The Playmate Book: Five Decades of Centerfolds Books to FilmSanta Monica: General Publishing Group, 1996. First edition. Inscribed on the the first free endpaper: "To Richard, Best wishes, Hugh Hefner." Additionally inscribed by five "playmates," to the same recipient. A near fine example, in a near fine dust jacket. Laid in is the invitation to a party hosted by Mr. Hefner, "to celebrate the publication of The Playmate Book." A lavish chronicle of the history of Playboy Magazine, most desirable signed by the
she was co-editing Other Worlds alongside Palmer
written shortly after his return from South America
namely the Brotherhood of Teamsters
An outstanding copy overall
stemming from interviews he conducted in his research prior to Diamonds Are Forever
though undoubtedly permanent
in which he fearlessly exposed massive corruption and crime within powerful labor unions
A near fine copy but for some wear to the bottom edges of the boards
The dust jacket with chipping and closed tears
Signed copies are exceedingly scarce
and a tiny mark at the top edge of the outer text block
which first made Western readers aware of the devastation caused by the bomb
