Not Private Eye stock it. During this time Peter Cook led a "raid" on the "Mirror" offices which, according to Ian Hislop, he began by sending a crate of whisky to the people working on "Not Private Eye", guessing that they would prefer not to be doing it. The group then successfully entered the Mirror offices, removed the proof copy of "Not Private Eye", drank champagne in Maxwell's office and were eventually removed by security after they phoned up Maxwell in New York City. The spoof edition largely copied the style of "Private Eye" but attacked its editorial team, including a cover which
The Eye of the World focused on its renunciation. Rand needed to wield his power so he could successfully fight an emerging war with the Dark One. This theme is inimical to Frodo's quest to destroy the ring of Sauron, a source of immense power that also corrupted its wearer. "The Eye of the World" also touched on the theme of messianic deliverance, as the narrative involved the beginning of Rand struggles so he could fulfill his destiny as the Dragon Reborn. The novel also established a dominant feminist theme with the characterization of strong women such as Moiraine and the Two Rivers' Women's Circle,