Playgirl

The Official History of a Cult Magazine

Playgirl Magazine, John Waters

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Hardback

Forthcoming
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English

Abrams
07 November 2024

Erotic & nude photography

A lively, unbelievably fun (even titillating!) art book that celebrates Playgirl magazine’s 50-year anniversary, including historic articles, spreads, commentary, photography, and artwork from the ’70s until today

Playgirl is a movement.

This groundbreaking magazine was never just a pale imitation of Playboy; it was a major player at the dawn of women’s liberation, featuring stories on barrier-breaking women from across the globe, articles about reproductive health, and interviews with feminist icons. All this revolutionary material could be found nestled among the tasteful and erotic male nudes that the magazine was built on, leading Playgirl to resonate, too, with the significant gay male readership it maintains today.

This wide-reaching Playgirl compendium includes not only some of the most important and engaging archival materials from across the past five decades, but also a number of new essays about the publication’s origins, its role in the women’s liberation movement, and its contributions to pop culture at large.

By: Playgirl Magazine
Introduction by: John Waters
Imprint: Abrams
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 251mm, Width: 197mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9781419774928
ISBN 10: 1419774921
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 07 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Iconic. Bold. Timeless. Established in 1973, Playgirl was the first magazine for women to focus on men. From celebrities, to models, to the guy next door, Playgirl has shown it all throughout its rich history.