Vintage Pinup Magazines, 1021-page reference book, Playboy Imitators, Ltd. Ed. For Sale

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Vintage Pinup Magazines, 1021-page reference book, Playboy Imitators, Ltd. Ed. :
$650.00

Playboy Imitators and One-Shot Wonders: Classic Men's Magazines, 1951-1971
This reference book is the first full-scale evaluation of a class of popular men's magazines that flourished in the wake of Playboy's immediate and unprecedented success. Eighty different titles, some of which lasted a single issue, others that ran 256 issues, are described and evaluated with select annotations. In nearly all cases, complete runs between 1951 and 1971 are included, along with their front cover photographs.
Published in an edition of 47 [forty-seven!] copies, each copy signed & numbered by the publisher
1021 pages (i-xxx, 1-991), printed on 70# gloss paper
3,140 magazine covers are reproduced in full color
Includes a double-entry Index of 142 pages
Information on the number of copies printed monthly vs number sold by the publishers is supplied (when available)
Grid charts with various colors distinguish the editorial and format changes made over time
Handbound in boards using traditional buckram fabric
Issued with a handcrafted slipcase
This books weights nearly 9 pounds
A flat-rate shipping charge includes full insurance
A Complete Alphabetical Listing of all 80 titles: 7-11, 21, Ace, Adam, Adam Special Report, After Dark, After Hours, All Man, Bachelor (1957), Bachelor (1961), Beau, Best for Men, Bravo, Cabaret, Cad, Caper, Carnival, Casanova (1957), Casanova (1961), Casbah, Cavalcade, Cavalier, Connoisseur's World, Dapper, Debonair (1960), Debonair (1964), Dude, Duke (1957), Duke (1967), Escapade, Fling, Fury, Gallant, Gay Blade (1956), Gay Blade (1959), Gem, Gent, Gentleman, Girl Watcher, Harlequin/HQ, Hi/High, Hi-Life, Ho!, Jaguar, Jem, Knave, Knight/Sir Knight, Man about Town, Man to Man, Mate!, Men's Digest, Mermaid, Millionaire, Modern Man, Monsieur, Moulin Rouge, Mr., Night World, Nugget, Pix, Plush, Poorboy, Rascal, Rex, Rogue, Rugged, Satan, Scamp, Scene, Sir!, Sportsman, Swank, Swinger, Tic-Tac-Toe, Tiger, Topper, Vagabond, Venus, Wildcat.