The Playboy Cover Story

April, 1966

While We Concede there's merit in the ancient adage about not judging a book by its cover, we also believe that Playboy's outward appearance tells a good deal about the publication. The same individuality in graphic ideas and design that has been a mark of the magazine since its inception is apparent in its covers; its unique contemporary quality, its interests, taste and playful spirit are all reflected on the face of the publication. In addition, a chronological sampling of the covers publishe...