Playboy SE: Book of Lingerie 2001

The "Book of Lingerie," now known simply as "Lingerie," is the longest-running series of Playboy Special Editions, focusing on feminine finery. The series launched in 1984 with its first issue, followed by two additional one-shot issues in 1987 and 1988. A bimonthly publication began in November 1988 and continued through several years. The title transitioned to "Lingerie" starting with the September 2002 issue.

The publication history includes:

• One-shot issues: 1984, 1987, 1988
• Bimonthly series (originally as Book of Lingerie): 1988 to 2002
• Bimonthly series (as Lingerie): 2002 to 2012

Specific editions from 2001 include issues numbered 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12.