| | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Title | Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds, 1953-2016 | | Author / Foreword | Hugh M. Hefner | | Introduction by | Dave Hickey | | Publisher | Chronicle Books | | Publication Date | September 5, 2017 | | Format / Pages | Hardcover, 848 pages | | Dimensions / Weight | 8.5 x 13.875 inches / about 8.5 pounds (3.9 kg) | | List Price | $75 |
Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds, 1953–2016 is a 844-page, 8.5-pound hardcover archive published by Chronicle Books that compiles 734 nude centerfolds in a unique, tall, and narrow format. The 2017 edition, featuring a foreword by Hugh Hefner, chronologically documents decades of changing beauty standards, glamour photography styles, and cultural, social, and fashion trends. For more details, visit Chronicle Books .
This paper provides an overview of Playboy's centerfolds, their cultural significance, and the impact they have had on society. The centerfolds have been a defining feature of the magazine, reflecting and shaping societal attitudes towards beauty, sexuality, and feminism. | | Details | | :--- | :---
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Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds, 1953–2016 is an 8-pound, 844-page anthology compiling all 734 nude centerfolds from the magazine’s inception through February 2016. This comprehensive volume acts as a cultural document showcasing evolving aesthetic standards, featuring an introduction by Hugh Hefner and essays from notable authors. For more details, visit Rizzoli Bookstore Rizzoli Bookstore For more details, visit Chronicle Books
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Chronicle Books' current Editorial Director Sarah Malarkey noted that Hefner gave "meticulous attention to detail on every publishing project" and that the 2017 edition represents an "evolving appreciation of the female form: from the fifties fantasy of voluptuous blondes to the tawny beach girls of the seventies to the groomed and toned women of today". This public link is valid for 7 days
Playboy – The Complete Centerfolds (1953‑2016) Format: PDF (e‑book) – often found through Google Books or similar repositories
The 2007 deluxe edition, a 32-pound, 11" x 23" behemoth housed in a padded leather briefcase, has become a highly sought-after collector's item. Its massive size and exclusivity made it a centerpiece for devoted fans.
| Section | Content | Typical Page Count | |---------|---------|--------------------| | | Overview of Playboy ’s cultural impact; notes on sourcing, restoration, and copyright. | 8‑12 pages | | Decade Overviews | Short essays (≈1‑2 pages each) on the social, artistic, and editorial trends of the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000‑09, and 2010‑16. | 20‑30 pages total | | Monthly Centerfolds | For each month: • Centerfold photograph (full‑page spread) • Playmate name, age, hometown • Photographer credit • Brief “Playmate Profile” (career highlights, personal quotes) • Original caption or interview excerpt (when available) | 2‑4 pages per month (≈960 pages total) | | Special Editions & Milestones | Highlight issues such as the 50th‑anniversary edition, “All‑Time Greatest Centerfolds,” and the final 2016 issue. | 30‑40 pages | | Appendices | • Index of Playmates (alphabetical) • Photographers & Artists Index • Timeline of Playboy cover art and major events • Bibliography & further reading | 25‑35 pages | | Credits & Permissions | Legal acknowledgments, image sources, restoration notes. | 5‑8 pages |