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Playboy Magazine was...

Playboy Magazine continues to be the elite American person magazine selling over one million copies on a monthly basis in the U.S., fifty-three years following its inaugural issue. Certainly Playboy magazine has surpassed the true test of time from its first concern in 1953 with nothing other than Marilyn Monroe since the centerfold. Despite getting barred from various countries because of direct pictures of its female designs, Playboy magazines sales continue steadily to increase.

Playboy Magazine was founded by Hugh Hefner (affectionately called Hef) and Playboy Enterprises were formed by his associates who, Inc. Hef, originally wished to name his newspaper Stag Party, obviously targeting male readers. But, Stag Company had branded the name and threatened to sue Hefner and his colleagues when they proceeded to make use of the name. After discussing the issue they made a decision to consider another name. The name was suggested by one of Hefs associates playboy, from the Playboy Automobile Company where he formerly worked.

And therefore in December 1953, the very first issue of Playboy Magazine was published bearing number name, because Hefner was not sure in those days whether a second issue would be published. The first dilemmas centerfold was a picture of Marilyn Monroe, which was originally intended for a schedule situation. But, despite the anxiety on the 2nd issue of the Playboy journal, the issue was out of stock in fourteen days time. Actual revenue for the issue of Playboy were placed at 53,991.

With the success in revenue of the first issue, Hefner and his colleagues shifted and published the second issue. This time, Playboy journals standard logo, that of a bunny wearing a tuxedo bow tie came to be. The rabbit was opted for to be the official mascot of the magazine for the animals playfulness, which can be what the magazine was attempting to impress upon its readers.

Over time, Playboy Magazine has presented many celebrities including Marilyn Monroe, Drew Barrymore, Charlize Theron, Madonna, Belinda Carlisle, Tiffany, Shannen Doherty, Katarina Witt among other famous celebrities who have asked for the newspaper within their most provocative poses and barest beauty. These celebrity styles were photographed by such notable photographers such as Stephen Wayda, Ron Harris, Russ Meyer and numerous others.

Another evidence of Playboys achievement was the string of international country certain Playboy editions that arrived on the scene. Playboy International editions were printed in Brazil, Australia, Argentina, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, among other places.

Obviously, because of the nature of Playboy magazine, it was not generally recognized in some of the more conservative countries. Many countries in the Asian have prohibited the publication and sale of Playboy magazine due to what is described as its lewd nature and vulgarity that's contradictory to the norms and values of the people.

Through the 1970s, when Playboy magazine attained its peak, blood circulation of the magazine dwindled down. This is related to the rise of new competitors in the adult magazine business, such as for instance Penthouse. The growth of adult movies also contributed to the drop in sales of the newspaper.

Currently, Playboy magazine is being run by Hefners daughter, Christie who assumed the post of Ceo in 1988. next