 the “creative revolution” in US advertising. Plus: his work for ‘Esquire’ magazine resulted in no less…
The Indy
At its peak ‘The Independent’ flew off newsstand shelves at a rate of 428,000 copies a day. But 30 years after its launch, with circulation plummeting so far it’s measured only in the tens of thousands of copies, the proud newspaper is set to abandon its print format and opt…
Turning pages in Brazil
Touching down in Brazil, we take a closer look at what makes the country’s voracious readers leaf through their favourite magazines. Plus: as the Olympic Games draw closer, we ask how the nation’s daily newspapers are covering the difficulties the country is facing today.
Lucia van der Post
When we leaf through the pages of the world’s most luxurious publications, what is it about the images and words that captivates and enthralls us? Lucia van der Post joins Tyler Brûlé to reflect on the state of today’s broadsheets and look through the glossy pages of the world’s finest…
