Playboy (USA) Year 1996 Magazine Back Issues
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Playboy Feb 1996
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Playboy February 1996 Features
Covergirl Sandra Taylor, Traci Adell, Catherine Shaw & Leslie Nielsen (not nude) (Nude) photographed by Mario Casilli
Playmate of the Month is Kona Carmack photographed by Richard Fegley
Leslie Nielsen: Spies On A Naked Pictorial
America's Sexiest Gladiator: Zap
Michael Jackson Revamped
Courtney Love: Rock And Raunch | |
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Playboy Mar 1996
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Playboy March 1996 Features
Covergirl Amara Ann Dunae (Nude) photographed by Arny Freytag
Playmate of the Month is Priscilla Taylor photographed by Richard Fegley
Tracy Hampton: The O.J. Juror With A Difference: Her Story, Her Photos
The Stripper Next Door: Undressing For Fun And Profit
Special Report: The Gulf War's Deadly Legacy
20Q With Dick Vitale: It's Prime Time, Ba-Bee! | |
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Playboy Apr 1996
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Playboy April 1996 Features
Covergirl Samantha Torres (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Gillian Bonner photographed by Richard Fegley
Women Of The Internet
Playboy 2000: The Postfeminist, Postmodern Man
Spectacular Spring Preview Issue: What To Drive, Buy, Wear And Do This Season
Kelsey Grammer's Gorgeous Girlfriend | |
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Playboy May 1996
Music & Supermodels
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Playboy May 1996 Features
Covergirl Cindy Crawford (Nude) photographed by Dana Fineman (Sygma)
Playmate of the Month is Shauna Sand photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playboy Interviews The Very Politically Incorrect Ray Bradbury
Newt Gingrich By Molly Ivins
Music Poll Results
Sex, Supermodels And Rock Stars | |
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Playboy Jun 1996
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Playboy June 1996 Features
Covergirl & Playmate of the Year Stacy Sanches (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Karin Taylor photographed by Arny Freytag
Playboy Interviews The Righteous Dennis Miller
Censorship, Sex And Cyberspace
20Q With Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Stripper Pandora's Twin Peaks | |
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Playboy Jul 1996
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Playboy July 1996 Features
Covergirl Jenny McCarthy (Nude) photographed by Arny Freytag
Playmate of the Month is Angel Boris photographed by Richard Fegley
Jenny McCarthy From PMOY To MTV
James Carville Interview: The Ragin' Cajun Gets Down
An Officer And A Sleazeball: Inside The Navy Sex Scandal
Girls Of Venus Swimwear | |
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Playboy Aug 1996
Sex & Sports
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Playboy August 1996 Features
Covergirl Leeann Tweeden (Nude) photographed by Arny Freytag
Playmate of the Month is Jessica Lee photographed by Arny Freytag
Georgia On Our Minds: The Women Of Atlanta
Shaquille O'Neal (Shaq): The Dream Interview
Heidi Fleiss: Secrets She'll Take To The Slammer
Amateur Porn: Why It's So Hot | |
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Playboy Oct 1996
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Playboy October 1996 Features
Covergirl Jennifer Allen (Nude) photographed by Richard Fegley
Playmate of the Month is Nadine Chanz photographed by Arny Freytag and Stephen Wayda
The Girls Of The Big 12
British Rock Sensation Samantha Fox
College Sex - Hot, Safe And Plenty Of It
Playmate Revisited: Donna Michelle | |
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Playboy Oct 1996
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Playboy October 1996 - Alternate Cover Features
Covergirl Samantha Fox (Nude) photographed by Byron Newman
Playmate of the Month is Nadine Chanz photographed by Arny Freytag and Stephen Wayda
The Girls Of The Big 12
"Beat Me, Daddy, Five to the Bar" by Bob McKay
College Sex - Hot, Safe And Plenty Of It
Playmate Revisited: Donna Michelle | |
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Playboy Nov 1996
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Playboy November 1996 Features
Covergirl Donna D'Errico (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Ulrika Ericsson photographed by Arny Freytag and Stephen Wayda
Chris O'Donnell Answers 20 Questions
Scott Turow A Shocking Thriller
Sex In Cinema Stripped Bare
Ralph Reed: Smart As The Devil | |
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Playboy Dec 1996
Gala Holiday
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Playboy December 1996 Features
Covergirl Jenny McCarthy (Nude) photographed by Arny Freytag
Playmate of the Month is Victoria Silvstedt photographed by Arny Freytag
Jenny McCarthy Singles Out Santa
Playboy Interview: Mike Wallace On The Hot Seat
The Bold And The Bare: Sex Stars Of 1996
Playboy's Epic History Of The Sexual Revolution: Part One Of A Series | |
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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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