Playboy (USA) Year 1986 Magazine Back Issues
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Playboy Feb 1986
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Playboy February 1986 Features
Covergirl Cherie Witter (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Julie McCullough photographed by Arny Freytag
Lips: Portals Of Desire
Michael Douglas Interview
Can Sex Survive Aids?
Scientific Principles Of The Party Tape | |
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Playboy Mar 1986
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Playboy March 1986 Features
Covergirl Sally Field (Not Nude) photographed by Mario Casilli
Playmate of the Month is Kim Morris photographed by Ken Marcus & Stephen Wayda
The Devil is Real by George V. Higgins
Lady D.J.s Fast-Talking, Hot-Looking, Tuen Them In!
How To Kiss A Girl
A Valentine To Bunnies: Can Jack Kemp Outplay Bill Bradley? Men, Money And Dartmouth | |
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Playboy Apr 1986
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Playboy April 1986 Features
Covergirl Shannon Tweed (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Teri Weigel photographed by Richard Fegley
Victoria Sellers: Peter's Daughter Is A Photographic Chip Off The Old Block
Linda Ellerbee On Life Inside The Tube
"Fatal Vision" Revisited
Stallone VS. Springsteen! Which One's The Working-Class Hero? | |
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Playboy May 1986
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Playboy May 1986 Features
Covergirl Kathleen Turner (Not Nude) photographed by Tom Staebler and Francesco Scavullo
Playmate of the Month is Christine Richters photographed by Arny Freytag
Little Pleasures by Robert Billings
Four-Alarm Pictorial! Woman Fire Fighter
Playboy's Reporter Scoops The Press! Ron Reagan At The Summit
The Year In Movies | |
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Playboy Jun 1986
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Playboy June 1986 Features
Covergirl & Playmate of the Year Kathy Shower (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Rebecca Ferrati photographed by Stephen Wayda
AIDS Update: Myths and Realities
Robin Leach Explained
Dynasty Star Linda Evans Nude
The Secrets Of Easily Orgasmic Women | |
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Playboy Jul 1986
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Playboy July 1986 Features
Covergirl Carrie Leigh (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Lynne Austin photographed by Stephen Wayda
Arthur C. Clarke On Sex, Sci-Fi And The Shuttle
20 Questions: Hollywood's Top Gun Tom Cruise
Carrie Leigh: The First Lady Of The Playboy Mansion
Henry Miller's Last Flame, Brenda Venus | |
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Playboy Aug 1986
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Playboy August 1986 Features
Covergirl Lillian Muller (a.k.a. Yuliis Ruval) (Nude) photographed by Richard Fegley
Playmate of the Month is Ava Fabian photographed by Arny Freytag and Richard Fegley
Inside the Meese Commission by Robert Scheer
Stallone's Leading Lady, Brigitte Nielsen, Nude
The New Hype: Business Guys As Heroes
20 Questions: Sigourney Weaver | |
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Playboy Sep 1986
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Playboy September 1986 Features
Covergirl Julie McCullough (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Rebekka Armstrong photographed by Stephen Wayda
The VCR Date: Why The Best Night Out Is A Night In
Farmers' Daughters: Born (And Bred) In The U.S.A.
Chicago Cubs' Ball Girl Marla Collins
Interview: Reporter Carl Bernstein From Watergate To Heartburn | |
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Playboy Oct 1986
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Playboy October 1986 Features
Covergirl Sharon Kaye (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Katherine Hushaw photographed by Stephen Wayda
Women Of The Ivy League '86
Phil Collins Interview
Terrorism, By Senator Alan J. Dixon
Jim McMahon 20 Questions | |
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Playboy Nov 1986
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Playboy November 1986 Features
Covergirl Devin De Vasquez (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Donna Edmondson photographed by Arny Freytag and Stephen Wayda
Star Search Winner Devin De Vasquez
Mano A Mano: The Toughest Match-Ups In The N.F.L.
Can She Talk? A Snappy Interview With Joan Rivers
Music '87: Be Sure To Vote In Playboy's Biggest Poll Ever | |
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The first issue, published in December 1953, did not carry a date, as Hugh Hefner was unsure whether there would be a second issue. The first centerfold was Marilyn Monroe, although the picture used had originally been taken for a calendar, rather than for Playboy. The first issue was an immediate sensation; it sold out within a matter of weeks. Known circulation was 53,991 (Source: Playboy Collector's Association Playboy Magazine Price Guide). The cover price was 50¢. Copies of the first issue in Mint to Near Mint condition fetched over $8,000 in 2007.
The famous logo, depicting the stylized profile of a rabbit wearing a tuxedo bow tie, was designed by art designer Art Paul for the magazine's second issue and has appeared on every issue since; a running joke in the magazine involves hiding the logo somewhere in the cover art or photograph. Hefner said that he chose the rabbit as a mascot for its "humorous sexual connotation", and because the image was "frisky and playful".
An urban legend started about Hefner and the Playmates of the Month because of markings on the front covers of the magazine. From 1955 to 1979 (except for a six month gap in 1976), the "P" in Playboy had a number of stars printed in or around the letter. The legend stated that this was either a rating
that Hefner gave to the Playmate according to how attractive she was, the number of times that Hefner had slept with her, or how good she was in bed. The stars, which ranged in number between zero and twelve, actually indicated the domestic
or international advertising region for that printing.
Since reaching its peak in the 1970s, Playboy has seen a decline in circulation and cultural relevance because of increased competition in the field it founded — first from Penthouse, Oui, and Gallery in the 1970s; later from pornographic videos; and more recently from lad mags such as Maxim, FHM, and Stuff. In response Playboy has attempted to re-assert its hold on the 18–35 male demographic it once controlled through slight changes to its content and focusing on issues and personalities more appropriate to its audience—such as hip-hop artists being featured in the Playboy Interview.
Christie Hefner, a daughter of Hugh Hefner, became the CEO of Playboy in 1988 and is now also the Chairman of the Board.
The magazine celebrated its 50th Anniversary with the January 2004 issue. Celebrations were held at Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, and Moscow during the year to commemorate this event.
The best-selling Playboy edition was the November 1972 edition, which sold 7,161,561 copies. One-fourth of all American college men were buying the magazine every month. It is interesting to note that although this issue is available in abundance, it is very difficult for collectors to find this issue in excellent condition. The black ink on the cover wore off easily and it is difficult to find this issue with a bright clean crisp black color. A Near Mint copy of this issue is a hard find.
Perhaps coincidentally, a cropped image of the issue's centerfold (which featured Lena Soderberg) became a standard image for testing image processing algorithms. It is known simply as the "Lenna" (also "Lena") image in that field.
Many people ask about Playboy UK, Playboy USA is the same issue that was issued in the UK because there was no need to translate the magazine. So, Playboy USA and Playboy UK are the same magazine.
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