FOR SEVEN DECADES, PLAYBOY MS PRINTED SOME OF THE MOST ICONIC COVERS IN MAGAZINE HISTORY
ake another look at the cover of this issue. The aerial image of 25 synchronized swimmers forming the Playboy Rabbit Head reminds us of all the incredible covers we've published over the years. On these pages are just a few classics that come to mind.
OCTOBER 1963
Above: Is cleanliness next to godliness? Playmate Teddi Smith suggests there may be something to the proverb.
OCTOBER 1971
Above: African American cover models were a rarity before Darine Stern sat in the Rabbit chair and showed us her smile.
JULY 1964
Right: Cynthia Maddox demonstrates a talent for engaging the viewer in this widely imitated cover.
TERVIEWS ROD STEIGER, GOES ON A FUN-BUGGY BASH, A FLOCK OF SEXY AMERICAN BIRDS, EXAMINES THE SENSUAL )" MOVEMENT, PLUGS INTO THE WORLD OF ROBOTS AND AND FICTION BY JUSTICE WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS, EVAN HUNTER, Y, HEINRICH BOLL, ROGER PRICE AND DONALD E. WESTLAKE
FEBRUARY 1967
Above: Model Helen Kirk assumes a lapinary pose in this simple and elegant photograph by Pompeo Posar.
JULY 1966
Above: This photo, which inspired our current issue's cover, was shot with five models in a Chicago studio.
JULY 1969
Far left: Barbi Benton shows off some tan lines for this summer treat. It was Barbi's first cover; she would do three more.
AUGUST 1956
Upper left: The Rabbit has been on every cover but the first. Here he seems to prefer abstraction to representation.
AUGUST 1982
Left: Miss September 1979 Vicki McCarty dons a pair of stunner shades for this spectacular cover.
FEBRUARY 1966
Below: Model Sissy makes this cover a particularly intimate one, with its revealing (and forbidden) fruit.
APRIL 1973
Right: In one of playboy's most provocative covers, Playmate Lenna Sjooblom prepares a special delivery for readers.
SEPTEMBER 1960
Below: Art director Art Paul designed this puzzling cover, in which the Rabbit provides the missing piece.
MAY 1964
Bottom: Wearing a white leotard, Donna Michelle shows commendable agility in holding this memorable pose.
APRIL 1971
Left: Alexas Urba shot this bubble-bath cover with model Simone Hammerstrand pointing out the obvious.
JULY 1955
Right: The Rabbit makes a striking appearance on the suntanned back of Playmate Janet Pilgrim.
FEBRUARY 1969
Above: Nancy Chamberlain embraces her inner Rabbit in this playful cover photographed by Pompeo Posar.
AUGUST 1962
Above: Mario Casilli photographed this aquamarine gem. Art Paul created the undulating Rabbit Head reflection.
JULY 1974
Above: Art director Tom Staebler designed this sultry cover, using the glorious midriff of Christine Maddox.
AUGUST 1972
Above: Carol Vitale holds on to her life preserver while photographer Alexas Urba captures this perfect moment.
NOVEMBER 1965
Above: Beth Hyatt is the model for this iconic cover. The bond's girls "tattoo" was added after the photo shoot.
JANUARY 1986
Above: Nearly two years before he died, Andy Warhol created this cover. "I've got bunnies on the brain," he told piayboy.
