Playboy August 2011 Magazine

FEATURES
46 Failed States
We are destroying the environment, and we now face a perilous future of our own making. Earth Policy Institute founder LESTER R. BROWN explains what must be done to save civilization and avoid global disaster.
60 AN AFRO IN THE COSMOS
Reggie Watts is in a creative class all his own. ANTHONY BOZZA gets to know the weirdest comedic genius ever.
64 GOLDENEYE
An inside look at the Jamaican beach paradise where Ian Fleming wrote the adventures of James Bond.
82 SHOCK VALUE
JASON ZINOMAN reveals how Wes Craven, Sean Cunningham and other innovators transformed the horror genre and made it live up to its name.
86 AFTER MIDNIGHT
Our complete guide to radical late-night revelry in 14 U.S. cities.
92 LIVE NUDE MODELS
To be clothed or not to be? That's the question. Is it sexier to imagine a woman's naked body or see it in the flesh? By JONATHAN LETHEM
INTERVIEW
41 JAMES FRANCO
The actor opens up about the Oscars, his penchant for extreme multitasking and speculation about his sexuality in a candid conversation with STEPHEN REBELLO.
20Q
80 BRYAN CRANSTON
Breaking Bad's meth kingpin talks to ERIC SPITZNAGELabout cock socks, goofy pranks and why Jon Hamm wants to kick his ass.
FICTION
58 ROMANCE
Sometimes the schlunnp gets the girl—the really hot girl. What would he sacrifice to keep her? By CHUCK PALAHNIUK
PICTORIALS
52 CAMP PLAYBOY
Who says camp is for kids? Welcome to the best sleepaway experience ever, complete with Playmates.
68 PLAYMATE: IRYNA IVANOVA
Meet Miss August, a globe-trotting beauty who possesses both impressive curves and business acumen.
96 CHARLIE SHEEN'S GODDESS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
How did Bree Olson earn her lofty title? Here's what really happens when two goddesses and a warlock combine superpowers.
COLUMNS
28 I, SCUMBAG
As editor of Deadspin, A.J. DAULERIO has ruined the lives of more than a few indiscreet souls. Luckily he's okay with being a slimeball—for now.
30 FRIENDS, BENEFITS AND THE ART OF THE BOOTY CALL
A sexual romp with no strings attached is a wonderful thing when executed properly. Or not. By LISA LAMPANELLI
PLAYBOY FORUM
127 DO SOMETHING
In a dark, desperate moment in 1984, RACHEL SHTE1R begged her boyfriend for help, and when he heeded her call, he ended up with a bullet in his neck. How an independent woman came to terms with being saved by a man.
NEWS AND NOTES
9 THE WORLD OF PLAYBOY
The Thalians honor Hef; a collection of prized memorabilia includes a braille edition of PLAYBOY signed by Ray Charles; Ellen DeGeneres tries her hand at being a Palms Bunny blackjack dealer.
10 HANGIN' WITH HEF
Hef celebrates Easter and Crystal's 25th birthday with celebs, friends and family at the Mansion.
124 PLAYMATE NEWS
Playmates perform good deeds; the Dahm triplets release a workout DVD; Miss October 2002 Teri Harrison competes in the Georgia Tough Mudder.
DEPARTMENTS
3 PLAYBILL
11 DEAR PLAYBOY
15 AFTER HOURS
22 REVIEWS
33 MANTRACK
37 PLAYBOY ADVISOR
78 PARTY JOKES
132 GRAPEVINE