Playboy (USA) Year 2003 Magazine Back Issues
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Playboy Jan 2003
Holiday Anniversary
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Playboy January 2003 Features
Covergirl Tia Carrere (Nude) photographed by Phillip Dixon
Playmate of the Month is Rebecca Anne Ramos photographed by Arny Freytag and Stephen Wayda
Tia Carrere Nude
Bill O'Reilly On Why No One Watches Network News
Halle Berry Interview: 007's Sexiest Foe Ever? by Lawrence Grobel
Is There Sex In The Workplace? (Aren't You Getting Any?) The Playboy Office Sex Survey | |
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Playboy Feb 2003
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Playboy February 2003 Features
Covergirl Alison Eastwood (Nude) photographed by Arny Freytag
Playmate of the Month is Charis Boyle photographed by Stephen Wayda
Jimmy Kimmel & Bernie Mac: More Laughs Than Jackass And Less Painful
Cyber Girls In Hard Copy
The Good, The Bad And The Beautiful: Alison Eastwood, Clint's Daughter Makes Our Day
Emmitt Smith Is One Smart Cowboy | |
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Playboy Mar 2003
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Playboy March 2003 Features
Covergirl Doris Mar (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Pennelope Jimenez photographed by Stephen Wayda
20 Questions with Juliette Lewis
Special Report: The Inside Story Of The Search For The D.C. Sniper
The Sexy Ladies Of Latin TV
The Spy (A Real One) Who Got Naked | |
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Playboy Apr 2003
Sex & Music
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Playboy April 2003 Features
Covergirl Carmen Electra (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Carmella DeCesare photographed by Arny Freytag and Stephen Wayda
JAY-Z interviewed by Rob Tannenbaum: Exclusive! Rap's Messiah Says He'll Retiah
Nelly Picks Up A Camera: Our Girls Drop Their Clothes
Carmen Electra Bares Her Fender
The Last Score: When A Bank Heist Goes Bad | |
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Playboy May 2003
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Playboy May 2003 Features
Covergirl Torrie Wilson (Nude) photographed by Arny Freytag
Playmate of the Month is Laurie Fetter photographed by George Georgiou
V.I.P. Sex: Are You On The List?
Billy Bob Thornton Interview: Cashing Girls, Eating Squirrels
Batter Up! In The Dugouts: Playboy's Fearless Baseball Preview
WWE Wrestling Goddess Torrie Wilson: Pay For This View | |
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Playboy Jun 2003
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Playboy June 2003 Features
Covergirl Sarah Kozer (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Tailor James photographed by Arny Freytag
Playmate of the Year Christina Santiago
Exclusive: Sinatra & JFK's Secret Sex Parties, Politics and Prostitutes; Their Way
Sarah Nude: What Joe Millionaire Missed
The Phil Spector Murder Mystery | |
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Playboy Jul 2003
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Playboy July 2003 Features
Covergirl Nikki Schieler Ziering (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Marketa Janska photographed by Stephen Wayda
Shock And Aw, Baby: American Pie 3's Nikki Ziering Nude
Lisa Marie Presley Interview: "I'd Be Much Better As A Lesbian"
The Hipster's Guide To Sex: Seduce A Subculture Goddess Tonight
The Girls Of Street Racing: Hot Rods And Hot Bods | |
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Playboy Aug 2003
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Playboy August 2003 Features
Covergirl Jenna Morasca and Heidi Strobel (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Colleen Marie photographed by Arny Freytag
Casual Sex 2003: Wham-Bam Playboy Survey
Cop Tease: How A Nubile Narc Buster A High School
Exclusive! Survivor's Jenna & Heidi: Their Clothes Got Voted Off!
New Millennium Sports Awards: Tyson's Tattoo To Bush's Pretzel | |
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Playboy Sep 2003
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Playboy September 2003 Features
Covergirl Signe Nordli (Nude) photographed by Arny Freytag
Playmate of the Month is Luci Victoria photographed by Stephen Wayda
NFL BLITZ! Picks, Chicks & Nasty Hits
Foam Home! It's The Women Of Starbucks
Outbreak: The Origin Of Sars, And The Desperate Fight To Stop It
Return Of Jenny The Intern: Half Pay, Full Nudity | |
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Playboy Oct 2003
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Playboy October 2003 Features
Covergirl Lauren Michelle Hill (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Audra Lynn photographed by Arny Freytag and Stephen Wayda
O.J. Simpson: The Interview Of The Century? by David Sheff
Up All night: 15 Things To Do After Last Call (Bail Not Included)
Girls Of The Big 10: Like A Yearbook, Only Naked
Ambushed! Dubya's Dirty Tricks Revealed | |
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Playboy Nov 2003
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Playboy November 2003 Features
Covergirl Daryl Hannah (Nude) photographed by Tony Duran
Playmate of the Month is Divini Rae photographed by Arny Freytag
Quentin Tarentino Interview by Michael Fleming: Bring Out The Gimp!
Kill Bill's Daryl Hannah Naked! Exclusive: The Fins Come Off
Rock Camp: How Many Groupies Fit In A Bunk Bed?
Bill Murray On Golf, Groundhogs and Glory | |
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Playboy Dec 2003
Gala Christmas
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Playboy December 2003 Features
Covergirl Shannen Doherty (Nude) photographed by Michel Comte
Playmate of the Month is Sarah and Deisy Teles photographed by Stephen Wayda
Charmed And Dangerous: Shannen Doherty Unwrapped
50th Anniversary Playmate Hunt: Can You Pick The Winner?
Naughty? Nice? Who Cares! The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Guys
Hoops, There It Is! Our Fearless College Basketball Preview | |
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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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