Following the remarkable success of last year's limited deluxe edition, we're pleased to present The Complete Centerfolds in a new compact package. The content remains the same—every Centerfold from every issue. That's over 600 beauties. We've also added the Centerfolds from 2007 to make this Playboy's most complete photographic volume to date. Hefner introduces the book and literary luminaries including Paul Theroux, Jay McInerney, and Daphne Merkin comment on the social mores and cultural climate of each decade. This chronological collection provides an unparalleled view of our evolving appreciation of the female form: from the fifties fantasy of voluptuous blondes to the tawny beach girls of the seventies to the groomed and toned women of today. The Complete Centerfolds is a breathtaking tour de force.
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Hugh M. Hefner is editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine.
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102 of 107 people found the following review helpful
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Of course this is a stunning collection of photographs. However, this edition as opposed to the large format edition is bound, literally, to disappoint. The binding method has lead to a large slice of each photograph being obsured. In some instances that means that it is not much use having included the photographs at all. The larger "full size" edition does not suffer from the same problem. I bought this book through Amazon but if I had seen it in a bookstore I would not have bought it because of the fact that the binding lets down the whole concept.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I was to young to take an interest in girls when Playboy started publishing. By the late 50s, I had an avid interest in Playboy but prudence required caution. Miscellaneous copies were a teenager's access to the centerfolds. I followed Playboy through the 60s and early 70s and always checked the centerfold first. Older, married with children I stopped following each issue and in time, lost track of Playboy's centerfolds. However, the Playboy centerfold is always part of my life. Depending on the centerfold, I am in High School, Viet Nam or a number of other places. They provide an instant mnemonic that recalls a flood of memories. Most men have the same reaction, the difference being when they started and ended checking out the centerfold.
The Playboy Centerfold has always been a "looker"! Even the one you consider a poor choice is a knockout by any reasonable standard. What is "looker" a in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond has changed. This book is a history of beauty and sexuality from the 1953 to 2007. Over fifty years of centerfolds allows you to follow the changes in hair, makeup and physical appearance. In addition, you can see how the definition of allowable nudity changed during this time. While Playboy was always on the leading edge, they never got to far ahead of public decency. That fact means that Playboy moved with America's majority on nudity.
This is a well-done book. Every centerfold from Marylyn Monroe in the 1953 unnumbered issue to December 2007 is present. This is the centerfolds, without the staples or folds. The introduction and other observations are nice and do not distract in any way. What you are buying is a photo of over 600 of the best-looking women, naked and a history of America's concept of beauty.
The Playboy Centerfold has always been a "looker"! Even the one you consider a poor choice is a knockout by any reasonable standard. What is "looker" a in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond has changed. This book is a history of beauty and sexuality from the 1953 to 2007. Over fifty years of centerfolds allows you to follow the changes in hair, makeup and physical appearance. In addition, you can see how the definition of allowable nudity changed during this time. While Playboy was always on the leading edge, they never got to far ahead of public decency. That fact means that Playboy moved with America's majority on nudity.
This is a well-done book. Every centerfold from Marylyn Monroe in the 1953 unnumbered issue to December 2007 is present. This is the centerfolds, without the staples or folds. The introduction and other observations are nice and do not distract in any way. What you are buying is a photo of over 600 of the best-looking women, naked and a history of America's concept of beauty.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Playboy has been publishing since 1953, its centerfolds reflecting the standards of beauty throughout the decades. This book gathers every centerfold (over 600 of them!) and is an interesting way to take a visual "tour". As you go thorough the book you'll see hairstyles, fashions, make-up, and body types change. You can see when women go from shapely to buff, from coiffed to gelled, from natural hair to ultra-manicured "down there". You'll also see the first African American playmate, the first set of twins or triplets and more. Its especially interesting for those who are looking for a certain style of woman; maybe you prefer 1950s over 1980s?
If you collect the actual centerfolds from magazines,this is a great cheatsheet to help you with your collecting. It is also a great way to collect autographs is you are one of those fans that pursues that. You'll never have to guess which issue Jenny McCarthy, Pamela Anderson, or Marilyn Monroe appeared in.
Finally, it is a perfect size and price for gift-giving.
If you collect the actual centerfolds from magazines,this is a great cheatsheet to help you with your collecting. It is also a great way to collect autographs is you are one of those fans that pursues that. You'll never have to guess which issue Jenny McCarthy, Pamela Anderson, or Marilyn Monroe appeared in.
Finally, it is a perfect size and price for gift-giving.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Smelly Centerfolds
For the price, you get a good value to flip through every Playboy centerfold. It's interesting to see the way soft core has changed throughout the years. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. V. LIPPERT
Playboy: The Complete Centerfold
As this was a X-Mas gift, the review had to be done by my husband. He was elated! Thank you!
Published 4 months ago by Kathy
Full Discloser
The title says everything. It goes up to the 2002 centerfolds for around 600 in total. Binding does obscure a small portion of each page but for the price it's hard to complain. Read more
Published 7 months ago by moleman
WOW! WOW! WOW!
Just received this book in the mail and all i can say is Hell Yeah!! this is about as complete as it will ever get people! Read more
Published 8 months ago by John
Playboy: The complete centerfolds
This is a great affordable version of the full size version. Perfect for someone who wants a collection of all the centerfolds, but doesn't want to spend several hundred dollars... Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. Buckley
The binding is basically fine
For $30 I can't complain & I actually got it used for $20. It's a great value for the money esp. if you don't already have all the magazines &/or want a nice single reference. Read more
Published 15 months ago by gambitrmp
Bunny review part 2
Again, ordered as a Christmas present for husband. He thought this was the second coolest present ever. Found it as a recommendation to go with the 50 Years of Playboy book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Beth
Good book, for men...
Bought for my boyfriend. He really enjoys looking at it, and sometimes I do to. A very good collectors item for Playboy lovers. The binding is kind of tight though. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Adrienne Holmes
A MUST HAVE FOR THE LIBRARY
JUST SIMPLY GREAT!!! the pictures are a little cut off on the sides but no big deal all the girls are in there and pictured completley and a must have!!
Published 18 months ago by TRUST ME
A 1
Product was in excellent condition and the price was resonable would highly recommend this seller.
Published 23 months ago by KSD
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