Founded by Hugh Hefner, Playboy Magazine was initially conceived as a men's lifestyle magazine that would cater to the interests of men who were looking for more than just pin-up girls and cheap thrills. The first issue, published in December 1953, featured a centerfold of Marilyn Monroe, which set the tone for the magazine's focus on beautiful women, fashion, and entertainment.

Explore the magazine's role in the sexual revolution and its libertarian perspective on social issues.