Its margin is terrific. Today, it has more paid subscribers in Britain than one of the most venerable magazines in the world, The Economist. The Week has launched in the USA and is busy becoming a huge success there, as well, under its editor-in-chief, William Falk, though it cost me $50 million to get it to break even. Justin Smith, its general manager, approached a legend in the newspaper business, Sir Harold Evans, who swiftly perceived its potential. Harry is now editor-at-large for The Week in the USA – he was never slow to spot a winner.
