Playboy
Playboy is an American men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner in Chicago. The first issue featured Marilyn Monroe and included a centerfold photograph, establishing the magazine’s blend of photography, journalism, and fiction as its hallmark.
Across its pages, Playboy published interviews, short fiction, humor, and cultural reporting, alongside regular features such
Beyond the magazine, the Playboy brand expanded into licensing, television and digital media, merchandising, and live
In the 21st century, print circulation declined and the business underwent restructurings following Hefner’s death in