Private Eye Private Eye Private Eye is a British fortnightly satirical and current affairs news magazine, founded in 1961. It is published in London and has been edited by Ian Hislop since 1986. The publication is widely recognised for its prominent criticism and lampooning of public figures. It is also known for its in-depth investigative journalism into under-reported scandals and cover-ups. "Private Eye" is Britain's best-selling current affairs magazine, and such is its long-term popularity and impact that many of its recurring in-jokes have entered popular culture. The magazine bucks the trend of declining circulation for print media, having recorded its highest
Scraps (American magazine) Scraps (American magazine) Scraps was an American satirical magazine published annually, initially on December 1 and later on January 1. Started in Boston in 1828 by the erstwhile actor David Claypoole Johnston, it was printed from engraved copper plates and sported four pages of cartoons in each issue. Some issues had alternative titles - such as Trollopania no. 5 for 1834, Fiddle,-D.D. no. 7 Nine numbers of the magazine were published between 1828 and 1849. Johnston was the first American satirical artist to enjoy widespread popular appeal. He was regarded as "the" outstanding caricaturist of New England, and was the