Bursting onto the scene in 1973, Playgirl magazine brought a fresh (and often cheeky) twist to the adult magazine world; softcore male centerfolds. While most magazines of the time catered to the straight male gaze, Playgirl turned the tables with flair, smart articles, and plenty of male eye-candy—making it a favorite for women and the gay community alike.
Read MoreTo celebrate Public Sale’s offering of photographs from the archive of After Dark and Dance Magazine editor William Como in our upcoming auction After Dark & Clean Lines, we examine four photographs by the magazine’s most celebrated photographers Kenn Duncan and Jack Mitchell, and a story they tell about the role of visibility in the struggle for gay rights.
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