Playboy USA - September 2014.pdf

Playboy is an American men's magazine that includes photographs of women, along with journalism and fiction. It was established in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, with initial funding from a loan of$1,000 from Hefner's mother. Over the years, the magazine evolved into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., expanding into various media formats. Playboy has become one of the most recognized brands globally, with not only the flagship magazine in the United States but also special nation-specific versions published worldwide. The September 2014 edition featured nude photography.