The Press: Success Without Strings

The most influential magazine on the Continent today is a sleekly handsome French monthly. Its name: Réaltiés. Although only ten years old, Réaltiés has built the biggest subscription circulation (191,500) of any magazine in France. In sharp contrast to many French publications, which dutifully echo the views of whichever political party may buy or back them, Réaltiés is financially and politically independent, has nothing to sell but honest reporting. "We have never had to ask for outside support," said Réaltiés Editor Alfred Max last week. "As a result, we can print what we...

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