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The life and times of Hugh M. Hefner: An illustrated autobiography with highlights from Playboys first 25 years
A Renaissance man in the fullest sense of the word It is the best history book the 21st century has so far produced.
The Independent, London
Released on the 60th anniversary of the magazine, this sumptuous six-volume anthologycelebrates the decadence, sophistication, and wit of the original mens magazine and its creator.His personal life and careerfrom cartoon-drawing childhood to astonishing success withPlayboyare revealed in the most intimate portrait ever.Hugh Hefners Playboyhighlights the extraordinary years from 1953 to 1979, with a selection of each eras spiciest centerfolds,but alsopieces on art, design, architecture,and writing by literary icons Gore Vidal, Norman Mailer, Ian Fleming, and Ray Bradbury, as well as somePlayboyinterviews.The liberalism and civil rights debates in the magazine were nothing short of trailblazingata time when the notion of a black President was almost laughable.
A wealth of never-before-seen ephemera from Hefners personal archives includes original artwork, cartoons and correspondence, and a long autobiographical text about his youth, military service, early career as a cartoonist, numerous girlfriends, and eventual success withPlayboy. A vast selection of personal photosmany previously unseeninclude behind-the-scenes shots from the Playboy Mansion, Playboy Clubs, and the Big Bunny jet.This is the definitive history ofPlayboyand its legendary founder.
The Independent, London
Released on the 60th anniversary of the magazine, this sumptuous six-volume anthologycelebrates the decadence, sophistication, and wit of the original mens magazine and its creator.His personal life and careerfrom cartoon-drawing childhood to astonishing success withPlayboyare revealed in the most intimate portrait ever.Hugh Hefners Playboyhighlights the extraordinary years from 1953 to 1979, with a selection of each eras spiciest centerfolds,but alsopieces on art, design, architecture,and writing by literary icons Gore Vidal, Norman Mailer, Ian Fleming, and Ray Bradbury, as well as somePlayboyinterviews.The liberalism and civil rights debates in the magazine were nothing short of trailblazingata time when the notion of a black President was almost laughable.
A wealth of never-before-seen ephemera from Hefners personal archives includes original artwork, cartoons and correspondence, and a long autobiographical text about his youth, military service, early career as a cartoonist, numerous girlfriends, and eventual success withPlayboy. A vast selection of personal photosmany previously unseeninclude behind-the-scenes shots from the Playboy Mansion, Playboy Clubs, and the Big Bunny jet.This is the definitive history ofPlayboyand its legendary founder.
First published in TASCHENs limited edition seriesnow available in this unlimited popular edition!
