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Show Business Illustrated (1961-1962 Playboy Enterprises) Magazine Vol. 1 #4

  • Vol. 1 #4
    Show Business Illustrated (1961-1962 Playboy Enterprises) Magazine Vol. 1 #4


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    • Spine split 5%. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

    Vol. 1 # 4. October 17, 1961. Stories and art by Nat Hentoff, John S. Wilson, Ernst Haas, Roger Kahn, Fred Schnell, Patrick Dennis, Dolores Faith, Leonard Lyons, and Bernard Asbell. Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner's first attempt at a movie magazine, featuring top editorial talent and profiles and interviews of stars of the era. This issue features a profile of pioneering Black comedian Dick Gregory and an interview with legendary Italian film director Federico Fellini, fun with TV comic Ernie Kovacs, and a profile of ballet choreographer Balanchine. Plus the art of belly dancing, an essay on Italian cinema, and a profile of talk-show host Dave Garroway. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.50.