I'm sorry to hear that it's closing down, hearing this for the first time. I get why you're moving on.
Overall, I think there is still an opportunity for a "best of HN" publication, and I would probably subscribe if it wasn't too expensive. I just think it would have to be an entirely online-based format, maybe with an optional PDF, but certainly not something that needs a dead tree version.
I've been running Hacker Newsletter (http://hackernewsletter.com), a weekly best of HN, for the last 5+ years if that helps any.
That said, Lim Cheng Soon really put in some effort to make the print magazine really nice. I'm not a magazine type person, but loved getting them as they were really well made and a nice way to step away from a screen. I've had a chance to work with him over the years and I know whatever he does next will have just as much heart poured into it... I wish him the best!
I'm a subscriber, and even though most of the time I am up-to-date with the site (read: I'm a hardcore procrastinator), I still often miss an interesting article and only discover it later thanks to your e-mails. Thank you for all your good work, and please keep doing it! :).
Overall, I think there is still an opportunity for a "best of HN" publication, and I would probably subscribe if it wasn't too expensive. I just think it would have to be an entirely online-based format, maybe with an optional PDF, but certainly not something that needs a dead tree version.