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Playboy

Playboy (stylized in all caps) is an American men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine, available both online and in print. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, funded in part by a US$1,000 loan () from Hefner's mother.

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Playboy is an American men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner, initially funded with a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The publication has been distributed in both print and online formats and became a significant fixture in American popular culture.

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Magazine.title: Playboy
Magazine.logo: frameless|class=skin-invert
Magazine.publisher: PLBY Group
Magazine.category: Men's magazines
Magazine.total_circulation: 400,000
Magazine.circulation_year: 2017
Magazine.frequency: Monthly (1953–2016)Bimonthly (2017–2018)Quarterly (2019–2020; 2025–present)
Magazine.language: English
Magazine.based: Beverly Hills, California
Magazine.founded: 1953
Magazine.founder: Hugh Hefner
Magazine.editor: Phillip Picardi

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Publication history
1950s
1960s–1990s
2000–2024: Continue decline, death of Hugh Hefner, and cessation of publication
2025–present: Revival and Picardi appointment
{{anchor|Circulation}}Circulation history and statistics
Editors
Features and format
Rabbit logo
The ''Playboy'' Interview
Rock the Rabbit
Photographers
Celebrities
Other editions
''Playboy Special Edition''s
Braille
International editions
Online
Litigation and legal issues
{{anchor|Bans on the sale of ''Playboy''}}Censorship
Female perspectives and experiences
Gloria Steinem
Jennifer Saginor
Sondra Theodore
Books
See also
Notes
References
External links

Known for its centerfolds of nude and semi-nude female models (Playmates), Playboy played an important role in the sexual revolution and remains one of the world's best-known brands, with a presence in nearly every medium. In addition to the flagship magazine in the United States, special nation-specific versions of Playboy are published worldwide, including those by licensees, such as Dirk Steenekamp's DHS Media Group.