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The Playboy Book: Fifty Years (Hardcover)

by Hugh M. Hefner (Author), Gretchen Edgren (Author)
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Fine gentlemen’s entertainment since 1953

Relive Playboy’s fifty-year history with this sweeping retrospective of the groundbreaking magazine that grew from Hugh Hefner’s pet project into an icon as recognizable as Disney and Coca-Cola. Visit Hef’s Playboy Mansion, canoodle with his delectable Bunnies, tour the DC-9 Big Bunny jet, experience the sizzling atmosphere of the Playboy Clubs, read the best Playboy interviews, original fiction, and humor, cackle at the irreverent cartoons and social satire pieces, and—of course—admire each Playmate of the Month since the first issue (all six hundred of them!)

All of the magazine’s most glorious moments are highlighted in this extravaganza of Playboy nostalgia.

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With an introduction by Hugh Hefner

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  • Hardcover: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Taschen (June 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 3822839760
  • ISBN-13: 978-3822839768
  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.4 x 1.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #141,784 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The REAL Playboy, October 11, 2005
Although Playboy is what it is, and because of the reason why many people purchase the magazine, there needs to be an understanding of the true content of the magazine through the years. Remember that the magazine is usually only 20% sex and nude women. That leaves 80% every month to be used for art, technology, controversial editorials, interviews, etc. This tome is huge and heavy, and I'm glad it takes the reader through a tour of 50 years of the COMPLETE world of Playboy. If you only want naked women, don't buy this - buy either "The Playmate Book" or "Blondes", "Brunettes", or "Redheads".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful pictures!, April 27, 2006
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This book is well put together with beautiful pictures. The pictures are high quality and this book is really a conversation starter! The Playboy book began with pictures of Marilyn Monroe, which I have never seen before and they are beautiful. One thing that was disapointing were some of the stories. The print was so small that you could not read the story, only the captions. Another thing to watch out for is the dust jacket. It's very easy to see any small marks and the gold scratchs off easily. Keep it in a cloth to protect it. I recommend this book to everyone, even if you've never read a Playboy magazine!
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5.0 out of 5 stars a work of art, April 5, 2009
having grown up with playboy and as an adult continuing to enjoy the publication i found this book to be a masterpiece. both in the writing and the outstanding photos presented. especially enjoyed the pull out with all the covers since playboys debut! the legend of playboy is most certainly revered, respected and uplifted by this publication! a must have for anyone that has and continues to enjoy the magic that is playboy magazine.
most tastefully presented, like a book of fine art!
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