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A History of the Playboy magazine

Playboy magazine is still the U.S. premiere adult magazine selling over a million copies every month in the U.S., fifty-three years after its inaugural. In fact, Playboy magazine has passed the true test of time since its first edition in 1953 with none other than Marilyn Monroe as the centerfold. Despite being banned in several countries due to explicit images of female models, sales Playboy magazine will continue to increase.

Playboy magazine was founded by Hugh Hefner (affectionately known as Hef) and his colleagues who took Playboy Enterprises, Hef Inc., originally wanted the name of your magazine Stag Party, obviously, the target for male readers. However, Hart's firm had patented the name and threatened to sue if Hefner and his associates proceeded to use the trademarked name. After discussing the problem decided to think of another name. One partner Playboy Hef's suggested name, Playboy Automobile Company, where he worked previously.

And so, in December 1953, the first number Playboy magazine was published without indication of name, as Hefner was not sure if at that time a second subject would be published. The first edition was Centerfold a portrait of Marilyn Monroe, which was originally intended for a matter of timing. But despite the uncertainty about the second issue of Playboy magazine, the issue Maiden sold out in two weeks. Actual sales for the maiden issue of Playboy were at 53 991.

With the sales success of the first issue, Hefner and his associates went and published the second edition. This time, the official logo of Playboy magazine, a rabbit with a tuxedo bow tie was born. The rabbit was chosen to be the official mascot of the magazine for the joy of the animal, which is what the magazine was trying to impress his readers.

Through of the years, Playboy magazine has featured many celebrities including Marilyn Monroe, Drew Barrymore, Charlize Theron, Madonna, Belinda Carlisle, Tiffany, Shannen Doherty, Katarina Witt among other celebrities who have posed for the magazine's most provocative poses and more naked beauty. These models were photographed by celebrity as notable photographers such as Stephen Wayda, Ron Harris, Russ Meyer and many others.

Another proof of the success of Playboy was the series of international editions of Playboy specific country that emerged. International Playboy editions were published in Brazil, Australia, Argentina, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, among others.

Of course, due to the nature of Playboy magazine, was not widely accepted in some of the most conservative countries. Most countries in the region Asia have banned the sale and publication of Playboy magazine, because what is described as lewd and vulgar character that runs counter to the norms and values of people.

During the 1970s, when Playboy magazine was at its peak, circulation of the magazine are over. This was attributed to the rise of new competitors in the business of adult magazines such as Penthouse. The proliferation of adult movies also contributed to the decline in sales of the magazine.

Today, Playboy magazine is being run by Hefner's daughter Christie, who took over as Chief Administrative Officer in 1988.

About the Author

Lisa James is an avid reader of books and magazines. She is also a staff writer for www.suscriba.com, a seller of Playboy Magazine Subscriptions and over 1100 other popular magazine subscriptions.