100 episodes

Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper. 

The Stack Monocle Radio

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 35 Ratings

Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper. 

    ‘Essence’, Thambi Magazine Store and ‘The Monocle Companion’

    ‘Essence’, Thambi Magazine Store and ‘The Monocle Companion’

    This week on The Stack we speak with Corey Stokes from ‘Essence’ magazine. Plus: the closure of Singapore’s most beloved newsstand and the latest iteration of ‘The Monocle Companion’.
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    • 26 min
    ‘The World of Interiors’ 500th issue, NY Art Book Fair and ‘France: The Monocle Handbook’

    ‘The World of Interiors’ 500th issue, NY Art Book Fair and ‘France: The Monocle Handbook’

    This week we speak with Emily Tobin, the new editor of ‘The World of Interiors’. Plus we pay a visit to NY’s Art Book Fair and preview our new title, ‘France: The Monocle Handbook’.
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    • 32 min
    Books & Books, ‘Kathimerini English Edition’ and successful South Korean publications

    Books & Books, ‘Kathimerini English Edition’ and successful South Korean publications

    We speak with Mitchell Kaplan, founder of Books & Books, a leading independent bookshop chain based in South Florida. Plus: Tom Ellis, editor in chief of Greece’s ‘Kathimerini English Edition’, and we find out more about South Korean publications ‘Magazine B’ and ‘Magazine F’.
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    • 36 min
    ‘Wildsam Magazine’, Paper Café in Nairobi and Japanese music books

    ‘Wildsam Magazine’, Paper Café in Nairobi and Japanese music books

    We speak with ‘Wildsam Magazine’ editor in chief Taylor Bruce. Plus: we talk to the founder of Paper Café in Nairobi and visit an exhibition on Japanese music books at Japan House London.
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    • 29 min
    Simon Kuper’s new book on Paris, food titles at Salone del Mobile and the return of ‘Saveur’

    Simon Kuper’s new book on Paris, food titles at Salone del Mobile and the return of ‘Saveur’

    We speak with author and journalist Simon Kuper on his new book about Paris, ‘Impossible City – Paris in the Twenty-First Century’. Plus: food titles are invited to a special event at Salone del Mobile, and the return of ‘Saveur’ magazine.
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    • 30 min
    ‘Fortune’, ‘Secret Stays’ and ‘Twen (1959-1971)’

    ‘Fortune’, ‘Secret Stays’ and ‘Twen (1959-1971)’

    We speak with ‘Fortune’ executive editor Alex Wood Morton on their editorial expansion in Europe. Plus, Melinda Stevens on her new book with Assouline – ‘Secret Stays: Pioneering Hosts of the New Chic’. And Serge Ricco and Stéphane Darricau on their new book delving into the history of influential German magazine ‘Twen’.
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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

epopo ,

Inspiring and educational

Love this podcast for all things publishing. Very diverse range of guests and I always learn something.

Editornyc ,

Look forward to it every week!

My absolute favorite podcast. Short, intelligent, colorful, refreshing and international. Must listen for lovers of printed publications and magazine lovers.

hunterk1123 ,

Great addition to the Monocle programming.

Informative and stimulating. A must listen.

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