I could justify this post by saying it’s a reflection of online’s dominance over print publishing, or that past issues of Playboy provide a great design reference for art directors, I could even say that Playboy paved the way for the marriage between sexuality and mainstream media. But, you know, I’d be lying…
Digital versions of Playboy magazine, from 1954 to 2007 have been put online through a partnership between Microsoft and Bondi Digital Publishing. Bondi Digital Publishing scanned and re-typed each issue of Playboy, appear as they did in the print version, with all advertisements left in-tact.
“Playboy has an incredibly rich history and an intensely loyal readership,” said Hugh M. Hefner, Playboy founder, editor-in-chief and chief creative officer, in a statement. “This is the perfect opportunity to offer them something they have always wanted and also a great way to allow a whole new generation to easily explore the magazine.”
