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Playboy Jan 2010
Holiday Anniversary
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Playboy January/February 2010 Features
Covergirl Tara Reid (Nude) photographed by Sheryl Neilds
Playmate of the Month is Jaime Faith Edmondson & Heather Rae Young photographed by Stephen Wayda & Arny Freytag
Will Self Loves Kate Moss
Why We Love The 60s: Bond! Bardot! Beatles!
New Fiction By Dennis Lehane
You Won't Believe Our Year In Sex | |
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Playboy Mar 2010
Sex & Music
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Playboy March 2010 Features
Covergirl Kelly Bensimon (Nude) photographed by Gilles Bensimon
Playmate of the Month is Kyra Milan photographed by Arny Freytag
Stephen King Returns
Rock The Rabbit Featuring The Rolling Stones, Snoop Dogg, Pete Yorn, Hall & Oates, Michael Buble
New Fiction From Martin Amis
2010 Sex Stars: Scarlett, Angelina, Beyonce, Megan And More | |
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Playboy Apr 2010
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Playboy April 2010 Features
Covergirl Candice Boucher (Nude) photographed by Raphael Mazzucco
Playmate of the Month is Amy Leigh Andrews photographed by Arny Freytag
Godfather & Son: John Gotti And The Death Of The Mob
Escape Artist: How To Live The Dream In Over 15 Countries Around The Globe
German Playmates On The Prowl
The Apostle Of Indulgence: Dining With The World's Hottest New Chef | |
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Playboy May 2010
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Playboy (USA) May 2010 Features
Covergirl Ashley Dupre (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Kassie Lyn Logsdon
Erotic Fiction By Ethan Coen
License To Kill: Undercover With The New Breed Of Super Spy
Baseball Unplugged: When The Grass Was Fake And The Biggest Party Was In The Dugout
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Playboy Jun 2010
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Playboy June 2010 Features
Covergirl & Playmate of the Year Hope Dworaczyk (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Katie Vernola photographed by Stephen Wayda
Old School: Playboy's Guide To Classic Cocktails
John Waters: Bizarre Baltimore Saga
Jay Vs. Conan: How Late Night TV Became A War Zone
Russell Brand interviewed by Eric Spitznagel | |
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Playboy Jul 2010
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Playboy July 2010 Features
Covergirl Natasha Alam (Nude) photographed by Steven Baillie
Playmate of the Month is Shanna Marie McLaughlin photographed by Arny Freytag
50 Years Of The Bunny: Your VIP Invite To The Coolest Party On Earth
Playboy's Guide To Classic Hotels By Andr? Balazs
Rogues Of K Street: Confessions Of A Tea Party Consultant
Plus: Drinking In Pakistan | |
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Playboy Aug 2010
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Playboy August 2010 Features
Covergirl Crista Flanagan (Nude) photographed by Robert Maxwell
Playmate of the Month is Francesca Frigo photographed by Stephen Wayda & Jarmo Pohjaniemi
Less Is Moore: A Sexy Tribute to Demi
Michael Cera: Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man
Drill! Will Big Energy Save America or Destroy Us All?
Full-Throttle Motorcycle Preview | |
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Playboy Sep 2010
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Playboy September 2010 Features
Covergirl Kelly Brook (Nude) photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth
Playmate of the Month is Olivia Paige photographed by Arny Freytag
The Birth of Cool: A History of Playboy Pads
One Man's Fight Against Al Qaeda and the FBI
Our 2010 Pigskin Preview
The Guy's Guide To Grooming | |
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Playboy Oct 2010
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Playboy October 2010 Features
Covergirl Sasha Grey (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Claire Sinclair photographed by Stephen Wayda
Earth: A Visitor's Guide by Jon Stewart
Girls of the PAC 10: Undressed in the West
20Q: The Unstoppable Shatner
2010 NFL Preview | |
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Playboy Nov 2010
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Playboy November 2010 Features
Covergirl Arianny Celeste (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Shera Bechard photographed by Stephen Wayda
Did The Mob Kill JFK?
20Q Zach Galfianakis
How To Destroy A Bank: Financial Ruin In 7 Easy Steps
Fiction By Jim Carroll | |
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Playboy Dec 2010
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Playboy December 2010 Features
Covergirl Kendra Wilkinson (Nude) photographed by Stephen Wayda
Playmate of the Month is Ashley Hobbs photographed by Arny Freytag
20Q Olivia Wilde
The Playboy Drink Generator: Mix Any Cocktail Anywhere Anytime!
Magnum Force: Meet The Israeli Commando Who Keeps Hollywood Safe
Why We Love The '80s | |
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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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