The Phoenix (magazine) The Phoenix (magazine) The Phoenix is an Irish political and current affairs magazine established in 1983. Inspired by the British magazine "Private Eye" it was edited for thirty years by Paddy Prendeville. The publication is generally fortnightly, with a larger annual issue each December. The magazine was launched in January 1983 and is published by Penfield Enterprises Ltd. The magazine was established by John Mulcahy, who remains the owner. It had an ABC-audited circulation of 19,014 for 2004 and 18,268 in 2007. The current editor is Paddy Prendiville, editor since about a year after the magazine was started. The name
Next Magazine (Hong Kong and Taiwan) covers current affairs, political, economic, social and business issues, and entertainment news. It consists of two parts, the first focuses on news and commentary, while the second features entertainment and lifestyle information. Its motto is "Don't put on airs; Just seek the truth" (不扮高深 只求傳真). "Next magazine" Taiwan branch was established in 2001 and its first issue was published on 31 May 2001. With strong TV advertising support, the first issue's print run of 2.75‧10 sold out within a few hours. Although the two magazines have the same structure, Taiwanese "Next magazine" is locally edited and its contents are different